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 Sucuri
Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | MalCare | Sucuri |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.7/10 | Not rated |
| Starts at | $99/year | $9.99/month |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | – |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 100K+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Security | Security |
| Vendor | MalCare | Sucuri |
| 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 Sucuri if…
- Small WordPress sites that want a managed firewall
- Site owners who would rather not manage firewall rules themselves
Features
MalCare
- Malware scanner
- Malware removal
- WordPress firewall
- Login protection
- Geoblocking
- Vulnerability scanner
Sucuri
- Web application firewall
- Firewall with CDN
- Free WordPress security plugin
- SSL certificate transfer support
- Custom plans for 10+ sites
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
Sucuri
- Basic firewall starts at $9.99 per month for one site
- Free WordPress plugin is available
- Custom plans are offered for 10 or more sites
- Trustpilot reviews visible in search are mostly one star and cite slow support
- The free plugin does not include the firewall, so a paid plan is needed for WAF protection
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
Sucuri
Basic FirewallStarts here
$9.99/month
1 site
- Traffic protection
- Site performance
Pro Firewall
$19.98/month
1 site
- Advanced support for quick SSL certificate transfers
- Minimizes disruptions
MalCare vs Sucuri questions
Is MalCare better than Sucuri?
They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.
Which is cheaper, MalCare or Sucuri?
MalCare starts at $99/year and Sucuri starts at $9.99/month.
Can I get MalCare or Sucuri cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Sucuri sells a website firewall and security platform that protects WordPress sites, and offers a free WordPress security plugin.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $9.99/month
- Category
- Security
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Sucuri
