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 Solid Security Pro
Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | MalCare | Solid Security Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.7/10 (better) | 8.4/10 |
| Starts at | $99/year | $99/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | – |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 700K+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Security | Security |
| Vendor | MalCare | SolidWP |
| 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 Solid Security Pro if…
- Site owners who want a paid WordPress security plugin with virtual patching
- Agencies hardening client logins
Features
MalCare
- Malware scanner
- Malware removal
- WordPress firewall
- Login protection
- Geoblocking
- Vulnerability scanner
Solid Security Pro
- Firewall and malware protection
- Patchstack virtual patching
- Passwordless login
- Session hijacking protection
- Two-factor authentication
- Security event dashboard
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
Solid Security Pro
- Single-site Pro price of $99 per year in third-party reviews
- Free version listed on WordPress.org
- Pro includes Patchstack virtual patching
- The $99 price comes from third-party reviews; the vendor pricing page did not confirm it in this check
- Multi-site pricing was not confirmed
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
Solid Security Pro
Solid Security ProStarts here
$99/year
1 site
- Patchstack virtual patching
- Passwordless login
- Session hijacking protection
MalCare vs Solid Security Pro questions
Is MalCare better than Solid Security Pro?
They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.
Which is cheaper, MalCare or Solid Security Pro?
MalCare starts at $99/year and Solid Security Pro starts at $99/year.
Can I get MalCare or Solid Security Pro cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Solid Security Pro is the paid version of the Solid Security WordPress plugin, adding features such as Patchstack virtual patching and passwordless login.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $99/year
- Category
- Security
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Solid Security Pro