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CodingBunny Image Optimizer7.5/10xSpeed Cache8.4/10

CodingBunny Image Optimizer vs xSpeed Cache

xSpeed Cache wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureCodingBunny Image OptimizerxSpeed Cache
Our score7.5/108.4/10 (better)
Starts atFree (wordpress.org; no license or image limits)$29/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window–14 days
BillingFreeFree + paid plans
Active installs600+10K+ (better)
Last Black Friday––
CategoryPerformancePerformance
VendorCodingBunnyWPDeveloper
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
CodingBunny Image Optimizer reviewVisit CodingBunny Image Optimizer (opens in a new tab)

Choose xSpeed Cache if…

  • Site owners who want caching without manual setup
  • Agencies managing several client sites
xSpeed Cache reviewVisit xSpeed Cache (opens in a new tab)

Features

CodingBunny Image Optimizer

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

xSpeed Cache

  • Page cache
  • Object cache
  • CDN and Cloudflare integration
  • Critical and unused CSS
  • Image conversion
  • MCP server

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

xSpeed Cache

  • Free version includes page cache, object cache and CDN support
  • 14-day money-back guarantee on paid plans
  • Lifetime licences listed from $79 one-time
  • Listed prices are labelled as launch pricing with 50% off for 6 months
  • No Trustpilot or G2 rating found at check time
  • Newer plugin, so long-term reviews are limited

Pricing plans

CodingBunny Image Optimizer

Plans not listed. See CodingBunny Image Optimizer pricing

xSpeed Cache

  • PersonalStarts here

    $29/year

    1 site sites

    • All Pro features
    • 1 site activation
    • Ticket support

  • Business

    $49/year

    5 sites sites

    • All Pro features
    • 5 site activations
    • Priority support

  • Agency

    $99/year

    25 sites sites

    • All Pro features
    • 25 site activations
    • Priority support

CodingBunny Image Optimizer vs xSpeed Cache questions

Is CodingBunny Image Optimizer better than xSpeed Cache?

On our comparison xSpeed Cache comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, CodingBunny Image Optimizer or xSpeed Cache?

CodingBunny Image Optimizer starts at Free (wordpress.org; no license or image limits) and xSpeed Cache starts at $29/year.

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

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.

Both products

xSpeed Cache

8.4/10

xSpeed Cache is a WordPress caching plugin with page caching, object caching, CDN support and an MCP server for AI tools.

Free version
Yes
Price
From $29/year
Category
Performance
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for xSpeed Cache

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