MalCare
6.9#3 in web security softwareFrom $99 a yearFree planWebSelf-hosted
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Wordfence Security
6.8#6 in web security softwareFrom $149 a yearFree planWebSelf-hosted
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| Fact | MalCare | Wordfence Security |
|---|---|---|
| Firewall | The product includes a firewall, with advanced firewall and virtual patching listed for Protect and real-time firewall listed for Repair and Fortify. | The Web Application Firewall identifies and blocks malicious traffic, and Wordfence says it runs at the WordPress endpoint. |
| Founded | 2010 | The About page names founders Mark Maunder and Kerry Boyte but does not state a founding year. |
| Headquarters | Bangalore, India | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Product | MalCare describes itself as a WordPress security plugin that blocks attacks, scans for malware, and removes it in one click. | Wordfence is a WordPress security plugin with an endpoint firewall, malware scanner, login security, and live traffic views. |
| Support | The pricing page lists expert response times of 72 hours for Free, 48 hours for Protect, 24 hours for Repair, and 6 hours for Fortify. | Free plugin users can seek help through volunteer forums, while Premium includes ticket support and Response offers a one-hour incident response time. |
MalCare plans
- FreeFree
- Protect$99 a year
- Repair$299 a year
- Fortify$499 a year
Wordfence Security plans
- Wordfence FreeFree
- Wordfence Premium$149 a year
- Wordfence Care$590 a year
- Wordfence Response$1,250 a year
Pick MalCare if…
MalCare suits WordPress site owners seeking malware scanning and attack protection. Fortify is intended for stores and mission-critical sites where an hour offline costs money.
Pick Wordfence Security if…
Wordfence Security suits people managing self-hosted WordPress sites who need firewall, malware scanning, and login protections. The paid service tiers may suit those seeking ticket support or incident response, subject to their server setup.