Defender Alternatives

Apps similar to Defender include ScanTower, which is free. Other options are PressVuln, Jetpack, Wordfence and Sucuri. There's no shortage of Anti-Malware Apps like Defender, with more than 25 alternatives for self-hosting, the web, Windows, Linux and Android.

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  1. ScanTower icon
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    ScanTower is a cloud website security scanner that checks for vulnerabilities, SSL/TLS issues, DNS problems, weak security headers and malicious scripts.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  2. PressVuln icon
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    PressVuln.com is a free, no-setup WordPress security scanner that instantly detects vulnerabilities in themes, plugins, or core files—no technical skills required.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    Good alternative?
     
  3. Jetpack icon
     6 likes

    Delivers comprehensive security with real-time backups, malware and spam protection, brute force defense, performance optimization via free CDN, analytics, AI-powered content tools, ad promotion, and design customization, regularly updated for compatibility.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Wordpress
    • US flagUnited States
    Jetpack screenshot 1
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  4. Wordfence icon
     9 likes

    Wordfence includes an endpoint firewall and malware scanner that were built from the ground up to protect WordPress. Our Threat Defense Feed arms Wordfence with the newest firewall rules, malware signatures and malicious IP addresses it needs to keep your website safe.

    54 Wordfence alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Wordpress
    Good alternative?
     
  5. Sucuri icon
     8 likes

    A web security portfolio offering a combination of on-premise installed security software in conjunction with a cloud hosted web application firewall and CDN.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Wordpress
    • US flagUnited States
    Sucuri screenshot 1
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  6. MalCare Security Service is a WordPress-specific security solution developed from the analysis of over 240,000 websites. It protects against threats like malware and hackers, ensuring constant security and accessibility.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Wordpress
    Good alternative?
     
  7. Unified application security platform — 12 scanners including SAST, DAST, SCA, and pen-testing in one on-premise deployment. Replaces your entire AppSec stack.

    91 Proscan AppSec alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. NinjaFirewall (WP Edition) is a true Web Application Firewall. Although it can be installed and configured just like a plugin, it is a stand-alone firewall that sits in front of WordPress.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Wordpress
    Good alternative?
     
  9. Acunetix icon
     14 likes

    Audit your website security and web applications for SQL injection, Cross site scripting and other web vulnerabilities with Acunetix Web Security Scanner. Download Free Edition!

    79 Acunetix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Wordpress
    Good alternative?
     
  10. Put yourself in the shoes of a hacker! Without technical expertise, launch an audit to detect security flaws on your website or web application. Online website vulnerability scanner. No installation required. ISO & RGPD compliant. How to avoid hackers?

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  11. SolidWP  icon
     3 likes

    SolidWP is a WordPress security solution that offers protection against vulnerabilities and brute force attacks. It includes custom login security, two-factor authentication, passkeys, and Patchstack Integration for virtual patching.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Wordpress
    Good alternative?
     
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