Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
| Feature | ShortPixel | xSpeed Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $4.99/month | $29/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | – | 14 days |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | 300K+ (better) | 10K+ |
| Last Black Friday | 25% off | – |
| Category | Performance | Performance |
| Vendor | ShortPixel | WPDeveloper |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Plans not listed. See ShortPixel pricing
PersonalStarts here
$29/year
1 site sites
Business
$49/year
5 sites sites
Agency
$99/year
25 sites 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.
They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.
ShortPixel starts at $4.99/month and xSpeed Cache starts at $29/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.
xSpeed Cache is a WordPress caching plugin with page caching, object caching, CDN support and an MCP server for AI tools.
