CodingBunny Image Optimizer vs Perfmatters

Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureCodingBunny Image OptimizerPerfmatters
Our score7.5/107.8/10 (better)
Starts atFree (wordpress.org; no license or image limits)$29.95/year
Free versionYes (better)No
Refund window–30 days
BillingFreeSubscription
Active installs600+–
Last Black Friday–30% off
CategoryPerformancePerformance
VendorCodingBunnyPerfmatters
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose CodingBunny Image Optimizer if…

  • Site owners who want free image compression and WebP or AVIF output
  • Sites that need alt text and a tidier Media Library
  • You want to start free

Choose Perfmatters if…

  • Site owners who want manual control over scripts
  • Agencies managing several WordPress sites

Features

CodingBunny Image Optimizer

  • WebP and AVIF conversion
  • Automatic resizing
  • Bulk optimization
  • Alt text generation
  • Lazy loading
  • Image cleaner
  • Watermarks

Perfmatters

  • Script Manager
  • Lazy loading
  • Database optimization
  • CDN rewrite
  • Bloat removal

Pros and cons

CodingBunny Image Optimizer

  • Every feature is free, with no license and no image limits
  • Extensions stay off unless turned on, so they add no page weight
  • Converts to WebP or AVIF with Lossy, Glossy and Lossless presets
  • Optional AI alt text uses the site owner's own API key
  • AI alt text is in beta and API costs are billed by the provider
  • Metadata removal needs the Imagick extension
  • Small install base, with 600+ active installations and one listed review
  • No paid tier or support plan is listed

Perfmatters

  • Per-page Script Manager removes unused scripts without code
  • Lazy loading includes iframe thumbnails for YouTube and Vimeo embeds
  • Scheduled database cleanup
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • No free version and no WordPress.org listing
  • No lifetime deal
  • Each plan includes one year of support and updates

Pricing plans

CodingBunny Image Optimizer

Plans not listed. See CodingBunny Image Optimizer pricing

Perfmatters

  • 1 Site - PersonalStarts here

    $29.95/year

    1 site

    • 1 year premium support and updates
    • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • 3 Sites - Business

    $59.95/year

    3 sites

    • 1 year premium support and updates
    • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Unlimited Sites

    $124.95/year

    Unlimited sites

    • 1 year premium support and updates
    • Multisite support
    • 30-day money-back guarantee

What Reddit says

CodingBunny Image Optimizer

Not enough Reddit discussion yet.

Perfmatters

Reddit users ask whether Perfmatters or WP Rocket is the better choice for WordPress performance, in two near-identical threads. The threads contain no verdicts or first-hand experience, so there is no clear praise or complaint.

CodingBunny Image Optimizer vs Perfmatters questions

Is CodingBunny Image Optimizer better than Perfmatters?

They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.

Which is cheaper, CodingBunny Image Optimizer or Perfmatters?

CodingBunny Image Optimizer starts at Free (wordpress.org; no license or image limits) and Perfmatters starts at $29.95/year.

Can I get CodingBunny Image Optimizer or Perfmatters cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Perfmatters was 30% off last year.

Both products

Perfmatters is a lightweight WordPress performance plugin designed to speed up your site by optimizing code and reducing bloat.

Free version
No
Price
From $29.95/year
Category
Performance

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