Smush Pro compresses images, converts them to next-gen formats and serves them through a CDN.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $50/year
- Category
- Performance
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Smush Pro
Smush Pro vs WP Compress
Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Smush Pro | WP Compress |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.5/10 (better) | 7/10 |
| Starts at | $50/year | $9/month |
| Free version | Yes | – |
| Refund window | 30 days | 60 days (better) |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | Subscription |
| Active installs | 1M+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Performance | Performance |
| Vendor | WPMU DEV | WP Compress |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Smush Pro if…
- Site owners who want smaller, faster images
- Agencies optimizing client sites
- You want to start free
Choose WP Compress if…
- Site owners who want caching, image optimization and CDN in one tool
- Owners running several sites
Features
Smush Pro
- Compression levels
- Next-gen formats
- Automatic optimization
- Lazy load and preload
- Global CDN
- Directory Smush
WP Compress
- One-click smart optimization
- Advanced caching
- Adaptive image optimization
- CDN delivery
- Remote website management
- WordPress and non-WordPress sites
Pros and cons
Smush Pro
- Free version available on WordPress.org
- Plans range from one site to unlimited sites
- Includes CDN and next-gen image formats
- Free version limits each image to 5MB; Pro allows 256MB
- Premium membership bundles other WPMU DEV tools, not just Smush
WP Compress
- Monthly plans start at $9
- 60-day money-back guarantee
- Covers caching, image optimization and CDN in one plugin
- No free plan listed on the pricing page
- Trustpilot average is 3.5 out of 5 from 10 reviews
- More than three sites requires the $49 per month Unlimited plan
Pricing plans
Smush Pro
Pro Basic
$50/year
1 site sites
- Image compression Ultra 5X
- Next-gen image formats
- 119-location CDN
Pro Standard
$75/year
3 sites sites
- Image compression Ultra 5X
- Next-gen image formats
- 119-location CDN
PremiumStarts here
$4.99/month
Unlimited sites
- All WPMU DEV Pro plugins
- Unlimited 24/7 expert support
- Unlimited backups and CDN
WP Compress
1 siteStarts here
$9/month
1 site sites
- Your one site
3 sites
$19/month
3 sites sites
- A few projects
Unlimited
$49/month
Unlimited sites
- Most popular
- Every site you run
Smush Pro vs WP Compress questions
Is Smush Pro better than WP Compress?
They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.
Which is cheaper, Smush Pro or WP Compress?
Smush Pro starts at $50/year and WP Compress starts at $9/month.
Can I get Smush Pro or WP Compress cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
WP Compress is a WordPress performance optimization product that improves website speed with smart optimization, caching, image optimization, and other performance tools. It also supports WordPress and non-WordPress websites from the same dashboard.
- Free version
- –
- Price
- From $9/month
- Category
- Performance
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for WP Compress