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
Really Simple SSL vs ShortPixel
Really Simple SSL wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Really Simple SSL | ShortPixel |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.9/10 (better) | 8/10 |
| Starts at | $69/year | $4.99/month |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 30 days | – |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | 3M+ (better) | 300K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | 25% off |
| Category | Performance | Performance |
| Vendor | Really Simple SSL | ShortPixel |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Really Simple SSL if…
- Site owners who need HTTPS set up quickly
- Small sites that want basic security hardening
Choose ShortPixel if…
- WordPress sites with large image libraries
- Agencies managing several client sites
Features
Really Simple SSL
- Free HTTPS and SSL setup
- Firewall
- Login protection
- WordPress hardening
- Vulnerability detection
- Mixed content fixes
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
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
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
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
ShortPixel
Plans not listed. See ShortPixel pricing
What Reddit says
Really Simple SSL
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.
Really Simple SSL vs ShortPixel questions
Is Really Simple SSL better than ShortPixel?
On our comparison Really Simple SSL comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Really Simple SSL or ShortPixel?
Really Simple SSL starts at $69/year and ShortPixel starts at $4.99/month.
Can I get Really Simple SSL 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
