Next3 Offload — Offload WordPress Media Files to Cloud
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $5.25/month
- Category
- Performance
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Next3 Offload
Next3 Offload 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 | Next3 Offload | ShortPixel |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.3/10 (better) | 8/10 |
| Starts at | $5.25/month | $4.99/month |
| Free version | No | Yes (better) |
| Refund window | 30 days | – |
| Billing | Subscription | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | – | 300K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | 25% off |
| Category | Performance | Performance |
| Vendor | Next3 Offload | ShortPixel |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Next3 Offload if…
- Sites with large media libraries
- 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
Next3 Offload
- Media offload to cloud storage
- Automatic URL updates
- Image compression and WebP
- Database optimization
- CSS and JS offload
- Migration between providers
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
Next3 Offload
- Supports 20+ S3-compatible storage providers
- Unlimited offloaded media files on every plan
- Lifetime plan available for unlimited sites
- Free support expires after one year on annual plans
- Third-party reviews report slow offloading and errors on some sites
- Support is ticket-based, not live chat
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
Next3 Offload
PersonalStarts here
$5.25/month
1 site sites
- 1 site plus 1 development site
- Unlimited offloaded media files
- 1 year feature updates
Business
$14.25/month
Up to 5 sites sites
- Image compression
- Database optimization
- 1 year feature updates
Agency
$21.83/month
Unlimited sites
- WebP converter
- CSS and JS asset offload
- 1 year feature updates
ShortPixel
Plans not listed. See ShortPixel pricing
What Reddit says
Next3 Offload
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.
Next3 Offload vs ShortPixel questions
Is Next3 Offload better than ShortPixel?
They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.
Which is cheaper, Next3 Offload or ShortPixel?
Next3 Offload starts at $5.25/month and ShortPixel starts at $4.99/month.
Can I get Next3 Offload 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
