ShortPixel wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
| Feature | ShortPixel | WP Rocket |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8/10 (better) | 6.3/10 |
| Starts at | $4.99/month | $4/month |
| Free version | Yes (better) | No |
| Refund window | – | 14 days |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | Subscription |
| Active installs | 300K+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | 25% off | 40% off (better) |
| Category | Performance | Performance |
| Vendor | ShortPixel | WP Media |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Plans not listed. See ShortPixel pricing
SingleStarts here
$4/month
1 site
Plus
$8/month
3 sites
Multi
$20/month
50 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.
Reddit users are mostly negative about WP Rocket, mainly over license changes and renewal pricing that many call price gouging. Others report bugs, including a fatal error after updating to WordPress 7.1 and a recurring firewall or Cloudflare block, though some still say it delivers strong PageSpeed scores.
On our comparison ShortPixel comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
ShortPixel starts at $4.99/month and WP Rocket starts at $4/month.
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. ShortPixel was 25% off last year. WP Rocket was 40% 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.
WP Rocket is a powerful speed optimization plugin that helps improve your website's loading time and performance significantly with minimal effort.
