WP Guard vs WP Buffs
WP Buffs is care plans from an established maintenance partner. WP Guard is done-for-you protection with a written guarantee. Here is the honest comparison.
The difference in one table
| WP Buffs | WP Guard | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Care plans, effort-based | Protection plans, outcome-based |
| Who does the work | WP Buffs staff | WP Guard experts, helped by AI that watches continuously |
| Outcome guarantee | No explicit outcome guarantee | Written guarantee on covered sites |
| If a site is hacked | Covered on higher tiers | We help repair and restore it, on every covered site |
| Pricing model | Per site per month, tiered | Free scanner, Pro plugin $49/mo, Guaranteed $1,999/yr (founding $1,400/yr) |
| Response | Support hours by tier | 24-hour response, around the clock, on covered sites |
Competitor details are from public information and may change; check their site for current pricing.
Which is right for you?
Choose WP Buffs if
WP Buffs fits when...
You want a familiar monthly care plan brand and are comfortable that the promise is effort, not outcome.
Choose WP Guard if
WP Guard fits when...
You want the promise in writing. Once your site passes the clearance scan, WP Guard stands behind the outcome, not just the effort.
See plansWP Buffs is one of the best-known names in WordPress care plans, with real humans and white-label options. They are a credible operator.
A written outcome guarantee
Tools and care plans promise effort. WP Guard guarantees the outcome: once your site passes our malware and hack clearance scan, if a covered site is compromised, we help repair and restore it. In writing, with a 24-hour response, around the clock. We monitor continuously, so we will often know there is a problem before you do.
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