ManageWP is a dashboard for updates, backups, security checks and client reports across many WordPress sites.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $150/month
- Category
- Admin & dev tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for ManageWP
ManageWP vs WP Umbrella
Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | ManageWP | WP Umbrella |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.4/10 | Not rated |
| Starts at | $150/month | €1.99/month (better) |
| Free version | Yes (better) | No |
| Refund window | – | – |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | Pay as you go |
| Active installs | 1M+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Admin & dev tools | Security |
| Vendor | – | WP Umbrella |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose ManageWP if…
- Agencies managing many client sites
- Freelancers maintaining small WordPress portfolios
- You want to start free
Choose WP Umbrella if…
- Freelancers managing client sites
- Agencies selling WordPress care plans
- You want the lower starting price
Features
ManageWP
- Update management
- Monthly cloud backup
- Security check
- Performance check
- Client reports
- One-click login
WP Umbrella
- Bulk safe updates
- Encrypted backups
- Uptime and performance monitoring
- Vulnerability monitoring
- White-label client reports
- Team members
Pros and cons
ManageWP
- Free on unlimited websites
- Pay only for the add-ons you use
- No setup fee or long-term contract
- Usage-based billing makes monthly costs harder to forecast
- Each premium add-on is priced per website
WP Umbrella
- No site minimums; add or remove sites anytime
- White-label client reports
- Backups, monitoring, updates and reporting in one dashboard
- No free plan
- Security and hourly backups are extra per-site charges
- Cost grows with the number of sites
Pricing plans
ManageWP
Free
Free
Unlimited sites
- Manage unlimited sites for free
- Pay only for add-ons used
All-in-one packageStarts here
$150/month
up to 100 websites sites
- All bundles combined
- Flat monthly fee
- Billed at month end
WP Umbrella
Pay as you goStarts here
€1.99/month
per site, no minimum sites
- Backups, monitoring, updates and security
- Add or remove sites anytime
- Billed per site
Security add-on
€2/month
per site sites
- Firewall with virtual patching
- Daily malware scanning
- Security-driven activity log
Hourly Backups
€2.49/month
per site sites
- Frequent restore points
- For WooCommerce stores
ManageWP vs WP Umbrella questions
Is ManageWP better than WP Umbrella?
They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.
Which is cheaper, ManageWP or WP Umbrella?
ManageWP starts at $150/month and WP Umbrella starts at €1.99/month.
Can I get ManageWP or WP Umbrella cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
WP Umbrella: Manage All Your WordPress Sites From One Place
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From €1.99/month
- Category
- Security
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for WP Umbrella