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