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
FastPixel vs ShortPixel
Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | FastPixel | ShortPixel |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.4/10 (better) | 8/10 |
| Starts at | $100.00 / Year | $4.99/month |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | – |
| Billing | Subscription | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | 4K+ | 300K+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | 25% off | 25% off |
| Category | Performance | Performance |
| Vendor | ShortPixel | ShortPixel |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose FastPixel if…
- WordPress sites with image-heavy pages
- Sites that want one plugin for caching, images, and CDN
Choose ShortPixel if…
- WordPress sites with large image libraries
- Agencies managing several client sites
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
ShortPixel
- SmartCompress image optimization
- Bulk optimization
- Automatic WebP and AVIF conversion
- Per-thumbnail control
- WP-CLI and multisite support
- API key aliases for agencies
- Direct Cloudflare integration
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
ShortPixel
- Free version is available on WordPress.org
- Automatic WebP and AVIF conversion is included on all plans
- WP-CLI, multisite and WPML support are listed
- 24/7 support is listed for every plan
- Free plan limits are not stated on the pricing page
- AI credits differ by plan, with a fixed monthly allowance on the unlimited yearly plan
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
ShortPixel
Plans not listed. See ShortPixel pricing
What Reddit says
FastPixel
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
ShortPixel
Reddit users mostly ask for help with ShortPixel, either pairing it with FastPixel and WP Rocket for site speed or deciding whether its one-time credit pack suits bulk image compression. The threads show interest in the tool, but also doubt about hidden costs and unclear setup.
FastPixel vs ShortPixel questions
Is FastPixel better than ShortPixel?
They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.
Which is cheaper, FastPixel or ShortPixel?
FastPixel starts at $100.00 / Year and ShortPixel starts at $4.99/month.
Can I get FastPixel or ShortPixel cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. FastPixel was 25% off last year. ShortPixel was 25% off last year.
Both products
ShortPixel is an image optimization service that uses advanced compression technology to reduce image size without affecting quality, enhancing page load times and SEO performance.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- $4.99/month
- Category
- Performance
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for ShortPixel
