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 Sucuri
ActiveLayer wins 1 of the 1 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | ActiveLayer | Sucuri |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.1/10 | Not rated |
| Starts at | $4/month (better) | $9.99/month |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | – | – |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | Subscription |
| Active installs | 10K+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Security | Security |
| Vendor | Awesome Motive | Sucuri |
| 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
- You want the lower starting price
Choose Sucuri if…
- Small WordPress sites that want a managed firewall
- Site owners who would rather not manage firewall rules themselves
Features
ActiveLayer
- AI spam checks
- No CAPTCHAs
- Form plugin integrations
- Detection signals
- Unlimited sites
Sucuri
- Web application firewall
- Firewall with CDN
- Free WordPress security plugin
- SSL certificate transfer support
- Custom plans for 10+ sites
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
Sucuri
- Basic firewall starts at $9.99 per month for one site
- Free WordPress plugin is available
- Custom plans are offered for 10 or more sites
- Trustpilot reviews visible in search are mostly one star and cite slow support
- The free plugin does not include the firewall, so a paid plan is needed for WAF protection
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
Sucuri
Basic FirewallStarts here
$9.99/month
1 site
- Traffic protection
- Site performance
Pro Firewall
$19.98/month
1 site
- Advanced support for quick SSL certificate transfers
- Minimizes disruptions
ActiveLayer vs Sucuri questions
Is ActiveLayer better than Sucuri?
On our comparison ActiveLayer comes out ahead on 1 of 1 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, ActiveLayer or Sucuri?
ActiveLayer starts at $4/month and Sucuri starts at $9.99/month.
Can I get ActiveLayer or Sucuri cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Sucuri sells a website firewall and security platform that protects WordPress sites, and offers a free WordPress security plugin.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $9.99/month
- Category
- Security
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Sucuri
