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Best Website Security Software 2026
Facts read 20 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
Website security software helps protect sites, applications and APIs from attacks, malware and vulnerabilities. Use this list to compare protection features, platform support, site coverage, plans and backup options.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Cloudbric | 6.4 | $2.08 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 | |
| 02 Detectify Surface Monitoring | Surface Monitoring suits security teams that need ongoing visibility into internet-facing assets and a way to organize remediation findings. | 5.4 | €2,500 a year | Free plan | Web, API | 5 Oct 2026 |
| 03 MalCare | 5.2 | $99 a year | Free plan | Web, Self-hosted | 3 Oct 2026 | |
| 04 Virusdie | Virusdie may suit small and medium-sized businesses seeking website scanning and cleanup, as well as service providers considering its PRO offer or API. | 5.2 | $15 a month | Free plan | Web, API | 5 Oct 2026 |
| 05 SiteLock | 5.0 | $19.99 a month | Free plan | Web, Self-hosted | 11 Oct 2026 | |
| 06 Astra Security | Astra suits engineering, security, and DevOps teams testing web applications, APIs, and cloud environments. | 4.9 | $699 a year | Free trial | Web, API | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 07 Patchstack | 4.7 | $69 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Web, API | 5 Oct 2026 | |
| 08 Acunetix | Acunetix is aimed at small and mid-size organizations managing web security. | 4.5 | $500 one-time | Free trial | Web, Windows, Linux, API | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 09 ModSecurity | 4.5 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux, Self-hosted | 4 Oct 2026 | |
| 10 OWASP Coraza WAF | Coraza suits teams building API or web application defenses who want to deploy a firewall in a self-hosted environment or alongside existing proxy infrastructure. | 4.4 | Free plan | Free plan | Mac, Linux, API, Self-hosted | 4 Oct 2026 |
The page puts newer releases before older ones. It uses figures makers publish and does not score the tools.
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Detectify Surface Monitoring
Surface Monitoring suits security teams that need ongoing visibility into internet-facing assets and a way to organize remediation findings.
WebAPI Record5.4 Visit
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MalCare
WebSelf-hosted Record5.2 Visit
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Virusdie
Virusdie may suit small and medium-sized businesses seeking website scanning and cleanup, as well as service providers considering its PRO offer or API.
WebAPI Record5.2 Visit
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SiteLock
WebSelf-hosted Record5.0 Visit
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Astra Security
WebAPI $699 a year Record4.9 Visit Astra suits engineering, security, and DevOps teams testing web applications, APIs, and cloud environments.
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Acunetix
WebWindowsLinux+2 $500 one-time Record4.5 Visit Acunetix is aimed at small and mid-size organizations managing web security.
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OWASP Coraza WAF
MacLinuxAPI+1 Free plan Record4.4 Visit Coraza suits teams building API or web application defenses who want to deploy a firewall in a self-hosted environment or alongside existing proxy infrastructure.
Before you choose
Compare protection features
Check for a web application firewall, malware scanning and malware removal. Vulnerability scanning can help identify weaknesses before they become incidents.
Backup included is another comparison field. Confirm which protections match the risks for your site or application.
Review plans and trials
A free plan is available from tools in this category. Paid-from prices and pricing on request also appear in listings.
A free trial can provide a way to evaluate a paid service before committing. Check the trial terms shown for the product.
Match your platform
Listed tools run on web applications, APIs, self-hosted deployments, Linux, Windows or macOS. Choose a deployment model that fits your site and operations.
Check site coverage
Sites included is a comparison field. Confirm how the product defines a site and whether its coverage matches the properties you need to protect.
Questions
What platforms do these tools support?
Listed platforms include web, API, self-hosted deployments, Linux, Windows and macOS.
Do website security tools offer free plans?
A free plan is available from tools in this category. Paid plans and pricing on request also appear.
Are free trials available?
A free trial is offered by tools in this category. Trial lengths and terms differ by product.
Which security features can I compare?
Compare web application firewalls, malware scanning, malware removal, vulnerability scanning, sites included and backup inclusion.
How is pricing shown?
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