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title: Security Ninja vs Other WordPress Security Plugins
canonical: https://wpsecurityninja.com/compare/
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# How Security Ninja compares

You want protection that is strong, understandable, and not a full-time job. Here is how Security Ninja stacks up for site owners and freelancers, without burying you in marketing fluff.

- [See Pro pricing](https://wpsecurityninja.com/pricing/)
- [Browse features](https://wpsecurityninja.com/features/)

## Highlights

- Firewall
- Malware
- Login / 2FA
- Vulns
- Ease of use
- Agency tools

## Security Ninja Free vs Pro (quick)

Use this when comparing checklists on other vendors’ sites.

### Included

#### Basic firewall + security tests

8G rules and 50+ hardening checks on Free.

#### Vulnerability & core scanners

Know about known issues and core file tampering.

#### Cloud Firewall + malware

600M+ bad IPs, country rules, scan and clean.

#### Login protection + 2FA

Brute-force limits, rename login, authenticator or email 2FA.

#### Webhooks + scheduled scans

Chat alerts and automated reports.

#### White label / MainWP

Agency branding and multi-site workflows.

## What Security Ninja is built for

An all-in-one WordPress security plugin with a free foundation and a Pro layer that adds Cloud Firewall, malware cleanup, login hardening with 2FA, webhooks, and scheduled scans, guided by an install wizard.

- Free: basic firewall, 50+ tests, vulns, core scanner, basic logs, AI advisor
- Pro: cloud IPs, malware, login/2FA, webhooks, schedules, Woo & 404 Guard
- Agency: white label, MainWP, bulk licenses

[Full feature overview](https://wpsecurityninja.com/features/)

## Versus popular alternatives (at a glance)

Every plugin has strengths. This is a practical orientation, not a claim that others are useless. Open a 1:1 page when you already know the rival, or dig into Features and Pricing for the full Security Ninja story.

- Wordfence - deep ecosystem and free scanner; heavier for some sites. Full page: Security Ninja vs Wordfence.
- Solid Security (iThemes) - hardening focus first. Full page: Security Ninja vs Solid Security.
- Sucuri - strong platform WAF and cleanup angles. Full page: Security Ninja vs Sucuri.
- NinjaFirewall - different product (naming clash). Full page: Security Ninja vs NinjaFirewall.
- Roundup of fits: Best WordPress security plugins. Security Ninja - wizard-led Free to Pro path with webhooks and agency tools.

[Open the plugin roundup](https://wpsecurityninja.com/best-wordpress-security-plugins/)

## 1:1 comparison pages

Skip the roundup when you already know who you are comparing.

- Security Ninja vs Wordfence
- Security Ninja vs Solid Security
- Security Ninja vs Sucuri
- Security Ninja vs NinjaFirewall (disambiguation)

[Start with vs Wordfence](https://wpsecurityninja.com/security-ninja-vs-wordfence/)

## Where Security Ninja often wins for freelancers

If you want one plugin that covers firewall, malware, login/2FA, vulns, logs, and alerts, with white label when you grow. Security Ninja is designed for that path.

- Install wizard reduces setup anxiety
- Pro adds active protection without a second product
- Webhooks and MainWP help when client count grows

[See the wizard](https://wpsecurityninja.com/install-wizard/)

## FAQ

### Is this an independent lab benchmark?

No. It is a product-oriented comparison to help you choose. Always verify current competitor features on their sites, products change.

### Where is the full Security Ninja feature list?

On the Features hub, with dedicated pages for firewall, malware, login protection, webhooks, and more.

### Can I try before buying Pro?

Yes. Start with the free plugin on WordPress.org, or see pricing for Pro trial options.

## Choose protection that fits how you work

Explore Features, then pick Free or Pro on the pricing page.

[Go to pricing](https://wpsecurityninja.com/pricing/)