Wordfence Premium 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

FeatureWordfence PremiumWP 2FA
Our score8/108.6/10 (better)
Starts at$149/year$79/year (better)
Free versionYesYes
Refund window–30 days
BillingFree + paid plansFree + paid plans
Active installs5M+ (better)100K+
Last Black Friday––
CategorySecuritySecurity
VendorDefiant IncWP 2FA
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Wordfence Premium if…

  • Self-managed WordPress sites that need paid firewall updates
  • Site owners who want hands-on help through Care or Response

Choose WP 2FA if…

  • Sites with several admin or editor accounts
  • Agencies enforcing 2FA for client sites
  • You want the lower starting price

Features

Wordfence Premium

  • Real-time firewall updates
  • Premium IP blocklist
  • Country blocking
  • Audit log history
  • Premium support

WP 2FA

  • Multiple 2FA methods
  • Role-based 2FA policies
  • Passkey support
  • Backup codes
  • Whitelabelling

Pros and cons

Wordfence Premium

  • Free version covers core protection
  • Premium adds real-time firewall rule updates
  • Paid Care and Response plans are available
  • Premium is priced per site per year
  • Care and Response cost several times the Premium price
  • Premium rose from $119 to $149 a year in December 2024

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

Wordfence Premium

  • Wordfence PremiumStarts here

    $149/year

    1 site

    • Real-time firewall rule and malware signature updates
    • Premium IP blocklist
    • Country blocking
  • Wordfence Care

    $590/year

    1 site

    • Installation, configuration and optimization
    • Monitoring and hands-on support
    • Initial security audit
  • Wordfence Response

    $1,250/year

    1 site

    • 1-hour response time
    • Available 24/7/365
    • Incident response and hands-on support

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

What Reddit says

Wordfence Premium

Reddit users often call Wordfence popular and widely recommended, but several say it misses infected files and database records. One site owner reported infections that went unreported by alert emails and began looking for an alternative.

WP 2FA

Not enough Reddit discussion yet.

Wordfence Premium vs WP 2FA questions

Is Wordfence Premium 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, Wordfence Premium or WP 2FA?

Wordfence Premium starts at $149/year and WP 2FA starts at $79/year.

Can I get Wordfence Premium 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

Wordfence Premium adds real-time firewall rule and malware signature updates, a premium IP blocklist and country blocking to the free WordPress security plugin.

Free version
Yes
Price
From $149/year
Category
Security

WP 2FA

8.6/10

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

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