Looking for a MalCare alternative? Meet WP Umbrella! MalCare stops at security and backups; WP Umbrella runs the whole care plan: updates, monitoring, and client reports, all from a single dashboard. Plans start from €1.99/site/month, with a complete Security add-on at 2€ more per site.
6 reasons to switch from MalCare to WP Umbrella
Complete WordPress Management
(Competitor) Stops at security and backups
(WP Umbrella) Runs the whole care plan: updates, monitoring, and client reports, plus security and backups, in one dashboard
Pricing
(Competitor) $99-$299/year per site
(WP Umbrella) Every core feature included at €1.99/site/month, plus two clearly priced optional add-ons (Security and Hourly Backups). No tiers, no bundles, no surprise invoices.
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
No credit card required. Quick setup. Cancel any time.
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.
MalCare centers on security with malware scanning and firewall protection; WP Umbrella delivers security as part of a complete WordPress management platform. Every plan includes vulnerability monitoring checked every 6 hours, security hardening toggles, and SSL certificate checks. The Security add-on (2€ per site) adds a firewall with virtual patching, a malicious-IP blocklist learned across the network, attack detections with evidence, and a daily malware scanner with cleanup on demand.
MalCare stops at security and backups. WP Umbrella combines security with GDPR-compliant backups, monitoring, updates, and client reporting in one integrated platform.
Daily malware scanning (Security add-on)
Firewall and virtual patching (Security add-on)
Login protection with a network-learned IP blocklist (Security add-on)
Attack detections with evidence (Security add-on)
Security with no site performance impact
Vulnerability monitoring
SSL certificate monitoring
PHP error monitoring
Complete WordPress management
Backup & restoration
EU-based data storage
*Every core feature is included in WP Umbrella's monthly price of €1.99 per site. Capabilities marked "Security add-on" are part of an optional add-on at 2€/$2 per site per month.
MalCare includes backups alongside its security features. WP Umbrella goes further with a comprehensive WordPress management platform: our EU-stored, GDPR-compliant backups are one part of a full maintenance workflow 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.
Backups & restoration included
EU-stored, GDPR-compliant backups
Bulk updates management
Uptime & performance monitoring
Client reporting & white-label
Multi-site dashboard
All-in-one solution
*Every core feature is included in WP Umbrella's monthly price of €1.99 per site. Capabilities marked "Security add-on" are part of an optional add-on at 2€/$2 per site per month.
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 monitoring that covers uptime, performance, PHP errors, and visual changes, not just security alerts.
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
*Every core feature is included in WP Umbrella's monthly price of €1.99 per site. Capabilities marked "Security add-on" are part of an optional add-on at 2€/$2 per site per month.
MalCare stops at security and backups, offering no client reporting capabilities. WP Umbrella runs the whole care plan and 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
*Every core feature is included in WP Umbrella's monthly price of €1.99 per site. Capabilities marked "Security add-on" are part of an optional add-on at 2€/$2 per site per month.
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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 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
MalCare stops at security and backups; WP Umbrella runs the whole care plan: 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, every core feature included
Every core feature is included at €1.99/site/month, plus two clearly priced optional add-ons (Security and Hourly Backups). No tiers, no bundles, no surprise invoices. The Security add-on comes to about $24 per site per year, versus MalCare's $99-299/year per site, and 10,000+ sites have it enabled.
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
WP Umbrella monitors uptime, performance, visual changes, PHP errors, and security in one place, going well beyond security alerts and giving you complete visibility.
Pricing
Security and backups.
$99/year for Personal plan (1 site), $299/year for Freelancer plan (5 sites), $499/year for Agency plan (50 sites).
Covers security and backups. No uptime monitoring, update management, or client reporting included.
Monthly flat fee, every core feature included
Scheduled incremental backups
Safe update
Bulk management
Uptime monitoring
Advanced client report
Performance checks
Security checks
Optional Security add-on (2€/site): daily malware scanner, firewall and virtual patching, login protection, attack detections
PHP error monitoring
Visual regression monitoring
White label Still not convinced?
MalCare stops at security and backups. 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 responsive 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.
Every core feature is included at €1.99/site/month, plus clearly priced optional add-ons. Replace MalCare with 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.
Based on registered accounts on app.wp-umbrella.com, 2026.
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