Smush Pro wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
| Feature | ShortPixel | Smush Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $4.99/month | $50/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | – | 30 days |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | 300K+ | 1M+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | 25% off | – |
| Category | Performance | Performance |
| Vendor | ShortPixel | WPMU DEV |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Plans not listed. See ShortPixel pricing
Pro Basic
$50/year
1 site sites
Pro Standard
$75/year
3 sites sites
PremiumStarts here
$4.99/month
Unlimited sites
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.
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
On our comparison Smush Pro comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
ShortPixel starts at $4.99/month and Smush Pro starts at $50/year.
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. ShortPixel was 25% off last year.
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.
Smush Pro compresses images, converts them to next-gen formats and serves them through a CDN.
