W3 Total Cache Pro wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
| Feature | ShortPixel | W3 Total Cache Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8/10 | 8.2/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $4.99/month | $99/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | – | 30 days |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | Subscription |
| Active installs | 300K+ | 900K+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | 25% off | – |
| Category | Performance | Performance |
| Vendor | ShortPixel | BoldGrid |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Plans not listed. See ShortPixel pricing
1 Site LicenseStarts here
$99/year
1 site
5 Site Licenses
$350/year
5 sites
10 Site Licenses
$500/year
10 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 W3 Total Cache 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 W3 Total Cache Pro starts at $99/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.
W3 Total Cache Pro adds advanced page, object, database and CDN caching on top of the free W3 Total Cache plugin.
