Is SolidWP still sold under that name?

The SolidWP website currently redirects to Kadence add-ons. Liquid Web describes Kadence Security as a product formerly known as Solid, so buyers should check the current Kadence package rather than rely on older SolidWP bundle descriptions.

Which costs less to start using?

Wordfence publishes a free security tier. A current standalone price for Kadence Security is not published on the Kadence add-ons page reached from SolidWP.

How much does Wordfence cost?

Wordfence lists Free at $0, Premium at $149 per year, Care at $590 per year and Response at $1,250 per year. Each Wordfence plugin installation needs its own license key.

Does SolidWP include backups while Wordfence does not?

The current Kadence add-ons page reached from SolidWP lists daily incremental backups and one-click restore in its Pro and Elite bundles. Wordfence does not publish backups as a feature of its listed security plans.

Do both offer a firewall?

Yes. Kadence advertises a real-time firewall and virtual patching in its security toolkit. Wordfence includes an endpoint firewall; its Free tier receives new rules after a 30-day delay, while paid plans receive them in real time.

Which can manage security across multiple WordPress sites?

Wordfence Central is free for Wordfence users and manages security across multiple sites. Kadence Central is listed in the Elite bundle and provides multisite management tools.

Will either company clean up a hacked site?

Wordfence lists hands-on incident response and malware cleanup with its Care and Response plans. The current Kadence add-ons page reached from SolidWP does not publish an included hacked-site cleanup service.

Are Restrict Content Pro and BackupBuddy included with SolidWP today?

Do not assume older SolidWP bundle descriptions apply to a new purchase. The SolidWP website now points to Kadence add-ons, which describe Kadence Memberships and Kadence Backups; buyers should confirm the products named in their checkout.

SolidWP vs Wordfence

Choose SolidWP’s current Kadence offering if you want WordPress security alongside backups and site-building tools; choose Wordfence if you want a dedicated security plugin with a free tier and published prices for paid protection. The SolidWP website now directs buyers to Kadence, so its older Solid Suite descriptions should not be treated as the current offer.

Last updated October 24, 2026.

At a glance

SolidWP compared with Wordfence, one row per dimension
Dimension	SolidWP	Wordfence
Current offering	SolidWP site redirects to Kadence add-ons	Wordfence security plugin and services
Product scope	Security, backups and site-building bundles	Firewall, malware scanning and security services
Backups	Daily incremental backups in Kadence Pro and Elite	Not published
Free tier	Not published for current Kadence Security	Wordfence Free
Published security pricing	Standalone Kadence Security price not published	Free; Premium $149/year; Care $590/year; Response $1,250/year
Firewall updates	Real-time rules and virtual patching	Real-time on paid plans; 30-day delay on Free
Malware scanning	Not published on current Kadence add-ons page	Malware scanner on Free and paid plans
Multisite management	Kadence Central in Elite bundle	Free Wordfence Central
Site licensing	Kadence bundle plans priced per site	Unique license key per plugin installation
Deployment	WordPress tools with off-site cloud backups	WordPress endpoint security plugin
Support	Support tickets	Free forum; paid tickets; Care and Response hands-on help
Platform	WordPress	WordPress

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Which should you choose?

Choose SolidWP if

WordPress owners buying security and backups together
Site builders who also need theme and block tools
Membership or WooCommerce sites seeking related tools
Agencies considering Kadence Central in the Elite bundle

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Choose Wordfence if

Site owners starting with a free firewall and malware scanner
Buyers seeking published security-only plan prices
Teams managing security across sites with free Wordfence Central
Organizations needing paid, hands-on incident response

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The verdict

The deciding factor is scope. The Kadence offering reached through SolidWP suits buyers who also need backups, membership tools or WooCommerce tools. Wordfence suits buyers focused on firewall and malware protection, particularly those who want a free starting point or the option to pay for hands-on incident response. Confirm which Kadence package you are buying: its current pages describe different software packages, and standalone Kadence Security pricing is not published there.