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 xSpeed Cache
xSpeed Cache wins 3 of the 4 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Perfmatters | xSpeed Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.8/10 | 8.4/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $29.95/year | $29/year (better) |
| Free version | No | Yes (better) |
| Refund window | 30 days (better) | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | – | 10K+ |
| Last Black Friday | 30% off | – |
| Category | Performance | Performance |
| Vendor | Perfmatters | WPDeveloper |
| 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
Choose xSpeed Cache if…
- Site owners who want caching without manual setup
- Agencies managing several client sites
- You want to start free
- You want the lower starting price
Features
Perfmatters
- Script Manager
- Lazy loading
- Database optimization
- CDN rewrite
- Bloat removal
xSpeed Cache
- Page cache
- Object cache
- CDN and Cloudflare integration
- Critical and unused CSS
- Image conversion
- MCP server
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
xSpeed Cache
- Free version includes page cache, object cache and CDN support
- 14-day money-back guarantee on paid plans
- Lifetime licences listed from $79 one-time
- Listed prices are labelled as launch pricing with 50% off for 6 months
- No Trustpilot or G2 rating found at check time
- Newer plugin, so long-term reviews are limited
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
xSpeed Cache
PersonalStarts here
$29/year
1 site sites
- All Pro features
- 1 site activation
- Ticket support
Business
$49/year
5 sites sites
- All Pro features
- 5 site activations
- Priority support
Agency
$99/year
25 sites sites
- All Pro features
- 25 site activations
- Priority support
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.
xSpeed Cache
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Perfmatters vs xSpeed Cache questions
Is Perfmatters better than xSpeed Cache?
On our comparison xSpeed Cache comes out ahead on 3 of 4 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Perfmatters or xSpeed Cache?
Perfmatters starts at $29.95/year and xSpeed Cache starts at $29/year.
Can I get Perfmatters or xSpeed Cache cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Perfmatters was 30% off last year.
Both products
xSpeed Cache is a WordPress caching plugin with page caching, object caching, CDN support and an MCP server for AI tools.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $29/year
- Category
- Performance
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for xSpeed Cache