MalCare vs Wordfence

MalCare Protect costs $99/year (1 site) vs Wordfence Premium at $149/year, both billed annually.

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Cheaper alternative MalCare Protect: $99 per year · 1 site · billed annually
Cheaper alternative MalCare Protect See MalCare Protect pricing Expensive option Wordfence Premium See Wordfence Premium pricing
Price Protect: $99 per year · 1 site · billed annuallySource
Higher plans available.
Premium: $149 per year · billed annuallySource
Higher plans available.
Best for WordPress site owners wanting firewall, virtual patching and daily scans on one site.
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Self-administered WordPress sites needing real-time firewall rules and malware signatures.
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Prices come from the companies’ official pricing pages, checked October 12, 2026.

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