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 Nextend Social Login
Nextend Social Login 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 | Nextend Social Login |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.1/10 | 8.8/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $4/month | $49 once |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | – | 14 days |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 200K+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Security | Security |
| Vendor | Awesome Motive | Nextend Social Login |
| 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 Nextend Social Login if…
- Membership and community sites
- WooCommerce stores that want faster sign-in
Features
ActiveLayer
- AI spam checks
- No CAPTCHAs
- Form plugin integrations
- Detection signals
- Unlimited sites
Nextend Social Login
- Social login on the WordPress login form
- WooCommerce checkout login
- Link social profiles
- Role restrictions
- Request email or username
- Customizable buttons
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
Nextend Social Login
- Free version available on WordPress.org
- Detailed documentation and video tutorials
- One-time payment with no annual renewal
- Google and Facebook provider setup requires their developer consoles
- A WordPress.org support thread reports the buttons did not appear on WooCommerce checkout
- Pro features need a separate paid license per site count
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
Nextend Social Login
Free
Free
Unlimited sites
- Core social login providers
- Free on WordPress.org
- Unlimited websites
StandardStarts here
$49 once
1 website sites
- Full provider access
- Advanced settings
- One-time payment
Premium (3 sites)
$99 once
3 websites sites
- All providers
- Pro features
- Premium support
ActiveLayer vs Nextend Social Login questions
Is ActiveLayer better than Nextend Social Login?
On our comparison Nextend Social Login comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, ActiveLayer or Nextend Social Login?
ActiveLayer starts at $4/month and Nextend Social Login starts at $49 once.
Can I get ActiveLayer or Nextend Social Login cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
A WordPress plugin that lets users log in and register with social accounts like Google, Facebook, X, Apple, Microsoft, and more.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $49 once
- Category
- Security
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Nextend Social Login