Password Protected vs TableMaster

Password Protected wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeaturePassword ProtectedTableMaster
Our score8.1/10 (better)8/10
Starts atSee website$19/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window––
BillingFree + paid plansSubscription
Active installs300K+ (better)400+
Last Black Friday––
CategorySecuritySecurity
VendorPassword ProtectedTableMaster
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Password Protected if…

  • Private sites, client previews and staging sites
  • Sites that need one shared password for a section

Choose TableMaster if…

  • Elementor users who need data or comparison tables
  • WooCommerce stores listing products in tables

Features

Password Protected

  • Password protect the whole site
  • Protect pages, posts and products
  • Partial content protection
  • Role and IP access rules
  • Multiple passwords
  • Bot protection

TableMaster

  • Data tables
  • WooCommerce product tables
  • Search, sorting and pagination
  • Tooltips
  • Responsive tables
  • Star ratings and buttons in cells

Pros and cons

Password Protected

  • Free on WordPress.org
  • Can protect the whole site, single pages, or only part of a page
  • Lightweight, with no user accounts required
  • Pro pricing is not shown on the WordPress.org plugin page
  • Ownership moved from Ben Huson to WPExperts in 2022, according to WP Tavern
  • Visitors without the password see no site content, so it does not suit public sites

TableMaster

  • Free version on WordPress.org
  • Lifetime license option from 49
  • Dynamic data and WooCommerce product tables
  • Built specifically for Elementor
  • Works only with Elementor
  • A money-back guarantee is not listed on the site

Pricing plans

Password Protected

Plans not listed. See Password Protected pricing

TableMaster

  • StarterStarts here

    $19/year

    1 site sites

    • Regular updates
    • Premium support
    • 30% renewal discount
  • Advanced

    $39/year

    Up to 5 sites sites

    • Regular updates
    • Premium support
    • 30% renewal discount
  • Agency

    $79/year

    Unlimited sites

    • Regular updates
    • Premium support
    • 30% renewal discount

Password Protected vs TableMaster questions

Is Password Protected better than TableMaster?

On our comparison Password Protected comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Password Protected or TableMaster?

Password Protected starts at See website and TableMaster starts at $19/year.

Can I get Password Protected or TableMaster cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.

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