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WPSec vs WPScan: catalog facts
WPSec	WPScan
Freemium The basic scan is free; scheduled scans and extra features come with an account and paid…	Freemium Free under the WPScan Public Source License for non-commercial use. Commercial use…
Web	macOS, Linux, Command line
Free instant scan without setup Checks core, plugins and themes against a vulnerability database	It enumerates plugins, themes and users and checks them against the WPScan vulnerability database, which is the most…
Only works for WordPress sites Scheduled scanning and the dashboard need an account	The dual licence makes commercial use paid rather than free, and full vulnerability data needs an API token…
Web application, Hosted service	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License: WPScan Public Source License
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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