Sucuri vs WP HealthKit
Sucuri is your bodyguard. WP HealthKit is your architect checking the building plans.
| Sucuri | WP HealthKit | |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Website protection: WAF, CDN, DDoS mitigation, malware cleanup | Plugin source code security and quality audit |
| Who it's for | Site owners and agencies managing live sites | Plugin developers and code authors |
| How it works | Edge network + malware signatures + incident response | 49 verification layers + AI code review |
| Price range | Free plugin – $499.99/yr | Free – £499/mo |
What Sucuri does well
- Integrated WAF + CDN (performance and security combined)
- DDoS protection at the network edge
- Post-hack malware cleanup service
- WordPress core integrity monitoring
- Global threat intelligence network
- Strong reputation for incident response
What WP HealthKit does differently
- Sucuri can't see inside your custom plugin code — it protects against known attack vectors at the network layer
- WP HealthKit finds vulnerabilities that attackers exploit even with a WAF in place (logic flaws look like legitimate traffic)
- Shift-left security: find issues during development, not after exploitation
- Covers code quality, accessibility, and compliance — not just security
- Companion plugin for continuous site monitoring — auto re-audit when plugins update
Where they overlap
Minimal. Sucuri protects the perimeter of a live site. WP HealthKit audits the code that runs inside it. Different layers entirely.
When to use both
- Agency building custom plugins for client sites: audit code with WP HealthKit, protect live sites with Sucuri's WAF/CDN
- Plugin developer: ensure your code is secure (WP HealthKit), recommend Sucuri to your users for runtime protection
Decision framework
| If you need... | Use... |
|---|---|
| WAF, CDN, and DDoS protection | Sucuri |
| Audit your plugin's source code | WP HealthKit |
| Post-hack malware cleanup | Sucuri |
| Pre-deployment security review | WP HealthKit |
| Both perimeter and code-level security | Use both |
Sucuri pricing
Free plugin, $199.99/yr (Basic), $9.99/mo (Firewall)
WP HealthKit pricing
Free (2 audits/mo), £4.99 single, £29/mo Pro, £149/mo Agency, £499/mo Enterprise
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