Side by side
ModSecurity vs Patchstack
Both stand on web security software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Visit ModSecurity Free plan APIWeb
Choose Patchstack if you need website vulnerability mitigation for WordPress components or npm dependencies, with targeted rules and API workflows. Look elsewhere if you need website file scanning to find existing malware. Developer costs $69 a month, and Web host and Enterprise use custom billing.
Visit PatchstackThe facts
| ModSecurity | Patchstack | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Developer: $69 a month |
| Plans published | None | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | patchstack.com |
| On web security software | #11 of 29 | #7 of 29 |
ModSecurity: what it does well
Patchstack: what it does well
- Mitigation rules can be deployed without code changes.
- Monitors WordPress components and npm dependencies.
- Threat Intelligence API supports security and automation workflows.
- Includes custom alerts, WP-CLI support, and remote software management.
- Retention can extend up to 24 months.
What to know first
- Does not scan website files for existing malware.
- Automatic Node.js mitigation is described as coming soon.
- Web host and Enterprise pricing uses custom billing.
- Developer includes three seats; extra seats cost $24/seat/mo.
Alternatives to ModSecurity Alternatives to Patchstack The whole list