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WP Umbrella: One Plugin to Replace the Updraft Stack.

WP Umbrella is built for agencies that want a faster, simpler way to manage multiple client sites. From one clean dashboard, you get reliable backups, safe updates, performance monitoring, proactive security scans, and white-label reports. No configuration hassles, bottlenecks, or stacking plugins. Just clean, reliable site management that scales with your agency.

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6 reasons to switch from Updraft to WP Umbrella

WP Umbrella vs. Updraft

Pricing

(Competitor) Tiered pricing based on individual plugins

(WP Umbrella) €1.99 per site/month for all features. No hidden costs

GDPR-compliant backups

(Competitor) Only support storage provided by US based companies

(WP Umbrella) 100% GDPR-compliant, EU-based data storage

Client reports

(Competitor) No dedicated client reports for maintenance work

(WP Umbrella) Automated, white-label client reports with custom scheduling and content

Bulk update core, plugin, and theme updates

(Competitor) Bulk update themes and plugins only (via UpdraftCentral)

(WP Umbrella) Bulk update themes, plugins and WordPress Core

Uptime & performance monitoring

(Competitor) Not provided

(WP Umbrella) Reliable monitoring with customizable check intervals

Security and vulnerability monitoring

(Competitor) Does not include security scanning

(WP Umbrella) Integrated security monitoring with virtual patching

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Free migration service

Hassle-free migration from Updraft to WP Umbrella

Switching to WP Umbrella is quick, effortless and free

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.

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WP Umbrella
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1st Easiest To Use in WordPress Management Tools
Discover the Preferred Updraft Alternative
WP Umbrella is a leading plugin developers and agencies trust for managing multiple WordPress sites. Unlike Updraft, which offers different plugins for different functions, WP Umbrella is laser-focused on site maintenance, security, backups, performance and uptime monitoring, and automated client reporting, all from one dashboard.

WP Umbrella delivers a modern, intuitive, and user-friendly interface. Recognized as the easiest-to-use WordPress management tool by G2, with a top ease-of-use score of 9.8 out of 10, we pride ourselves on our exceptional user experience and customer support.

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Backup and restoration

WP Umbrella provides reliable, lightweight incremental backups with one-click restores, keeping your sites easy to recover without slowing them down or cluttering the server. Your backups are encrypted and stored in GDPR-compliant EU data centers, with flexible scheduling included.

Updraft processes and stores backups on your server. On bigger sites, that can mean bulky temp files using up to 67% of disk space during backup. And if something interrupts the process, leftover files can pile up and slow down your sites.

GDPR-compliant backups

Lighter incremental backups after initial full backup

Backup scheduling flexibility

Flexible backup retention period

Partial backup restoration

1-click backup restoration

Prevents heavy archives on the server

Reliable backups

*All features are included in WP Umbrella monthly package for $1.99 per site.

Maintenance

WP Umbrella brings all your maintenance tools into a single dashboard: safe updates with rollback, post-update cache clearing, uptime and domain monitoring, response time tracking, PageSpeed insights, and advanced bulk actions. You can even add notes and labels to keep things organized.

Updraft handles maintenance through a separate plugin, UpdraftCentral. It's free for up to five sites (then $9-$39/month), but limited to basic dashboard functions like updates and labeling without the deeper automation or performance monitoring that come standard with WP Umbrella.

Intuitive dashboard

Automatic post-update cache clearing

Safe updates and visual regression testing

Sites notes and labels

Uptime rate & domain monitoring

Flexible schedules for monitoring

Website response time monitoring

Google PageSpeed monitoring

Activity log

Update automation (granular control over plugins, themes & core)

*All features are included in WP Umbrella monthly package for $1.99 per site.

Powering over 30k WordPress sites worldwide

WP Umbrella has got you covered with everything you need to manage and backup WordPress sites, all under one dashboard.

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Security

WP Umbrella delivers proactive security through Site Protect, its virtual patching feature powered by Patchstack. It blocks known plugin and theme vulnerabilities before an official update is available. Site Protect also stops malicious IPs and locks down common weak points like XML-RPC, user enumeration, and readme access.

You also get SSL and domain expiry monitoring, PHP error detection, and instant alerts via Slack or email when something breaks. Updraft's All-in-One Security (AIOS) covers basics like brute force protection and firewall rules, but lacks virtual patching entirely. That means your site stays exposed until an update is applied.

Virtual patching

Downtime/uptime monitoring

Brute force protection

Plugin, theme & core vulnerability monitoring

SSL certificate monitoring

PHP error monitoring

Automatic vulnerability blocking

Real-time alerts on Slack/email

*All features are included in WP Umbrella monthly package for $1.99 per site.

Client Maintenance Reports

WP Umbrella takes reporting seriously because your work deserves to be seen. It automatically generates clean, white-label maintenance reports that clients actually understand. Add your branding, include GA insights, schedule delivery, attach PDFs, and customize everything from email content to recipient lists.

Updraft offers no client reporting capabilities whatsoever, leaving you to manually communicate your maintenance work to clients - a time-consuming process that doesn't scale with your agency.

Automated maintenance reports

White-label customization

PDF attachment option

Email customization

Recipient management

GA integration

Scheduling options

Downloadable reports

*All features are included in WP Umbrella monthly package for $1.99 per site.

WP Umbrella is the go-to tool for
over 5k agencies and developers

WP Umbrella offers the most reliable and cost-effective solution to back up and manage your sites.

Our platform is designed for simplicity and efficiency, enabling you to conduct and automate all essential WordPress maintenance tasks effortlessly.

