18.2
Cloudbric offers cloud security services across web application and API protection, public cloud security, security apps, and VPN.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
Best Website Security Software in 2026
Website security software helps protect sites and web applications. Depending on the tool, checks can include a web application firewall, malware scanning or removal, vulnerability scanning, backups and certificate management. Compare the protections covered, sites included and whether backups are part of the service. Check pricing, free plans or trials, and the platform you can use.
27.0
Virusdie is a cloud-based service that scans, cleans, and protects websites from malware and online threats.
Free planWebAPI
36.9
Detectify Surface Monitoring continuously monitors internet-facing subdomains for exposed files, vulnerabilities, and misconfigurations.
Free planWebAPI
- 4
MalCare
MalCare is a WordPress security plugin that scans for malware, blocks attacks, and removes malware with one click on eligible plans.
Free planWebSelf-hosted6.9From $99 a year - 5
Acunetix
Acunetix, now Invicti Web + API, scans running web applications and APIs for exploitable vulnerabilities.
WebAPILinuxSelf-hosted6.7$500 one-time - 6
Astra Security
Astra Security describes its product as a continuous penetration testing platform for web applications, APIs, and cloud infrastructure.
WebAPI6.5From $699 a year - 7
Google Cloud Secret Manager
Free planWeb6.5From $0.02 a month - 8
Patchstack
Patchstack provides vulnerability mitigation for websites, including WordPress components and npm dependencies.
WebAPI6.4From $69 a month - 9
Invicti
Invicti is an application security platform for finding, prioritizing, and fixing application risk.
WebAPISelf-hosted6.3$500 one-time - 10
ModSecurity
ModSecurity is a free, open-source web application firewall that inspects incoming HTTP(S) traffic and can block malicious requests before they reach an application.
Free planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows6.1Free plan - 11
OWASP Coraza WAF
OWASP Coraza WAF is a free, open-source Web Application Firewall for APIs and web applications.
Free planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted6.1Free plan - 12
SiteLock
WebSelf-hosted6.1From $19.99 a month - 13
6.0From $10 a month - 14
Shield Security
Shield Security is a WordPress plugin for blocking bots, scanning for malware and vulnerabilities, protecting logins, and helping restore sites from backups.
Free planWeb6.0Free plan - 15
5.6From $0.60 a month - 16
AWS WAF
AWS WAF protects web applications from common exploits by filtering requests and applying security rules.
WebAPI5.5 - 17
Rapid7 InsightAppSec
WebWindows5.5From $175 a month - 185.0
- 194.9
- 20
Fastly Next-Gen WAF
WebLinux4.9 - 21
FortiWeb
Web4.9 - 224.9
- 234.9
- 244.8
- 25
Quttera
Web4.7
Choosing well
Match the protection to your site
Check whether a service includes a web application firewall, malware scanning, malware removal or vulnerability scanning. These cover different security tasks, so choose the functions that fit your site.
Check site coverage and backups
Look at the sites-included limit before subscribing. If restoring a site matters, confirm that backup is included rather than treating it as a separate feature.
Choose a platform you can use
Listed platform options include web, API, self-hosted, Linux, Windows and macOS.
Compare plans and trials
Pricing ranges from free plans and trials to paid services starting at listed monthly or usage prices. Some providers give pricing on request, so compare the published starting point, plan terms and trial length.
Questions people ask
Which security features should I compare?
Compare web application firewall, malware scanning, malware removal, vulnerability scanning, sites included and backup included.
Are free plans available?
A free plan is offered by items on this list. Check the individual service for its plan limits and included protections.
Can I try a service before paying?
A free trial is offered by items on this list. Trial periods vary, so check the provider's current terms.
What platforms do these services support?
Listed platform options are web, API, self-hosted, Linux, Windows and macOS. Support differs by service.