Jetpack is a free WordPress plugin with paid plans for security, backups and performance tools.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $9.95/month
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Jetpack
Jetpack vs SchedulePress
Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Jetpack | SchedulePress |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 6.2/10 | 8.3/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $9.95/month | $37/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | 3M+ (better) | 10K+ |
| Last Black Friday | 50% off | – |
| Category | Other tools | Other tools |
| Vendor | Automattic | WPDeveloper |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Jetpack if…
- Site owners who want security and backups from one vendor
- Sites that need stats and performance tools in one plugin
Choose SchedulePress if…
- Bloggers who publish on a fixed schedule
- Sites that share posts to several social networks
Features
Jetpack
- Real-time backups
- Malware scanning and removal
- Performance tools
- Brute force protection
- Downtime monitoring
- Site stats
SchedulePress
- Schedule calendar
- Auto scheduler
- Auto social sharing
- Missed schedule handler
- Social templates
Pros and cons
Jetpack
- Free plan has no time limit
- Paid plans bundle several tools
- 14-day money-back guarantee on plans
- Renewal price is about double the first-year price
- Plans are priced per month, billed yearly, after the promotional first year
SchedulePress
- Free version available on WordPress.org with a 4.6 average rating
- Auto social sharing to eight networks
- Visual schedule calendar
- Lifetime plan covers unlimited sites for a one-time 259
- Individual plan covers one active site only
- Business plan costs 104 per year for unlimited sites
Pricing plans
Jetpack
SecurityStarts here
$9.95/month
- First year, billed yearly
- Regular price $19.95/month
- Save vs buying modules individually
GrowthStarts here
$9.95/month
- First year, billed yearly
- Regular price $19.95/month
- Save vs buying modules individually
Complete
$24.95/month
- Marked as the popular plan
- First year, billed yearly
- Regular price $49.95/month
SchedulePress
IndividualStarts here
$37/year
1 site
- 1 active site
- Auto scheduler
- Manual scheduler
Business
$104/year
Unlimited sites
- Unlimited active sites
- Auto scheduler
- Manual scheduler
Lifetime Unlimited
$259 once
Unlimited sites
- Unlimited active sites
- Auto scheduler
- Manual scheduler
What Reddit says
Jetpack
Reddit users are mostly negative about Jetpack, citing weak customer support, Jetpack Search charges that did not match their plan, and a view that it is one of the most disliked WordPress plugins. Several posts simply look for alternatives to its VideoPress, Carousel, or Search features.
SchedulePress
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Jetpack vs SchedulePress questions
Is Jetpack better than SchedulePress?
They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.
Which is cheaper, Jetpack or SchedulePress?
Jetpack starts at $9.95/month and SchedulePress starts at $37/year.
Can I get Jetpack or SchedulePress cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Jetpack was 50% off last year.
Both products
SchedulePress is an advanced WordPress content scheduling and multi social sharing solution for managing auto post scheduling, auto social sharing, and more.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $37/year
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for SchedulePress