Featuring the most advanced WordPress monitoring system on the market, a reliable backup system hosted in the EU, and transparent pricing, WP Umbrella is revolutionizing the way agencies and freelancers manage their WordPress projects.

We are also proud to have outstanding reviews on Trustpilot, G2 and WordPress!

4,9

Reviews

4,7

4,8

The best WordPress maintenance solution

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.

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Founder at Chasemade

Managing 12 websites with WP Umbrella

Automate your WordPress maintenance workflow and boost your productivity

Let WP Umbrella handle the maintenance so that you can focus on growing your business.

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WP Umbrella vs. Updraft

What made our customers switch from Updraft?

Simple and easy to use tool for increased productivity

Everything you need to manage multiple WordPress sites in minutes from one modern, intuitive dashboard, without paying extra or downloading more plugins. Streamline your workflows with automatic cache clearing and post-update database updates, details that increase productivity and save considerable time and effort managing multiple WordPress websites.

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.

Reliable alerting system

You can truly rely on our monitoring system to instantly alert you where you work if your site experiences downtime or issues, whether on Slack or email.

Transparent pricing, inclusive of all features

WP Umbrella is built specifically for WordPress agencies and developers. Our pricing plan reflects this by enabling full control and scalability. All our features are included in our €1.99 monthly flat rate per site. No add ons, no guessing what your next bill might look like.

Made by WordPress experts for WordPress lovers

We have a long history with WordPress and are proud to be part of the community. Our product is developed with direct input from our users, reflecting our community-driven mindset. Join us for the features, stay for the community ❤️

Concise and fully customizable reporting

Client reports build trust. It's a great way to prove the value of your work and keep customers up to date with the health and performance of their website. Our white labeled automatic reports clearly communicate the key metrics your customers care about without diving too much into business details or technical information.

Advanced security

We take site security extremely seriously and encourage a proactive approach. For an added layer of safety, we have a full integration with Patchstack, helping you to detect and spot vulnerabilities before they become actual issues.

Pricing

Transparent pricing, inclusive of all features

Supposedly free.

UpdraftPlus: Premium starts at $70/year for 2 sites

UpdraftCentral: Free for up to 5 sites.

Premium starts at $9/mo for 15 sites, $39/mo for unlimited.

AIOS: $70/year per site.

~$140/year

$ 11.6 per site/month

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
$ 1.99 per site/month
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More reasons to consider WP Umbrella as an alternative to Updraft

One plugin replaces the entire Updraft stack

Instead of managing multiple Updraft plugins (UpdraftPlus, UpdraftCentral, AIOS), get everything in one clean, integrated solution.

More productivity, more peace of mind

WP Umbrella provides a seamless experience with comprehensive monitoring, automated reports, safe updates, and superior customer support.

Get a reliable partner

WP Umbrella is a reliable solution powered by a devoted team of WordPress experts. When you sign up, you also sign up with a partner committed to helping you with your WordPress sites.

Save money with transparent pricing

Our pricing is transparent and all features are included in a monthly flat rate of €1.99 per site. More cost-effective than stacking multiple Updraft plugins.

GDPR & Data privacy

Your data is safe with us and stored in our own servers in Europe. We don't sell your data and we never will. Full GDPR compliance.

Free migration

We'll set you up for a smooth transition from Updraft. We take care of everything and check your first backups so you don't have to.

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Frequently asked questions

Does WP Umbrella have a free trial?
Yes. You can give WP Umbrella a 14-day test drive for free. No credit card required.
Why should I switch from Updraft to WP Umbrella?
Instead of managing multiple Updraft plugins (UpdraftPlus, UpdraftCentral, AIOS) with separate pricing and configurations, WP Umbrella provides everything in one integrated platform. You get GDPR-compliant backups, comprehensive monitoring, security, updates, and client reports for just €1.99/site/month.
Is there a free migration service from Updraft to WP Umbrella?
Yes. We have a dedicated in-house team of WordPress experts at your service to make the transition as smooth for you as possible, enabling you to take advantage of all WP Umbrella’s power features immediately. And we’ll do it all for you for free.
Does WP Umbrella provide better backups than UpdraftPlus?
Yes, WP Umbrella provides GDPR-compliant backups stored in EU data centers, while UpdraftPlus only supports US-based storage providers. Our backups don't create heavy temp files on your server like UpdraftPlus, which can use up to 67% of disk space during backup processes.
What are the best Updraft alternatives?
The best alternatives to Updraft include WP Umbrella, BlogVault, and BackWPup. However, WP Umbrella is unique in providing not just backups, but complete WordPress management including security, monitoring, updates, and client reports in one integrated platform.
How does WP Umbrella's pricing compare to the Updraft stack?
The full Updraft stack (UpdraftPlus Premium + UpdraftCentral + AIOS) costs around $140/year per site. WP Umbrella provides all these features plus comprehensive monitoring and client reports for just €1.99 per site per month, making it much more cost-effective.
Can WP Umbrella help me demonstrate value to clients better than Updraft?
Absolutely! While Updraft offers no client reporting capabilities, WP Umbrella provides automated, white-label reports that show all your maintenance work, including backups, updates, security checks, and performance metrics. This helps you demonstrate comprehensive value to clients.
Does WP Umbrella have better security features than Updraft AIOS?
WP Umbrella provides virtual patching through Site Protect that blocks vulnerabilities before updates are available, while AIOS lacks this proactive protection. We also include comprehensive monitoring for SSL certificates, PHP errors, and real-time Slack/email alerts.

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