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 Real Cookie Banner
Real Cookie Banner 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 | Real Cookie Banner |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.7/10 | 8.8/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $99/year | €59/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | – |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 100K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | 33% off |
| Category | Security | Security |
| Vendor | MalCare | devowl.io |
| 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 Real Cookie Banner if…
- WordPress sites that need GDPR and ePrivacy cookie consent
- Agencies that manage several EU client sites
- You want the lower starting price
Features
MalCare
- Malware scanner
- Malware removal
- WordPress firewall
- Login protection
- Geoblocking
- Vulnerability scanner
Real Cookie Banner
- Consent management
- Content blocker
- Service templates
- Cookie policy generator
- Google Consent Mode and TCF
- Accessibility
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
Real Cookie Banner
- Free version includes the features for a legally compliant setup
- Rated 4.9 out of 5 on WordPress.org
- Google Consent Mode and TCF support
- Built-in content blockers for embeds
- Some templates and conveniences are reserved for the paid version
- A third-party review reports slow premium support response times
- No money-back guarantee is listed
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
Real Cookie Banner
SingleStarts here
€59/year
1 site
- All features
- Updates included
- Premium support
Starter
€89/year
3 sites
- All features
- Updates included
- Premium support
Professional
€129/year
5 sites
- All features
- Updates included
- Premium support
MalCare vs Real Cookie Banner questions
Is MalCare better than Real Cookie Banner?
On our comparison Real Cookie Banner comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, MalCare or Real Cookie Banner?
MalCare starts at $99/year and Real Cookie Banner starts at €59/year.
Can I get MalCare or Real Cookie Banner cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Real Cookie Banner was 33% off last year.
Both products
Cookie Banner and Consent Management for your WordPress website – easy to be legally compliant.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From €59/year
- Category
- Security
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Real Cookie Banner
