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 OneCaptcha
OneCaptcha wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | MalCare | OneCaptcha |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.7/10 | Not rated |
| Starts at | $99/year | $19.99/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes (better) | No |
| Refund window | 14 days | 30 days (better) |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 100K+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Security | Security |
| Vendor | MalCare | OneCaptcha |
| 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
- You want to start free
Choose OneCaptcha if…
- Site owners who want less friction for real visitors
- Developers protecting client sites
- You want the lower starting price
Features
MalCare
- Malware scanner
- Malware removal
- WordPress firewall
- Login protection
- Geoblocking
- Vulnerability scanner
OneCaptcha
- Adaptive verification
- Behavior signals
- Text risk checks
- Plug-and-play setup
- Unlimited localhost access
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
OneCaptcha
- Challenges only visitors whose activity looks suspicious, according to the vendor
- Unlimited localhost access on every plan
- 14-day free trial and a 30-day money-back guarantee
- Priority email support is listed on every plan
- No free version is listed
- Plans are billed per year only; no lifetime plan is listed
- No public ratings found on Trustpilot or G2
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
OneCaptcha
StarterStarts here
$19.99/year
1 site
- License for 1 production site
- All features included
- Unlimited localhost access
Developer
$79.99/year
5 sites
- License for 5 production sites
- All features included
- Priority email support
Agency
$199.99/year
20 sites
- License for 20 production sites
- All features included
- Priority email support
MalCare vs OneCaptcha questions
Is MalCare better than OneCaptcha?
On our comparison OneCaptcha comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, MalCare or OneCaptcha?
MalCare starts at $99/year and OneCaptcha starts at $19.99/year.
Can I get MalCare or OneCaptcha cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Best WordPress CAPTCHA Plugin for Spam Protection
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $19.99/year
- Category
- Security
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for OneCaptcha
