Simple, Honest Pricing

WordPress Security Pricing That Pays for
Itself Immediately

One prevented hack can cost $5,000 to $100,000 in lost revenue, cleanup fees, and SEO recovery. Guardian Gaze Pro costs less than a single Wordfence incident response.

Free
Real, useful protection for personal sites and blogs. Not a gimped trial.
$0
Forever free · No credit card
What's included
✓Daily malware scans
✓File integrity monitoring
✓WordPress core integrity checks
✓Brute force login protection
✓Login security (CAPTCHA, lockouts)
✓IP blocking & management
✓Security hardening options
✓A to D risk score dashboard
✓Security activity log
✓Email security alerts
✗Real-time firewall rules
✗AI/LLM malware analysis
✗IP reputation blocking
Most Popular
Pro
Full AI-powered protection. The only WordPress security plugin with LLM threat reasoning.
$149.99
Per site · per year, billed annually
30-day money-back guarantee. Email us and we refund in full, no questions asked.
Everything in Free, plus:
AI/LLM malware detectionUnique
Plain-English scan reportsUnique
✓Real-time firewall rule updates
✓IP reputation blocking (real-time)
✓Country / geo-blocking
✓Hourly + on-demand scan schedule
✓Database malware scanning
✓Plugin & theme vulnerability alerts
✓Priority email support (24h SLA)
Agency Starter
Bulk Pro licenses for agencies & developers. Volume discounts from 10+ sites.
sites
10 × $149 = $1,490
$1,341
Per year · 10% off
Everything in Pro, plus:
✓10 Pro license keys (bulk)
✓10% volume discount applied
✓Keys delivered to your dashboard
✓Multi-site central dashboard
✓Priority support (4h SLA)
Full Feature Matrix

Guardian Gaze vs The Competition

Feature
Guardian Gaze
Free · $149.99/yr Pro
Wordfence
Free · $149/yr Premium
MalCare
Free · $99/yr Protect
Sucuri
Free plugin · $199.99/yr
Detection Technology
LLM / AI Reasoning Engine✓ Unique✕Basic heuristics✕
Signature-Based Detection✓✓ 6,018 sigs✓Remote only
Polymorphic / Obfuscated Malware✓LimitedLimited✕
Database-Resident Malware✓✓Partial✕
Zero-Day / Heuristic Detection✓SomeSome✕
Reporting
Plain-English AI Reports✓ Unique✕✕✕
A to D Risk Score Dashboard✓ Unique✕Basic score✕
Email Security Reports✓✓✓✓
Audit Log✓ 90 days30 days (paid)7 to 60 days✓
Firewall & Protection
Web Application Firewall (WAF)✓ Endpoint✓ Endpoint✓ Endpoint✓ Cloud DNS
Real-Time Firewall Rule Updates✓ Pro30-day delay (free)✓ Repair+✓
IP Reputation Blocking✓ Pro✓ 40,000+ IPs✓ Protect+✓
Country / Geo-Blocking✓ Pro✓ Premium✓ Protect+✓
DDoS ProtectionBasic rate limitingRate limitingRate limiting✓ CDN-level
CDN Included✕✕✕✓
Login Security
Brute Force Protection✓ Free✓ Free✓ Free✓
Two-Factor Authentication✓✓✓3rd party
Pricing & Value
Entry Paid Plan$149.99/yr$149/yr$99/yr$199.99/yr
Malware Cleanup IncludedGuided removal✕ $179/incident✓ Paid plans✓ Paid plans
Free Tier: Real Protection✓30-day delayed rulesScan only, no removalNo WAF
Performance ImpactZeroMeasurable (shared hosting)Zero (off-site)Zero (cloud)
Know Before You Buy

The Honest Truth About
Each Competitor

Wordfence
Free · $149 · $590 · $1,250/yr
Most Popular WordPress Security Plugin
5.1 billion attacks blocked in past 30 days
6,018 malware signatures in real-time set
40+ person dedicated security team (Defiant Inc.)
Wordfence Central for multi-site management (free)
647 web application firewall rules
Free plan has 30-day delayed threat intelligence
Signature-only, cannot detect polymorphic or novel malware
Measurable server resource usage on shared hosting
Malware cleanup costs $179 per incident (not included)
No plain-English reporting, technical output only
MalCare
Free · $99 · $299 · $499/yr
✓ Best for Automated Cleanup
Off-site scanning, zero performance impact
1-click malware removal (paid plans)
Cheapest entry-level paid plan at $99/yr
18 billion+ requests processed monthly
White-label reports for agencies (Fortify plan)
Free plan: detects malware but won't show you where
No LLM/AI reasoning, pattern-matching only
Hourly scanning only available at $499/yr Fortify tier
No plain-English AI-generated explanations
Database-resident malware detection is partial
Sucuri
Free plugin · $199.99-$499.99/yr
Best for High-Traffic / Enterprise
Cloud DNS-level WAF, strongest firewall architecture
CDN included, measurable page speed improvement
Industry-leading DDoS mitigation
Cleanup included (guaranteed SLA)
Owned by GoDaddy, enterprise track record
Most expensive option, $199.99/yr minimum for WAF
SSL support requires $299.99/yr Pro plan minimum
Free plugin does remote surface scanning only
Complex DNS setup required for cloud WAF
No AI or LLM reasoning capabilities

Data based on publicly available pricing and feature information as of Feb 2026. View our full comparison →

Why Pro is Worth It

The Math is Simple

$149.99 vs $5,000+
The average cost of recovering from a WordPress hack starts at $5,000. Guardian Gaze Pro pays for itself with a single prevented incident.
Detects What Others Miss
LLM-assisted reasoning catches polymorphic backdoors, obfuscated code, and database-resident malware that signature-only scanners cannot detect.
Four Outputs, Every Scan
Each scan delivers: a clear A to D risk score, a readable plain-English explanation of every finding, full dashboard visibility into your site's security posture, and a next-step guidance path, including one-click escalation for critical threats.
Zero Performance Cost
Guardian Gaze runs asynchronously and never touches your page-rendering pipeline. Maximum security with genuinely zero impact on visitor experience.
Pricing FAQ

Common Questions

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Is the free plan really free? What's the catch?
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Yes, genuinely free, forever. The free plan includes daily scans, file integrity monitoring, login protection, the A to D dashboard, and email alerts...
How does Guardian Gaze's $149.99 compare to Wordfence Premium at $149?
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They're essentially the same price per year, but Guardian Gaze Pro includes AI/LLM malware reasoning...
Does Guardian Gaze automatically delete malware it finds?
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By design, Guardian Gaze focuses on safe, accurate detection and guided remediation rather than automated deletion.
Can I use Guardian Gaze on multiple sites?
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The Free and Pro plans cover a single WordPress installation.
What happens when my annual subscription renews?
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Your subscription renews automatically at the same price. You'll receive a reminder email 14 days before renewal.

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