Patchstack vs Wordfence
Patchstack stops vulnerability attacks in their tracks – combining early detection with rapid protection to keep your WordPress sites safer, sooner.
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What is the difference between Patchstack and Wordfence?
| Benefit | Patchstack | Wordfence |
|---|---|---|
| TL;DR | Proactive application-layer protection, 48h early warning, zero code changes, lightweight | Plugin-based reactive scanning, 30-day delay on threat intel, resource-heavy |
| Vulnerability intelligence | #1 WordPress vulnerability discloser globally, fastest to protect against new vulnerabilities with exclusive intel for 700+ WordPress plugins | Lower amount of unique vulnerabilities disclosed |
| Preventive security layer | 13,000+ real-time mitigation rules; WordPress specific protection modules | Limited virtual patching and generic WAF |
| Speed to mitigation | Warnings and protection (paid) 48h before intel is made public | 30-day delay |
| Reactive security layer (malware scanning) | None. Patchstack is focused on prevention but conflict-free to combine with scanning | Malware scanning and removal |
| Performance | Lightweight, without changing website code | Plugin-based malware scanning is resource-heavy |
| Customer support | Stellar human support in EU and US with <1h response time | Forum and ticket-based support |
| Pricing | $79/mo for 25 websites (per-site cost $3.16/mo) | $149/year per site (per-site cost $12.42/mo) |
Curious what Patchstack can do for you and your customers?
test done by one of our users indicated that Patchstack is up to 10x lighter than competing security services.Does Patchstack modify website code?
No. Patchstack's mitigation rules do not change the plugin or website code. Instead, they block suspicious activity from tampering with plugins.
Why protect against vulnerabilities and how is it different than scanning for malware?
Malware is most commonly injected by exploiting security vulnerabilities. Patchstack detects those vulnerabilities and automatically applies highly targeted mitigation rules that provide highly targeted, lightweight and effective way to hold off attacks to prevent any malware to get inside. Malware scanners on the other hand scan for already injected malware which means the website has already been compromised and infected which also requires a thorough clean-up. While having regular malware scans is important to cover your back, it's always better to prevent malware infections in the first place.
How can I migrate to Patchstack if I have a lot of sites?
We provide assisted setup if you have 20+ sites. Contact our support via the Intercom after you've signed up.
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