ActiveLayer is an AI-powered spam protection service for WordPress forms and comments.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $4/month
- Category
- Security
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for ActiveLayer
ActiveLayer vs Custom iFrame Pro
ActiveLayer wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | ActiveLayer | Custom iFrame Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.1/10 (better) | 8/10 |
| Starts at | $4/month | $29 lifetime |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | – | 14 days |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | Lifetime deal |
| Active installs | 10K+ (better) | 4K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Security | Security |
| Vendor | Awesome Motive | Custom iFrame Pro |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose ActiveLayer if…
- Sites with spam on contact forms and comments
- Agencies managing many client sites
Choose Custom iFrame Pro if…
- WordPress sites that embed third-party content
- Agencies embedding content on client sites
Features
ActiveLayer
- AI spam checks
- No CAPTCHAs
- Form plugin integrations
- Detection signals
- Unlimited sites
Custom iFrame Pro
- Embeds from 100+ sources
- YouTube and Vimeo controls
- Advanced embed security
- 3D flipbook PDF viewer
- Device frame display
- Custom watermarks
Pros and cons
ActiveLayer
- No CAPTCHA for visitors
- Free plan with 200 checks
- Integrations with major form plugins
- Confidence scores and detection signals
- Free plan covers only 200 checks, one time
- No money-back guarantee listed on the pricing page
- Paid plans are priced by check volume
Custom iFrame Pro
- Lifetime license with no recurring fees
- Free version is available on WordPress.org
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Pro support through a helpdesk
- The listed prices are a limited-time lifetime deal, so the regular price may change
- White label is listed as coming soon
- No Trustpilot, G2, or Capterra ratings were found for the plugin
Pricing plans
ActiveLayer
Free
Free
Unlimited sites
- 200 checks total
- Full API access
- No credit card required
ProStarts here
$4/month
Unlimited sites
- 5,000 checks per month
- Email support
- Billed yearly
Enterprise
$149/month
- 500,000+ checks per month
- Custom SLA
- Dedicated support
Custom iFrame Pro
StarterStarts here
$29 lifetime
1 site
- Embed from 100+ sources
- Pro level controls for YouTube
- Lifetime automatic updates
Studio
$49 lifetime
5 sites
- Embed from 100+ sources
- Pro level controls for YouTube
- Lifetime automatic updates
Agency
$99 lifetime
Unlimited sites
- Embed from 100+ sources
- Pro level controls for YouTube
- Lifetime automatic updates
ActiveLayer vs Custom iFrame Pro questions
Is ActiveLayer better than Custom iFrame Pro?
On our comparison ActiveLayer comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, ActiveLayer or Custom iFrame Pro?
ActiveLayer starts at $4/month and Custom iFrame Pro starts at $29 lifetime.
Can I get ActiveLayer or Custom iFrame Pro cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Embed external content in Elementor site with full control over security.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $29 lifetime
- Category
- Security
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Custom iFrame Pro
