Security Guard alternatives
Security Guard is a WordPress malware scanner that runs on your own server. These are 8 of the 17 other security & privacy tools in the index, the best-known first, with what each one charges.
6 with a free plan
| Tool | What it is | Pricing | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security Guardthe one you're comparingA WordPress malware scanner that runs on your own server | A WordPress malware scanner that runs on your own server | No monthly priceNo free plan | No |
| Cloudflarecloudflare.comThe network in front of your site | The network in front of your site | from $25/moFree plan | Yes |
| 1Password1password.comPassword management teams actually adopt | Password management teams actually adopt | from $2.99/mo*Free trial | Free trial |
| Bitwardenbitwarden.comOpen-source password manager, free forever | Open-source password manager, free forever | from $1.65/moFree plan | Yes |
| Auth0auth0.comIdentity as a service | Identity as a service | from $35/moFree plan | Yes |
| Tailscaletailscale.comA private network that sets itself up | A private network that sets itself up | from $8/moFree plan | Yes |
| Vantavanta.comAutomated SOC 2 and ISO compliance | Automated SOC 2 and ISO compliance | CustomNo free plan | Paid |
| Clerkclerk.comDrop-in auth with pre-built UI | Drop-in auth with pre-built UI | from $25/moFree plan | Yes |
| Snyksnyk.ioFind and fix vulnerabilities in code you ship | Find and fix vulnerabilities in code you ship | from $25/moFree plan | Yes |
6 of these 7 prices were read from the vendor's own pricing page, most recently on 19 Oct 2026; the rest are marked * and are indicative. Entry tier only — vendors change pricing without notice.
6 of these 7 prices were read from the vendor's own pricing page; the rest are marked * and are indicative. The median is across these 6, not the whole category. 1 of them does not publish an entry price and is not plotted. 1 of them has no monthly price and is not plotted.
Switching from Security Guard
- What is the cheapest alternative to Security Guard?
- Of the 7 alternatives here that publish an entry price, Bitwarden is the lowest at $1.65 a month.
- Is there a free alternative to Security Guard?
- 6 of these publish an ongoing free plan: Cloudflare, Bitwarden, Auth0, Tailscale, Clerk, Snyk. A free plan is not a trial — it stays free, with limits set by the vendor.
- What can I use instead of Security Guard?
- The best-known products in the same category are Cloudflare, 1Password, Bitwarden, Auth0, Tailscale. A category is broad, so check that each one does the job you need; the table above puts each one's entry price beside Security Guard's.
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