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Bedrock Shield vs MalCare
MalCare connects the site to their service. Protect does not include cleanup.
| Topic | Bedrock Shield | MalCare |
|---|---|---|
| Where it runs | The plugin sits on WordPress. The scan watches files on the site. | You install their plugin and connect the site. Plans list a scan every 24 hours, 12 hours, or 1 hour. |
| DNS | Setup does not change DNS. | Their price page does not say you must change DNS. |
| Public price | Basic is $15 / month or $119 / year (save 34%). Pro is $49 or $399 (save 32%). Shield Care is $99 or $799 (save 33%). The Pro 5-pack is $199 / month or $1,490 / year (save 38%). Cleanup is $199 once, with priority support. Shield Care includes 1 cleanup a year and a 1-business-day first reply. We do not promise a 1-hour or 24/7 reply. | Their page lists Protect at $99 for 1 site and $299 for 5 sites. Repair is $299 for 1 site and $899 for 5. Fortify is $499 for 1 site and $1,499 for 5. The cards we read do not print per month or per year. |
| Cleanup | Cleanup is $199 once. Shield Care includes 1 cleanup a year. | Protect says cleanup is not included. Repair includes cleanup and a 24-hour expert reply. Fortify lists a 6-hour expert reply. |
Prices were read from the public price page on 27 Oct 2026. Plans change. MalCare pricing. Check their page for the billing period before you compare a yearly bill.