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 xSpeed Cache
Smush Pro wins 3 of the 4 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Smush Pro | xSpeed Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.5/10 (better) | 8.4/10 |
| Starts at | $50/year | $29/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 30 days (better) | 14 days |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | 1M+ (better) | 10K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Performance | Performance |
| Vendor | WPMU DEV | WPDeveloper |
| 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
Choose xSpeed Cache if…
- Site owners who want caching without manual setup
- Agencies managing several client sites
- You want the lower starting price
Features
Smush Pro
- Compression levels
- Next-gen formats
- Automatic optimization
- Lazy load and preload
- Global CDN
- Directory Smush
xSpeed Cache
- Page cache
- Object cache
- CDN and Cloudflare integration
- Critical and unused CSS
- Image conversion
- MCP server
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
xSpeed Cache
- Free version includes page cache, object cache and CDN support
- 14-day money-back guarantee on paid plans
- Lifetime licences listed from $79 one-time
- Listed prices are labelled as launch pricing with 50% off for 6 months
- No Trustpilot or G2 rating found at check time
- Newer plugin, so long-term reviews are limited
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
xSpeed Cache
PersonalStarts here
$29/year
1 site sites
- All Pro features
- 1 site activation
- Ticket support
Business
$49/year
5 sites sites
- All Pro features
- 5 site activations
- Priority support
Agency
$99/year
25 sites sites
- All Pro features
- 25 site activations
- Priority support
Smush Pro vs xSpeed Cache questions
Is Smush Pro better than xSpeed Cache?
On our comparison Smush Pro comes out ahead on 3 of 4 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Smush Pro or xSpeed Cache?
Smush Pro starts at $50/year and xSpeed Cache starts at $29/year.
Can I get Smush Pro or xSpeed Cache cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
xSpeed Cache is a WordPress caching plugin with page caching, object caching, CDN support and an MCP server for AI tools.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $29/year
- Category
- Performance
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for xSpeed Cache