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 WP 2FA
WP 2FA 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 | WP 2FA |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.7/10 (better) | 8.6/10 |
| Starts at | $99/year | $79/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 30 days (better) |
| Billing | Subscription | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 100K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Security | Security |
| Vendor | MalCare | WP 2FA |
| 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 WP 2FA if…
- Sites with several admin or editor accounts
- Agencies enforcing 2FA for client sites
- You want the lower starting price
Features
MalCare
- Malware scanner
- Malware removal
- WordPress firewall
- Login protection
- Geoblocking
- Vulnerability scanner
WP 2FA
- Multiple 2FA methods
- Role-based 2FA policies
- Passkey support
- Backup codes
- Whitelabelling
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
WP 2FA
- Free version listed on WordPress.org
- Role-based 2FA policies on Premium
- Premium starts at $79 per year
- Trustpilot rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 17 reviews
- Free plan gets forum support only
- Passkeys and role-based policies need a paid plan
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
WP 2FA
Free
Free
1-site license sites
- 2FA policies to require 2FA
- 2FA backup codes
- Support via forums only
PremiumStarts here
$79/year
1-site license sites
- Configurable 2FA policies per user role
- Passkeys
- Premium 1-to-1 email support
Enterprise
$89/year
1-site license sites
- Whitelabelling options
- Priority support
MalCare vs WP 2FA questions
Is MalCare better than WP 2FA?
On our comparison WP 2FA comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, MalCare or WP 2FA?
MalCare starts at $99/year and WP 2FA starts at $79/year.
Can I get MalCare or WP 2FA cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Easily implement and require two-factor authentication (2FA) on your WordPress website with WP 2FA, an easy to use and hassle-free 2FA plugin Add 2FA to your WordPress to improve the website’s authentication, boost your team’s productivity, and help your customers and business partners keep their data on your website secure.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $79/year
- Category
- Security
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for WP 2FA
