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At a Glance
Cerber Security, Antispam & Malware Scan
Cerber Security, Antispam & Malware Scan
Star Rating
(55)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (92.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
0 Unlimited
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WordFence
WordFence
Star Rating
(60)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (93.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Cerber Security excels in its Malware Detection feature, scoring 9.4, which reviewers mention provides comprehensive scanning capabilities that effectively identify threats before they can cause harm.
  • Reviewers mention that WordFence's Firewall feature is robust, scoring 9.0, and users appreciate its ability to block malicious traffic, although some feel that Cerber's overall threat protection is slightly more effective.
  • G2 users highlight Cerber Security's Dashboard & Reporting capabilities, scoring 9.4, as particularly user-friendly, allowing for easy monitoring of security status, while WordFence's score of 8.7 indicates it may not be as intuitive.
  • Users on G2 report that Cerber Security's Quality of Support is rated at 8.5, with many reviewers praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team, whereas WordFence's support is rated lower at 7.6, with some users expressing frustration over response times.
  • Reviewers mention that Cerber Security's Vulnerability Assessment feature, scoring 9.2, provides detailed insights into potential security weaknesses, which users find invaluable for proactive security management, while WordFence's score of 8.8 indicates it may not offer the same depth of analysis.
  • Users say that Cerber Security's Alerting system, with a score of 9.2, is highly effective in notifying users of potential threats in real-time, whereas WordFence's alerting features, scoring 8.9, are seen as slightly less responsive, leading to potential delays in threat awareness.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cerber Security, Antispam & Malware Scan
Free
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WordFence
No pricing available
Free Trial
Cerber Security, Antispam & Malware Scan
Free Trial is available
WordFence
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
39
8.6
53
Ease of Use
8.2
38
8.1
53
Ease of Setup
8.4
33
8.2
29
Ease of Admin
8.9
34
8.4
27
Quality of Support
8.5
22
7.6
46
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
25
8.5
24
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
38
6.0
53
Features by Category
9.2
236
8.7
438
Administration
Feature Not Available
7.2
24
9.4
31
8.7
49
9.2
30
8.9
49
Risk Analysis
9.0
28
8.8
47
9.2
28
8.8
47
9.3
27
8.9
45
Threat Protection
8.9
24
9.0
47
9.2
24
9.0
42
9.4
24
8.7
45
9.3
20
8.8
43
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
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Cerber Security, Antispam & Malware Scan
WordFence
WordFence
Cerber Security, Antispam & Malware Scan and WordFence are categorized as Website Security
Unique Categories
Cerber Security, Antispam & Malware Scan
Cerber Security, Antispam & Malware Scan has no unique categories
WordFence
WordFence has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cerber Security, Antispam & Malware Scan
Cerber Security, Antispam & Malware Scan
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
92.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
5.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
1.9%
WordFence
WordFence
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
93.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
5.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
1.8%
Reviewers' Industry
Cerber Security, Antispam & Malware Scan
Cerber Security, Antispam & Malware Scan
Information Technology and Services
15.4%
Marketing and Advertising
9.6%
Printing
3.8%
Internet
3.8%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
3.8%
Other
63.5%
WordFence
WordFence
Entertainment
20.7%
Internet
8.6%
Design
6.9%
Marketing and Advertising
5.2%
Information Technology and Services
5.2%
Other
53.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Cerber Security, Antispam & Malware Scan
Cerber Security, Antispam & Malware Scan
Most Helpful Favorable Review
TR
Tammy R.
Verified User in Wholesale

We've been using Cerber for over a year, and like it for it's easy installation and ability for us to quickly learn it. The free version helps us to detect malicious IP addresses, and manage blacklisting and whitelisting. We are also able to monitor users...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Printing

Despite working carefully through the Starters Guide, I experienced a lockout problem due to some unidentified conflict between plugins on my website. I had to spend a lot of time resolving the issue and ultimately had to remove and reinstall all plugins...

WordFence
WordFence
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Rick M.
RM
Rick M.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

The WordFence tool is easily configured and will provide a good amount of protection at the basic level (unpaid). Engaging the paid version brings additional strengths needed for today's cyber vulnerabilities.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Abhishek S.
AS
Abhishek S.
Verified User in Internet

I dont know how but my website got hacked several times and after using wordfence there are pages in author sections i which people have posted spam pages on my website. THERE iS NO 2FA for them. Plus I havent got notified because every time they send me...

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Discussions
Cerber Security, Antispam & Malware Scan
Cerber Security, Antispam & Malware Scan Discussions
Wordpress User session duration - how derived ?
2 comments
Gregory M.
GM
By default, WordPress user sessions expire in 48 hours after logging in, or 14 days if you check the “Remember Me” box on the login form. You can specify...Read more
Next Active Directory Integration compatibility
2 comments
Gregory M.
GM
Please check the latest version; we've improved the authentication process: https://wpcerber.com/wp-cerber-security-8-8/Read more
Cerber not blocking wp-login.php even with setting turned on
2 comments
Adam R.
AR
That's it--I didn't realize that the plugin had whitelisted my IP. I just checked from another address, and the page is blocked correctly--thank you!Read more
WordFence
WordFence Discussions
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