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
WP-Optimize wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
| Feature | ShortPixel | WP-Optimize |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8/10 | 8.7/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $4.99/month | $49/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | – | 14 days |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | 300K+ | 1M+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | 25% off | – |
| Category | Performance | Performance |
| Vendor | ShortPixel | TeamUpdraft |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Plans not listed. See ShortPixel pricing
StarterStarts here
$49/year
Up to 2 sites sites
Business
$99/year
Up to 5 sites sites
Enterprise
$194/year
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 WP-Optimize 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 WP-Optimize starts at $49/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.
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