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 WP 2FA
WP 2FA 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 | WP 2FA |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.1/10 | 8.6/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $4/month | $79/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | – | 30 days |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 100K+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Security | Security |
| Vendor | Awesome Motive | WP 2FA |
| 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 WP 2FA if…
- Sites with several admin or editor accounts
- Agencies enforcing 2FA for client sites
Features
ActiveLayer
- AI spam checks
- No CAPTCHAs
- Form plugin integrations
- Detection signals
- Unlimited sites
WP 2FA
- Multiple 2FA methods
- Role-based 2FA policies
- Passkey support
- Backup codes
- Whitelabelling
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
WP 2FA
- Free version listed on WordPress.org
- Role-based 2FA policies on Premium
- Premium starts at $79 per year
- Trustpilot rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 17 reviews
- Free plan gets forum support only
- Passkeys and role-based policies need a paid plan
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
WP 2FA
Free
Free
1-site license sites
- 2FA policies to require 2FA
- 2FA backup codes
- Support via forums only
PremiumStarts here
$79/year
1-site license sites
- Configurable 2FA policies per user role
- Passkeys
- Premium 1-to-1 email support
Enterprise
$89/year
1-site license sites
- Whitelabelling options
- Priority support
ActiveLayer vs WP 2FA questions
Is ActiveLayer better than WP 2FA?
On our comparison WP 2FA comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, ActiveLayer or WP 2FA?
ActiveLayer starts at $4/month and WP 2FA starts at $79/year.
Can I get ActiveLayer or WP 2FA cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Easily implement and require two-factor authentication (2FA) on your WordPress website with WP 2FA, an easy to use and hassle-free 2FA plugin Add 2FA to your WordPress to improve the website’s authentication, boost your team’s productivity, and help your customers and business partners keep their data on your website secure.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $79/year
- Category
- Security
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for WP 2FA