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 Solid Security Pro
Solid Security Pro 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 | Solid Security Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.1/10 | 8.4/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $4/month | $99/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | – | – |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | Subscription |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 700K+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Security | Security |
| Vendor | Awesome Motive | SolidWP |
| 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 Solid Security Pro if…
- Site owners who want a paid WordPress security plugin with virtual patching
- Agencies hardening client logins
Features
ActiveLayer
- AI spam checks
- No CAPTCHAs
- Form plugin integrations
- Detection signals
- Unlimited sites
Solid Security Pro
- Firewall and malware protection
- Patchstack virtual patching
- Passwordless login
- Session hijacking protection
- Two-factor authentication
- Security event dashboard
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
Solid Security Pro
- Single-site Pro price of $99 per year in third-party reviews
- Free version listed on WordPress.org
- Pro includes Patchstack virtual patching
- The $99 price comes from third-party reviews; the vendor pricing page did not confirm it in this check
- Multi-site pricing was not confirmed
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
Solid Security Pro
Solid Security ProStarts here
$99/year
1 site
- Patchstack virtual patching
- Passwordless login
- Session hijacking protection
ActiveLayer vs Solid Security Pro questions
Is ActiveLayer better than Solid Security Pro?
On our comparison Solid Security Pro comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, ActiveLayer or Solid Security Pro?
ActiveLayer starts at $4/month and Solid Security Pro starts at $99/year.
Can I get ActiveLayer or Solid Security Pro cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Solid Security Pro is the paid version of the Solid Security WordPress plugin, adding features such as Patchstack virtual patching and passwordless login.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $99/year
- Category
- Security
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Solid Security Pro