Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
| Feature | Minifly (BrainyWP) | ShortPixel |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Starts at | $59/year | $4.99/month |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | – |
| Billing | Subscription | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | 10+ | 300K+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | 80% off (better) | 25% off |
| Category | Performance | Performance |
| Vendor | BrainyWP | ShortPixel |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Minifly (BrainyWP)Minifly (BrainyWP)Minifly (BrainyWP)StarterStarts here
$59/year
1 site
Growth
$109/year
10 sites
Agency
$169/year
100 sites
Plans not listed. See ShortPixel pricing
Minifly (BrainyWP)Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
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.
They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.
Minifly (BrainyWP) starts at $59/year and ShortPixel starts at $4.99/month.
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Minifly (BrainyWP) was 80% off last year. ShortPixel was 25% off last year.
Minifly plugin is a WordPress plugin by BrainyWP that offers over 100+ smart, bite-sized features to enhance website performance and user experience.
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.