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Bedrock Shield vs Wordfence
Both can run a firewall on the site. The price and the free-rule delay are different.
| Topic | Bedrock Shield | Wordfence |
|---|---|---|
| Where it runs | The plugin sits on WordPress. | The firewall and scanner run in the plugin on the site. |
| DNS | Setup does not change DNS. | The plugin firewall does not require a DNS change. |
| 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 price page lists Free at $0, Premium at $149 per year, Care at $590 per year, and Response at $1,250 per year. |
| Free rules | Paid plans are the product. There is no delayed rule set. | Their page says free firewall rules and malware signatures are delayed 30 days. Premium is real-time. |
| Cleanup and reply | Cleanup is $199 once. Shield Care includes 1 cleanup a year and a 1-business-day first reply. | Their Care and Response plans include cleanup. Response lists a 1-hour reply, 24 hours a day. We do not promise that. |
Prices were read from the public price page on 27 Oct 2026. Plans change. Wordfence pricing. This page names Wordfence as a competitor. It does not use a Wordfence scan report as a source.