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Cloudbric vs MalCare
Both stand on website security 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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Choose Cloudbric if you need managed web and API protection or cloud WAF management, or want a VPN with a free tier and paid plans. VPN Plus plan details include prices, while WAF+ and WMS use FQDN, usage-based, or contract pricing without a stated amount.
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MalCare offers a free detection tier and paid plans with cleanup and more frequent scans. Check the cleanup and scan limits of each tier before choosing one.
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| Cloudbric | MalCare | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Plus Plan-Annual (Cloudbric VPN): $2.08 a month | Protect: $99 a year |
| Plans published | 12 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cloudbric.com | malcare.com |
| On website security software | #1 of 27 | #5 of 27 |
Cloudbric: what it does well
- WAF+ combines web, API, DDoS, bot, and malicious IP protection.
- WAF+ deployment requires a DNS change, without agent installation.
- A one-month WAF+ proof of concept covers one domain.
- WAF+ includes 24/7 technical support.
- VPN Plus supports up to 10 simultaneous connections.
What to know first
- WAF+ pricing is based on FQDN and has no listed amount.
- WMS SaaS and Enterprise have no listed prices.
- VPN Free is limited to selected server locations and one connection.
- VPN minimums include Android 7.0, iOS 17, Windows 10 64-bit, or macOS Monterey 12.
MalCare: what it does well
- Deep scans run on MalCare’s servers.
- Free plan includes weekly scans and a basic firewall.
- Repair and Fortify include malware cleanup.
- Fortify provides hourly scans and unlimited manual fixes.
- Tracks more than 39,000 known vulnerabilities.
What to know first
- Free detects malware but does not remove it.
- Protect does not include malware cleanup.
- Paid plans are billed yearly.
- Webhost suspension recovery is listed only for Fortify.
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