Self-hosted WordPress security at $59/year vs Sucuri's cloud proxy at $199/year. No DNS changes, no third-party traffic routing, all features included from day one.
$59/year vs Sucuri's $199/year Basic plan. Save $140 every year.
Runs on your server. No third-party cloud proxy routing all your traffic.
One annual price. No monthly billing tiers or hidden charges for premium features.
No external CDN layer or DNS proxying. Zero latency added to your site's load time.
Install and activate — done. Sucuri requires pointing your DNS through their proxy servers.
Two-factor authentication included. Sucuri doesn't offer 2FA at any price point.
| Feature | GuardPress Pro | Sucuri |
|---|---|---|
| Web Application Firewall | Application-level | Cloud-based proxy |
| No DNS Changes Required | Exclusive | DNS proxy required |
| IP Blocking | ||
| Country Blocking | ||
| DDoS Protection | Rate limiting | Cloud-level |
| CDN Included | Anycast CDN | |
| No Single Point of Failure | Direct to host | Cloud outage = site down |
| Feature | GuardPress Pro | Sucuri |
|---|---|---|
| Malware Scanner | Server-side, deep scan | Remote scan (SiteCheck) |
| File Integrity Monitoring | Real-time | Periodic checks |
| Automated Cleanup | One-click repair | Manual ticket (12-48hr) |
| Vulnerability Scanner | Exclusive | |
| Blocklist Monitoring |
| Feature | GuardPress Pro | Sucuri |
|---|---|---|
| Two-Factor Authentication | Exclusive | |
| Brute Force Protection | Configurable | Basic |
| Custom Login URL | ||
| Login Attempt Limits | Via WAF only | |
| Password Strength Enforcement |
| Feature | GuardPress Pro | Sucuri |
|---|---|---|
| Activity Audit Logs | Detailed | Basic |
| User Action Tracking | ||
| Uptime Monitoring | Exclusive | |
| Email Security Alerts | ||
| Security Score | Exclusive | |
| Dashboard Widget |
| Feature | GuardPress Pro | Sucuri |
|---|---|---|
| Zero External Requests | Fully local | All traffic proxied |
| Direct Traffic Path | Visitor → Host | Visitor → Sucuri → Host |
| Lightweight Plugin | ||
| Caching | Edge caching |
| Feature | GuardPress Pro | Sucuri |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price (1 site) | $59/year | $199/year |
| 5 Sites | $149/year | $995/year |
| Unlimited Sites | $299/year | Not available |
| Free Version Available | Free plugin (no WAF) | |
| Money-Back Guarantee | 30 days | 30 days |
These capabilities are exclusive to GuardPress Pro and are not available in Sucuri at any price.
Built-in TOTP-based two-factor authentication for all user roles. Sucuri doesn't include any 2FA functionality — you'd need a separate plugin.
Proactive vulnerability detection for plugins and themes, checking against known CVE databases. Sucuri focuses on malware after infection, not prevention.
Built-in uptime checks monitor your site 24/7 and alert you instantly when it goes down. Sucuri requires a separate uptime monitoring service.
A weighted security health score that grades your WordPress installation. Clear, actionable recommendations tell you exactly what to fix first.
Add and configure HTTP security headers (HSTS, CSP, X-Frame-Options, etc.) directly from the plugin. Sucuri offers no security header management.
One-click security hardening applies recommended WordPress security best practices automatically. No manual .htaccess editing or DNS configuration required.
Yes. Remove the Sucuri plugin from WordPress, revert your DNS settings to point directly to your hosting server, then install and activate GuardPress Pro. No data migration is needed — GuardPress scans your site fresh and applies its own protection rules.
No. GuardPress runs entirely on your WordPress server as a plugin. There are no DNS changes, no cloud proxy, and no third-party servers involved. Your traffic goes directly to your hosting without any routing through external services.
GuardPress Pro is $59/year for 1 site, $149/year for 5 sites, or $299/year for unlimited sites. Sucuri's Basic plan starts at $199/year per site. Protecting 5 sites costs $995/year with Sucuri vs $149/year with GuardPress — nearly 7x the cost.
A self-hosted plugin like GuardPress gives you full control over your security data, has no single point of failure from a third-party CDN, requires no DNS changes, and works with any hosting setup. Cloud WAFs like Sucuri add latency by routing all traffic through external servers and require you to trust a third party with all your site traffic.
For small WordPress sites, GuardPress is the better choice. It costs $59/year vs Sucuri's $199/year, requires no complicated DNS setup, includes built-in 2FA and login protection, and provides a security health score with actionable recommendations. Sucuri's cloud WAF is designed for high-traffic sites where DDoS protection is critical.
Get better WordPress security at a fraction of the cost. No DNS changes required — install, activate, and you're protected.