FastPixel vs xSpeed Cache

xSpeed Cache wins 1 of the 1 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureFastPixelxSpeed Cache
Our score8.4/108.4/10
Starts at$100.00 / Year$29/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingSubscriptionFree + paid plans
Active installs4K+10K+ (better)
Last Black Friday25% off–
CategoryPerformancePerformance
VendorShortPixelWPDeveloper
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

Choose xSpeed Cache if…

  • Site owners who want caching without manual setup
  • 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

xSpeed Cache

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

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

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

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

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

FastPixel vs xSpeed Cache questions

Is FastPixel better than xSpeed Cache?

On our comparison xSpeed Cache comes out ahead on 1 of 1 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, FastPixel or xSpeed Cache?

FastPixel starts at $100.00 / Year and xSpeed Cache starts at $29/year.

Can I get FastPixel or xSpeed Cache 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

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

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