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Watchful vs WPSec: catalog facts
Watchful	WPSec
Freemium A free account is available, with paid options for more.	Freemium The basic scan is free; scheduled scans and extra features come with an account and paid…
Web	Web
Bulk updates and installs across many sites Backup scheduling with staleness monitoring	Free instant scan without setup Checks core, plugins and themes against a vulnerability database
Focused on WordPress sites Paid plan details are not on the homepage	Only works for WordPress sites Scheduled scanning and the dashboard need an account
Hosted service	Web application, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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