FlyWP is a managed cloud hosting service for WordPress sites, built by the weDevs team.
- Free version
- –
- Price
- From $8/month
- Category
- Performance
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for FlyWP
FlyWP 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 | FlyWP | ShortPixel |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | Not rated | 8/10 |
| Starts at | $8/month | $4.99/month |
| Free version | – | Yes |
| Refund window | – | – |
| Billing | Subscription | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | – | 300K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | 25% off |
| Category | Performance | Performance |
| Vendor | weDevs | ShortPixel |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose FlyWP if…
- Developers and agencies managing several WordPress sites
Choose ShortPixel if…
- WordPress sites with large image libraries
- Agencies managing several client sites
- You want to start free
Features
FlyWP
- Managed WordPress servers
- Staging and Git deploy
- Advanced caching
- Centralized updates
- Backup and restore
- Built-in security
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
FlyWP
- Supports multi-cloud server deployment
- Staging environment and Git deploy included
- Free site migration listed on the pricing page
- Entry plan has 1GB RAM and 1 vCPU
- Free trial length and free plan are not confirmed
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
FlyWP
StarterStarts here
$8/month
Unlimited sites
- 1GB RAM, 1 vCPU
- 25GB SSD storage
- 1TB bandwidth
Growth
$16/month
Unlimited sites
- 2GB RAM, 1 vCPU
- 50GB SSD storage
- 2TB bandwidth
Scale
$30/month
Unlimited sites
- 4GB RAM, 2 vCPU
- 80GB SSD storage
- 4TB bandwidth
ShortPixel
Plans not listed. See ShortPixel pricing
What Reddit says
FlyWP
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.
FlyWP vs ShortPixel questions
Is FlyWP better than ShortPixel?
They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.
Which is cheaper, FlyWP or ShortPixel?
FlyWP starts at $8/month and ShortPixel starts at $4.99/month.
Can I get FlyWP or ShortPixel cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. 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
