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ClickGuardian vs ProtectPPC
Both stand on click fraud software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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ClickGuardian combines click analysis with blocking and ad-platform integrations. Plans start at $49 a month, and listed monthly ad-spend limits range from $6,000 to $50,000.
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ProtectPPC combines rapid click analysis, automatic Google blocking, and exportable logs across major ad platforms. Microsoft and Meta workflows have platform-specific limits, while paid billing starts at $29 a month or a percentage of ad spend.
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| ClickGuardian | ProtectPPC | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: $490 a year | Starter: $29 a month |
| Plans published | 9 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | clickguardian.ai | protectppc.com |
| On click fraud software | #18 of 30 | #22 of 30 |
ClickGuardian: what it does well
- Analyzes clicks using more than 100 signals.
- Google Ads IP exclusions are applied automatically.
- Supports Microsoft Ads exclusion lists.
- Includes real-time visitor scoring and custom block rules.
- Live integrations include WordPress and Google Analytics.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- The trial lasts 7 days.
- Microsoft Ads exclusions must be applied by the user.
- Each plan covers one business and its owned properties.
ProtectPPC: what it does well
- Analyzes clicks in under 50 milliseconds
- Automatic Google Ads IP exclusions
- CSV click-log exports
- No-card 14-day Pro trial
- 30-day money-back guarantee
What to know first
- No free plan
- Microsoft IP lists require manual pasting
- Meta lacks IP-level blocking
- Billing uses the higher base or ad-spend rate
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