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 WPConsent
WPConsent 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 | WPConsent |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.7/10 (better) | 8.5/10 |
| Starts at | $99/year | $49.50/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 200K+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | – | 70% off |
| Category | Security | Security |
| Vendor | MalCare | WPConsent |
| 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 WPConsent if…
- WordPress site owners who need cookie consent for GDPR or CCPA
- Stores that need consent handling for eCommerce
- You want the lower starting price
Features
MalCare
- Malware scanner
- Malware removal
- WordPress firewall
- Login protection
- Geoblocking
- Vulnerability scanner
WPConsent
- Cookie banner and script blocking
- Website cookie scanner
- Google Consent Mode v2
- Geolocation display rules
- Secure consent logs
- Unlimited page views
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
WPConsent
- Self-hosted, with no pageview fees or usage caps
- Free version listed on WordPress.org
- Google Consent Mode v2 and IAB TCF v2.3 support
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- No lifetime plan is listed
- Plans are billed yearly as listed
- Automatic translations and the Do Not Sell addon start at the Plus 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
WPConsent
BasicStarts here
$49.50/year
1 site
- Unlimited page views and scans
- Google Consent Mode v2
- Standard support
Plus
$99.50/year
5 sites
- Automatic translations
- Do Not Sell addon
- Standard support
Pro
$199.50/year
25 sites
- Advanced banner analytics
- Priority support
MalCare vs WPConsent questions
Is MalCare better than WPConsent?
On our comparison WPConsent comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, MalCare or WPConsent?
MalCare starts at $99/year and WPConsent starts at $49.50/year.
Can I get MalCare or WPConsent cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. WPConsent was 70% off last year.
Both products
Cookie Consent Management Plugin for WordPress
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $49.50/year
- Category
- Security
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for WPConsent
