FlyingPress handles the heavy work of caching pages, optimizing images, and cutting unnecessary CSS and JavaScript for WordPress.
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $59/year
- Category
- Performance
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for FlyingPress
FlyingPress vs ShortPixel
ShortPixel wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | FlyingPress | ShortPixel |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 6.6/10 | 8/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $59/year | $4.99/month |
| Free version | No | Yes (better) |
| Refund window | – | – |
| Billing | Subscription | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | – | 300K+ |
| Last Black Friday | 30% off (better) | 25% off |
| Category | Performance | Performance |
| Vendor | Flyingpress | ShortPixel |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose FlyingPress if…
- Site owners who want caching and speed tuning in one plugin
- Agencies managing several client sites
Choose ShortPixel if…
- WordPress sites with large image libraries
- Agencies managing several client sites
- You want to start free
Features
FlyingPress
- Page caching
- Image optimization
- CSS and JavaScript cleanup
- Above-the-fold priority
- Core Web Vitals tracking
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
FlyingPress
- Setup takes minutes and needs no coding
- Plans include every plugin feature
- 14-day free trial with no charge until it ends
- Staging and development sites do not count toward the license
- No free version on WordPress.org
- Refunds are not offered; the 14-day free trial is the only test period
- Support reviews on Reddit and G2 include complaints about slow replies
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
FlyingPress
StarterStarts here
$59/year
1 site
- All plugin features
- Updates and support
- Staging sites not counted
Pro
$109/year
3 sites
- All plugin features
- Updates and support
- Staging sites not counted
Business
$229/year
25 sites
- All plugin features
- Updates and support
- Staging sites not counted
ShortPixel
Plans not listed. See ShortPixel pricing
What Reddit says
FlyingPress
Users who discuss FlyingPress on Reddit report that PageSpeed gains from v5 fade within hours until the plugin is removed and re-added with the CDN and cache cleared. One user also reported a significant traffic and ranking drop after switching from WP Rocket and WP Engine caching to FlyingPress.
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.
FlyingPress vs ShortPixel questions
Is FlyingPress better than ShortPixel?
On our comparison ShortPixel comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, FlyingPress or ShortPixel?
FlyingPress starts at $59/year and ShortPixel starts at $4.99/month.
Can I get FlyingPress or ShortPixel cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. FlyingPress was 30% 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
