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Best Wordfence Security alternatives

11 security plugins compared with Wordfence Security on features, pricing and WordPress.org stats.

1

Sucuri Security

Sites that want free auditing and integrity monitoring now, with the option of a managed cloud firewall and malware cleanup service.

+ Has Cloud / DNS-level firewall, Off-site scanning, Custom login URL and 2 more − Lacks Passkeys / WebAuthn, Password policies $9.99/mo
87feature scorevs Wordfence Security
2

Defender Security

Site owners who want a broad free security plugin with strong login protection, and WPMU DEV members who get Pro at no extra cost.

+ Has Custom login URL, Session management, Security headers − Lacks Virtual patching $60/yr
79feature scorevs Wordfence Security
3

Shield Security

Owners and agencies who want a feature-rich free security plugin with automatic blocking and solid login security.

+ Has Custom login URL, Session management, Security headers and 1 more − Lacks Country blocking, Virtual patching $149/yr
84feature scorevs Wordfence Security
4

MalCare Security

Site owners who want zero-load cloud scanning and built-in malware cleanup, and agencies managing many client sites.

+ Has Off-site scanning, SSL / HTTPS tools, Auto-update vulnerable plugins − Lacks Passkeys / WebAuthn, Password policies $99/yr
80feature scorevs Wordfence Security
5

Kadence Security (formerly Solid Security)

Sites that mainly need strong login protection and vulnerability alerts, especially those already on a Kadence Pro or Elite plan.

+ Has Off-site scanning, Custom login URL, Session management and 3 more − Lacks Malware removal $299/yr
77feature scorevs Wordfence Security
6

WP Cerber Security

Experienced admins who want detailed firewall, anti-spam and access-control rules and are comfortable installing outside WordPress.org.

+ Has Custom login URL, Session management − Lacks Virtual patching $99/yr
69feature scorevs Wordfence Security
7

All-In-One Security (AIOS)

Budget-conscious site owners and agencies who want extensive free login, firewall and hardening controls with an inexpensive upgrade path.

+ Has Custom login URL, Session management, Security headers − Lacks Real-time IP blocklist, Vulnerability alerts $89/yr
61feature scorevs Wordfence Security
8

Really Simple Security

Site owners who want HTTPS, light hardening and vulnerability alerts with minimal setup, and can add a separate malware scanner.

+ Has Custom login URL, SSL / HTTPS tools, Security headers and 1 more − Lacks Real-time IP blocklist, Malware scanner $69/yr
54feature scorevs Wordfence Security
9

Patchstack

Agencies and developers who want early vulnerability alerts and virtual patching across many WordPress sites.

+ Has Off-site scanning, Custom login URL, Security headers and 1 more − Lacks Malware scanner, File change detection $5/mo
60feature scorevs Wordfence Security
10

Jetpack Protect

Site owners in the Jetpack ecosystem who want hands-off cloud vulnerability and malware scanning rather than detailed security settings.

+ Has Off-site scanning − Lacks Rate limiting & bot blocking, Country blocking $119.40/yr
51feature scorevs Wordfence Security
11

Limit Login Attempts Reloaded

Sites that already have scanning and a firewall elsewhere but need dependable, lightweight brute-force protection.

+ Has Cloud / DNS-level firewall − Lacks Web application firewall, Login CAPTCHA $30/yr
33feature scorevs Wordfence Security

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