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Hide My WP Ghost vs Security Ninja
Both stand on web application firewall software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Self-hostedWeb
Hide My WP Ghost combines path concealment with several listed security controls, and its free plan includes a set of core protections. Paid plans add premium features and priority email support, with options covering multiple website counts.
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Free plan Self-hostedWeb
Security Ninja provides a free starting point and adds firewall, login, and integration features in Pro. Readers needing managed malware cleanup or a cleanup SLA should note that Pro is a plugin license and toolkit, not that service.
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| Hide My WP Ghost | Security Ninja | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Ghost 1: $29 a year | Pro — 1 site: $119 a year |
| Plans published | 8 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | hidemywp.co | wpsecurityninja.com |
| On web application firewall software | #8 of 35 | #12 of 35 |
Hide My WP Ghost: what it does well
- Changes login and admin URLs without changing WordPress files.
- Free plan includes firewall, 2FA, threat log and presets.
- Supports WordPress Multisite on subdirectories and subdomains.
- Integrates with Wordfence, Sucuri, WPML and WP Rocket.
What to know first
- Free plan offers basic path security.
- Paid plans range up to $1,449, paid once.
- Logs are retained for 30 days.
Security Ninja: what it does well
- Free plan includes more than 50 security tests.
- Core scanner compares files with official originals.
- Pro offers login protections and a cloud firewall.
- Webhooks can send selected events to named services.
- 25-site and larger licenses include white-label branding.
What to know first
- Pro trial requires a card or PayPal.
- Trial must be cancelled before it ends to avoid payment.
- Pro is not a managed malware-cleanup service.
- Pro plans use annual billing.
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