MalCare vs Shield Security
MalCare
malcare.comShield Security
getshieldsecurity.comSide by side
| Figure | MalCare | Shield Security |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $8.25/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Spec score · Website Security Software | 8.1 (#5) | 6.9 (#15) |
| Intended users | MalCare describes Fortify as intended for stores and mission-critical sites where an hour offline costs money. | The company describes Shield as serving site owners and agencies managing client sites, including business-critical and e-commerce sites. |
| Product | MalCare describes itself as a WordPress security plugin that blocks attacks, scans for malware, and removes it in one click. | Shield Security is a WordPress security plugin that blocks bots, detects malware and vulnerable plugins, protects users, and offers backups for recovery. |
| Support | The pricing page lists expert response times of 72 hours for Free, 48 hours for Protect, 24 hours for Repair, and 6 hours for Fortify. | ShieldPRO customers can launch technical support from their account, and the site also provides documentation and a Facebook group for free advice. |
Plans
Shield Security
- FreeFree
- Enterprise/AgenciesPrice not published
- PlusPrice not published
In their own words
Shield Security
Shield Security has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.