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Patchstack vs Jetpack
Patchstack stops vulnerability attacks in their tracks – combining early detection with rapid protection to keep your WordPress sites safer, sooner.
Benefit
Patchstack
Jetpack
Vulnerability intelligence
#1 WordPress vulnerability discloser globally, fastest to protect against new vulnerabilities with exclusive intel for 500+ WordPress plugins
General security intel, slower response to new threats
Preventive security layer
9,100+ real-time virtual patches; WordPress specific protection modules
Generic web application firewall
Speed to mitigation
Warnings and protection (paid) 48h before intel is made public
No early warnings, relies on periodic scans
Reactive security layer (malware scanning)
None. Patchstack is focused on prevention but conflict-free to combine with scanning
Includes malware scanning and cleanup
Threat prioritization
Unique priority scoring with CVSS and exploitation activity to reduce alert fatigue
No threat prioritization
Customer support
Stellar human support in EU and US with <1h response time
Slower response times, primarily via tickets
Pricing
$99/mo for 50 websites (per site cost $1.99)
$5.14/month per site
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How does Patchstack work?
Patchstack provides the fastest real-time vulnerability management and proactive protection for WordPress sites.
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Quick-connect
Use the plugin to connect your websites to a central dashboard
2
Early detection
Get prioritized alerts and protection up to 48h before other sources
3
Rapid mitigation
Real-time virtual patches auto-protect your sites from attacks
4
Resolve carefree
Remain protected and make sure nothing breaks when updating at your convenience
Patchstack identifies vulnerabilities using a vast database, supported by a motivated community of ethical hackers. It then automatically applies virtual patches, protecting against emerging threats up to 48h in advance, without altering site code. The central dashboard allows developers to manage updates and maintain security across all websites, without relying on plugin-based malware scanning.
How does Jetpack work?
Jetpack Security is a WordPress plugin that provides site protection through features like automated backups, malware scanning, and real-time threat detection. It includes a web application firewall (WAF) to block malicious traffic, downtime monitoring to alert site owners of issues, and brute force attack prevention to secure login attempts.
Why is Patchstack better?
Patchstack offers a more tailored approach to WordPress security by focusing on proactive vulnerability detection and virtual patching, ensuring sites are protected before threats can exploit known weaknesses. Unlike Jetpack, which provides general security features, Patchstack specializes in securing plugins and themes, offering in-depth insights and managed vulnerability disclosure to keep the WordPress ecosystem safer. This targeted approach makes Patchstack a better choice for businesses that prioritize proactive threat prevention and plugin security.
New preventive approach
A vulnerability is detected
Virtual patches block attacks
Website is indefinitely secure against ALL vulnerability types
An update resolves the vulnerability
Old reactive approach
A website becomes vulnerable
Website becomes compromised
IF detected (e.g. malware), compromise has to be manually remediated
Website can be re-compromised until an update
Preventive security is effective security
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Fastest protection
#1 WordPress vulnerability discloser globally with exclusive intel for 400+ WordPress plugins
No code changes
Virtual patches do not change any code and cannot break the fidelity of websites.
Lightweight
Our connector plugin and virtual patches are reported up to 10x lighter than competitors.
Top Jetpack alternatives
Other alternatives include WPScan, Wordfence, Malcare, Sucuri and All-In-One Security, but Patchstack’s focus on vulnerability management and attack prevention ensures that users can avoid malware infections altogether.
What the FAQ?
Setting up Patchstack takes no more than a few minutes per installation. The data might need a few minutes to show up after a successful installation.
Patchstack runs several tasks on each page load but based on tests from us and from our customers we have seen that Patchstack does not affect your website’s performance in any significant or noticeable way. In fact, a test done by one of our users indicated that Patchstack is up to 10x lighter than competing security services.
No. virtual patches operate as security rules applied on demand. They don’t change the plugin or website code. Instead, they block suspicious activity from tampering with plugins.
Malware is most commonly injected by exploiting security vulnerabilities. Patchstack detects those vulnerabilities and automatically applies virtual patches that provide highly targeted, lightweight and effective way to hold off attacks to prevent any malware to get inside.
Malware scanners in the other hand scan for already injected malware which means the website has already been compromised and infected which also requires a thorough clean-up. While having regular malware scans is important to cover your back, it’s always better to prevent malware infections in the first place.
We provide assisted setup if you have 20+ sites. Contact our support via the Intercom after you’ve signed up.
Developer plan
Protected websites
Per month, billed yearly
Billed monthly
- Websites supported50+
- Intel and protection up to 48h in advance
- Rapid mitigation with virtual patching
- Protection modules and custom rules
- Remote software management
- Remote hardening settings
