Perfmatters is a lightweight WordPress performance plugin designed to speed up your site by optimizing code and reducing bloat.
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $29.95/year
- Category
- Performance
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Perfmatters
Perfmatters vs Really Simple SSL
Really Simple SSL wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Perfmatters | Really Simple SSL |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.8/10 | 8.9/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $29.95/year (better) | $69/year |
| Free version | No | Yes (better) |
| Refund window | 30 days | 30 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | – | 3M+ |
| Last Black Friday | 30% off | – |
| Category | Performance | Performance |
| Vendor | Perfmatters | Really Simple SSL |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Perfmatters if…
- Site owners who want manual control over scripts
- Agencies managing several WordPress sites
- You want the lower starting price
Choose Really Simple SSL if…
- Site owners who need HTTPS set up quickly
- Small sites that want basic security hardening
- You want to start free
Features
Perfmatters
- Script Manager
- Lazy loading
- Database optimization
- CDN rewrite
- Bloat removal
Really Simple SSL
- Free HTTPS and SSL setup
- Firewall
- Login protection
- WordPress hardening
- Vulnerability detection
- Mixed content fixes
Pros and cons
Perfmatters
- Per-page Script Manager removes unused scripts without code
- Lazy loading includes iframe thumbnails for YouTube and Vimeo embeds
- Scheduled database cleanup
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- No free version and no WordPress.org listing
- No lifetime deal
- Each plan includes one year of support and updates
Really Simple SSL
- Free version on WordPress.org
- Rated 4.9 out of 5 on WordPress.org from about 8,800 reviews
- Sets up HTTPS and redirects without code
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Firewall and login protection need a paid plan
- Mixed content filter can slow pages on some sites
Pricing plans
Perfmatters
1 Site - PersonalStarts here
$29.95/year
1 site
- 1 year premium support and updates
- 30-day money-back guarantee
3 Sites - Business
$59.95/year
3 sites
- 1 year premium support and updates
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Unlimited Sites
$124.95/year
Unlimited sites
- 1 year premium support and updates
- Multisite support
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Really Simple SSL
PersonalStarts here
$69/year
1 site
- Single license
- Pro security features
Professional
$119/year
5 sites
- 5 domains
- Pro security features
Agency
$209/year
25 sites
- 25 domains
- Pro security features
What Reddit says
Perfmatters
Reddit users ask whether Perfmatters or WP Rocket is the better choice for WordPress performance, in two near-identical threads. The threads contain no verdicts or first-hand experience, so there is no clear praise or complaint.
Really Simple SSL
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Perfmatters vs Really Simple SSL questions
Is Perfmatters better than Really Simple SSL?
On our comparison Really Simple SSL comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Perfmatters or Really Simple SSL?
Perfmatters starts at $29.95/year and Really Simple SSL starts at $69/year.
Can I get Perfmatters or Really Simple SSL cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Perfmatters was 30% off last year.
Both products
Really Simple Security: Simple and Performant WordPress Security
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $69/year
- Category
- Performance
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Really Simple SSL