MalCare offers security solutions for WordPress sites, including malware scanning, removal, and real-time protection features.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $99/year
- Category
- Security
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for MalCare
MalCare 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 | MalCare | Nextend Social Login |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.7/10 | 8.8/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $99/year | $49 once |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 200K+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Security | Security |
| Vendor | MalCare | Nextend Social Login |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose MalCare if…
- WordPress site owners who need malware cleanup
- Agencies managing several client sites
Choose Nextend Social Login if…
- Membership and community sites
- WooCommerce stores that want faster sign-in
Features
MalCare
- Malware scanner
- Malware removal
- WordPress firewall
- Login protection
- Geoblocking
- Vulnerability scanner
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
MalCare
- Free version on WordPress.org with cloud malware scanning and a firewall
- Trustpilot rating of 5 stars from 231 reviews for the vendor
- 14-day free trial and 14-day money-back guarantee
- Malware cleanup included on the Repair and Fortify plans
- The Protect plan does not include malware cleanup
- Cleanup needs FTP, SFTP or SSH access to the server
- The plugin needs a MalCare account to run
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
MalCare
ProtectStarts here
$99/year
1 site sites
- Daily scans
- Firewall, virtual patching, geo-blocking and bot protection
- Malware cleanup not included
Repair
$299/year
1 site sites
- Prevention plus malware cleanup
- Scans every 12 hours
- Expert response within 24 hours
Fortify
$499/year
1 site sites
- Hourly scanning
- Unlimited manual security fixes
- Expert response within 6 hours
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
MalCare vs Nextend Social Login questions
Is MalCare 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, MalCare or Nextend Social Login?
MalCare starts at $99/year and Nextend Social Login starts at $49 once.
Can I get MalCare 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
