WP security plugins and products features comparison
Comparison of various WordPress security plugins and their features, including pricing and protection capabilities. The sheet details plugins like Sucuri Antivirus, iThemes Security, and Wordfence, highlighting features such as DDoS mitigation, brute force protection, and web application firewalls. Pricing ranges from free options to premium subscriptions, with specific costs listed for each product. Additional hardening features are also compared, providing insights into the security measures each plugin offers.
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In this comparison of WordPress security plugins and products, several options are evaluated based on their features and pricing, including Sucuri Antivirus, CloudProxy, Sucuri Security, iThemes Security, iThemes Security Pro, Wordfence, Wordfence Premium, BulletProof Security, BulletProof Pro, and Minimal Solution.
Starting with pricing, Sucuri Antivirus is available for $199.99 per year, while CloudProxy offers a more budget-friendly option at $9.99 per month. Sucuri Security is free, as are iThemes Security and BulletProof Security, with iThemes Security Pro priced at $80 per year. Wordfence is free, while Wordfence Premium costs $99 per year. BulletProof Pro is available for a range of $3.90 to $39 per year, and Minimal Solution can be acquired for a one-time fee of $59.95, which provides lifetime access.
In terms of protection features, several plugins offer robust capabilities. Both Sucuri Antivirus and CloudProxy provide DDoS mitigation and protection, with CloudProxy leveraging Falcon caching for enhanced performance. Brute force protection is a common feature, included in Sucuri Security, iThemes Security, iThemes Security Pro, Wordfence, and BulletProof Security. Furthermore, a web application firewall is present in Sucuri Antivirus and CloudProxy, with additional capabilities in Sucuri Security to handle fake Googlebots and malicious scans.
Intrusion prevention systems are supported by Sucuri Antivirus and iThemes Security. Virtual patching and hardening are also available with Sucuri Antivirus, while SQL, XSS, remote file inclusion, and code injection prevention are covered by both Sucuri Antivirus and CloudProxy, with the latter addressing these issues at the .htaccess level.
Hardening features vary across the plugins. For instance, Sucuri Antivirus allows verification of the WordPress version and removal of it, while iThemes Security and iThemes Security Pro also offer similar functionalities, including protecting the uploads and wp-content directories from PHP execution. Notably, Sucuri Security enables checks for security keys and the presence of default admin usernames, with the ability to fix these issues.
Security by obscurity is another critical aspect, with options like changing URLs for the WordPress dashboard and completely blocking login attempts for a specified time period. All plugins provide the ability to remove the meta "Generator" tag, which indicates the WordPress version, as well as update notifications for users without permission to update themes or plugins.
Banning unwanted agents is a key feature, with options to ban specific IPs and enforce strong passwords. Sucuri Antivirus and iThemes Security allow for banning IPs after multiple failed login attempts, and both Wordfence and Wordfence Premium provide real-time blocking of known attackers, enhancing security further.
When it comes to scanning capabilities, both Sucuri Antivirus and iThemes Security include intrusion detection systems, while malware detection is a feature that is expected across these plugins. Overall, this comparison highlights the varying strengths and pricing structures of these WordPress security solutions, allowing users to choose based on their specific needs and budget.