Looking for a MalCare alternative? Meet WP Umbrella! While MalCare focuses only on security, WP Umbrella provides comprehensive WordPress management including security, backups, monitoring, updates, and client reports - all from a single dashboard for just €1.99/site/month.
6 reasons to switch from MalCare to WP Umbrella
Complete WordPress Management
(Competitor) Security-focused only
(WP Umbrella) Security + Backups + Updates + Monitoring + Client Reports in one dashboard
Pricing
(Competitor) $99-$299/year per site
(WP Umbrella) €1.99 per site/month, all features included
GDPR Compliance
(Competitor) Data stored globally
(WP Umbrella) 100% GDPR-compliant, EU-based data storage
Backup & Monitoring
(Competitor) Basic backup, no comprehensive monitoring
(WP Umbrella) Advanced backups + uptime/performance/security monitoring
Client Reports
(Competitor) No automated client reports
(WP Umbrella) White-label automated maintenance reports
Multi-site Management
(Competitor) Limited bulk management
(WP Umbrella) Comprehensive multi-site dashboard with bulk operations
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Free migration service
Switching to a new management platform can be a very costly process when it comes to time and resources. To make it as easy for you as possible, we offer a free migration service.
From websites to tags and clients, our expert team handles everything for you, including checking that your first backups are correctly processed. We are ensuring a smooth transition so you can hit the ground running and start enjoying the benefits of WP Umbrella immediately.
While MalCare focuses exclusively on security with malware scanning and firewall protection, WP Umbrella provides comprehensive security as part of a complete WordPress management solution. Our security features include vulnerability monitoring, SSL certificate checks, and proactive security measures.
Unlike MalCare's security-only approach, WP Umbrella combines security with GDPR-compliant backups, monitoring, updates, and client reporting - giving you complete peace of mind in one integrated platform.
Malware scanning & removal
Firewall protection
Vulnerability monitoring
SSL certificate monitoring
PHP error monitoring
Complete WordPress management
Backup & restoration
GDPR compliance
*All features are included in WP Umbrella monthly package for $1.99 per site.
MalCare provides basic backup functionality alongside its security features, but WP Umbrella offers a comprehensive WordPress management platform. Our GDPR-compliant backups are just one part of a complete solution that includes updates, monitoring, and client reporting.
While MalCare requires you to use multiple tools for complete site management, WP Umbrella consolidates everything into one intuitive dashboard - saving you time, money, and complexity.
GDPR-compliant backups
Flexible backup scheduling
Bulk updates management
Uptime & performance monitoring
Client reporting & white-label
Multi-site dashboard
All-in-one solution
*All features are included in WP Umbrella monthly package for $1.99 per site.
WP Umbrella has got you covered with everything you need to manage and backup WordPress sites, all under one dashboard.
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While MalCare focuses on security monitoring, WP Umbrella provides the most comprehensive monitoring system in the WordPress industry, covering uptime, performance, security, and visual changes.
Our complete toolset goes far beyond security alerts to include uptime monitoring, performance insights, visual change tracking, and PHP error detection. We alert you instantly when anything goes wrong, providing complete visibility into your sites' health.
Uptime monitoring
Performance monitoring
Visual regression monitoring
PHP error monitoring
Security alerts
Real-time Slack notifications
*All features are included in WP Umbrella monthly package for $1.99 per site.
MalCare focuses exclusively on security, offering no client reporting capabilities. WP Umbrella provides comprehensive, automated white-label reports that showcase all your maintenance work including security checks, updates, backups, and performance metrics.
These professional reports help you demonstrate value to clients and build trust through transparency. You can customize them with your branding, schedule automatic delivery, and include custom content - something completely missing from MalCare.
Automated maintenance reports
White-label customization
Comprehensive maintenance overview
PDF reports & email delivery
Custom scheduling options
Client value demonstration
*All features are included in WP Umbrella monthly package for $1.99 per site.
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WP Umbrella is very easy to setup and use. The interface is lightweight and intuitive. They have a system for feature requests and actually make updates regularly! I'm impressed with how quickly they have are adding new features and improving the existing ones.
Clayton C
·Founder at Chasemade
Managing 12 websites with WP Umbrella
Let WP Umbrella handle the maintenance so that you can focus on growing your business.
Start your free trialWP Umbrella vs. MalCare
Complete WordPress management solution
While MalCare only handles security, WP Umbrella provides a complete WordPress management platform including backups, updates, monitoring, and client reports - all in one dashboard.
GDPR Compliance & EU data storage
Our backup system is encrypted, and your backups are stored on servers in France. We don't sell your data and we never will. Full GDPR compliance unlike MalCare.
Transparent pricing, all features included
All our features are included in our €1.99 monthly flat rate per site. Much more cost-effective than MalCare's $99-299/year pricing.
Professional client reports
Demonstrate your value with automated, white-label reports that show all maintenance work. MalCare offers no client reporting capabilities whatsoever.
Fast support and customer service
We understand things can go wrong and challenges may come up at times. Our dedicated support is at your service! No chatbots, no waiting on tickets, just real help from WordPress experts when you need it.
Comprehensive monitoring beyond security
While MalCare only monitors security threats, WP Umbrella monitors uptime, performance, visual changes, PHP errors, and security - giving you complete visibility.
Pricing
Security-only solution.
$99/year for Personal plan (1 site), $299/year for Freelancer plan (5 sites), $499/year for Agency plan (50 sites).
Only covers security - no backups, monitoring, or management features included.
Monthly flat fee, all features included
Scheduled incremental backups
Safe update
Bulk management
Uptime monitoring
Advanced client report
Performance checks
Security checks
PHP error monitoring
Visual regression monitoring
White label Still not convinced?
Unlike MalCare's security-only approach, WP Umbrella provides comprehensive WordPress management including security, backups, updates, monitoring, and client reports.
WP Umbrella provides a seamless experience with comprehensive monitoring, automated reports, bulk updates, and superior customer support - all in one dashboard.
WP Umbrella is a reliable solution powered by a team of WordPress experts. When you sign up, you also sign up with a partner committed to helping you with your WordPress sites.
Our pricing is transparent and all features are included in a monthly flat rate of €1.99 per site. Replace MalCare by WP Umbrella and save hundreds of euros annually.
Your data is safe with us and stored on our own servers in Europe. We don't sell your data, and we never will. Full GDPR compliance.
We'll set you up for a smooth transition from MalCare. We take care of everything and check your first backups so you don't have to.
Our team is available from 9am – 8pm CET Monday to Friday.
How-to guides and tutorials to get the most from your WP Umbrella account.
Automate your workflow and easily prove the value of your work to your clients.
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