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FastPixel vs Really Simple SSL

Really Simple SSL wins 3 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureFastPixelReally Simple SSL
Our score8.4/108.9/10 (better)
Starts at$100.00 / Year$69/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days30 days (better)
BillingSubscriptionFree + paid plans
Active installs4K+3M+ (better)
Last Black Friday25% off–
CategoryPerformancePerformance
VendorShortPixelReally Simple SSL
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose FastPixel if…

  • WordPress sites with image-heavy pages
  • Sites that want one plugin for caching, images, and CDN
FastPixel reviewVisit FastPixel (opens in a new tab)

Choose Really Simple SSL if…

  • Site owners who need HTTPS set up quickly
  • Small sites that want basic security hardening
Really Simple SSL reviewVisit Really Simple SSL (opens in a new tab)

Features

FastPixel

  • Page caching with cache warm-up
  • Image optimization
  • Minification and critical CSS
  • Lazy loading and LCP preloading
  • Built-in global CDN
  • Core Web Vitals focus

Really Simple SSL

  • Free HTTPS and SSL setup
  • Firewall
  • Login protection
  • WordPress hardening
  • Vulnerability detection
  • Mixed content fixes

Pros and cons

FastPixel

  • Free plan available for one site
  • Caching, minification, image optimization, and CDN in one plugin
  • Unmetered CDN traffic on all paid plans
  • Free plan is limited to 1,000 pageviews per month
  • Plan A price is not shown on the pricing page
  • G2 reviewers report slow performance and delays in some cases

Really Simple SSL

  • Free version on WordPress.org
  • Rated 4.9 out of 5 on WordPress.org from about 8,800 reviews
  • Sets up HTTPS and redirects without code
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Firewall and login protection need a paid plan
  • Mixed content filter can slow pages on some sites

Pricing plans

FastPixel

  • Free

    Free

    1 site sites

    • 1,000 pageviews per month
    • Automatic WebP delivery
    • Standard caching speed

  • Plan A

    Custom

    3 sites sites

    • 300,000 pageviews per month
    • Unmetered CDN traffic
    • Priority support

  • Plan BStarts here

    $100/year

    50 sites sites

    • 2,000,000 pageviews per month
    • Unmetered CDN traffic
    • Priority support

Really Simple SSL

  • PersonalStarts here

    $69/year

    1 site

    • Single license
    • Pro security features

  • Professional

    $119/year

    5 sites

    • 5 domains
    • Pro security features

  • Agency

    $209/year

    25 sites

    • 25 domains
    • Pro security features

FastPixel vs Really Simple SSL questions

Is FastPixel better than Really Simple SSL?

On our comparison Really Simple SSL comes out ahead on 3 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, FastPixel or Really Simple SSL?

FastPixel starts at $100.00 / Year and Really Simple SSL starts at $69/year.

Can I get FastPixel or Really Simple SSL cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. FastPixel was 25% off last year.

Both products

FastPixel

8.4/10

FastPixel is a website optimization service that boosts your site's speed through various caching and image optimization techniques.

Free version
Yes
Price
$100.00 / Year
Category
Performance
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for FastPixel

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