BlogVault vs MainWP
Features, use cases, pros and cons, and pricing side by side — and which one to pick.
Best for: Small businesses and stores running on WordPress, where data loss directly means lost revenue, Agencies and freelancers who manage multiple client WordPress sites and need one reliable backup standard
Read the full BlogVault review
Best for: Agencies managing 10+ client WordPress sites who need bulk updates and centralized monitoring, Freelancers selling monthly maintenance retainers who want a private, self-hosted control center
Read the full MainWP reviewCommission may apply at no extra cost
Which should you choose?
Choose BlogVault if
- You prefer simple yearly subscription billing.
Choose MainWP if
- You prefer monthly subscription billing.
- You want a one-time payment option.
BlogVault vs MainWP: pros and cons
BlogVault
BlogVault backs up your entire WordPress site — files, database, and custom settings — and sets itself up in about a minute. It handles large sites up to 200 GB and brings a decade of operational history. The trade-offs: it's WordPress-only, top usage tiers get expensive, and independent review data is scarce. Overall, it's a solid, low-friction choice for WordPress owners.
Pros
- Setup is about as fast as it gets — the plugin installs and self-configures in roughly 60 seconds
- Backups are complete by design — files, database, and custom configurations — which is what makes restores actually work
- Supports installations up to 200 GB, covering large and media-heavy sites that many backup plugins cannot handle
Cons
- It is WordPress-only, so non-WordPress assets such as email, DNS, and third-party SaaS accounts fall outside its safety net
- Costs scale sharply with usage — published plans reach about $98,133/year — so very large or high-usage sites should model their tier carefully before committing
- No independent review data (G2, Capterra, Trustpilot) was available at review time, so user satisfaction beyond vendor claims is hard to verify
MainWP gives agencies a free, self-hosted dashboard for bulk updates, uptime monitoring, and client reporting, keeping site credentials on infrastructure they own instead of a vendor's cloud. Overall, it's a smart, low-cost pick for multi-site teams, as long as you're comfortable hosting and securing the dashboard yourself and adding paid extensions where you need them.
Pros
- Self-hosted architecture means client credentials and site data never pass through a third-party cloud, which is a genuine advantage for agencies with confidentiality obligations
- The core Dashboard and Child plugins are free, so you can manage an entire portfolio without an upfront license cost
- Installation requires no complex server configuration—it works like any standard WordPress plugin on a host you already use
Cons
- You are responsible for hosting, securing, backing up, and updating the dashboard site itself—MainWP does not manage that infrastructure for you
- Each managed site requires the MainWP Child plugin, which adds a plugin to every client installation and can raise questions with security-conscious clients
- Advanced capabilities depend on paid extensions, so the true cost of a fully equipped setup grows beyond the free core
BlogVault and MainWP in detail
BlogVault
BlogVault is a WordPress-specific backup service that operates as a plugin on your site. Once installed, it automatically captures the entire WordPress installation — files, the database, and custom configurations — so nothing critical is left out of the snapshot. It supports installations of all sizes up to 200 GB, positioning itself as business-grade protection rather than a hobbyist utility.
Standout features
- Complete Full-Site Backups
- 60-Second Automated Setup
- Support for Very Large Sites
- A Decade-Long Track Record
- Zero Data Loss Positioning
Use cases
- Disaster Recovery for Business Sites
- Safety Before Plugin, Theme, and Core Updates
- Large and Media-Heavy WordPress Installs
- Agencies and Freelancers Managing Client Sites
MainWP
MainWP is a self-hosted WordPress management platform built on two components: a Dashboard plugin installed on one WordPress site you control, and a free MainWP Child plugin installed on each managed site. Once connected, the dashboard becomes a private control center for bulk updates to plugins, themes, and WordPress core, plus uptime monitoring, backups, security scans, and client reporting. Setup is as simple as installing any WordPress plugin, with no complex server configuration required.
Standout features
- Centralized Bulk Updates
- Real-Time Site Monitoring
- Self-Hosted Data Sovereignty
- Plugin-Based, No Server Configuration
Use cases
- Agency Portfolio Management
- Freelancer Maintenance Retainers
- In-House Multi-Site Brand Management
Pricing compared
List prices from each vendor's pricing page, before taxes and add-ons. Costs are per month.
| Pricing compared | BlogVault | MainWP |
|---|---|---|
| From (cheapest paid plan) | $4.13/mo Personal | $16.58/mo MainWP Pro Yearly |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | Not stated | Not stated |
| Money-back guarantee | Not stated | Not stated |
| Annual billing savings | — | — |
| Pricing model | Flat price | Flat price |
| Cost for 1 user | $4.13/mo Personal plan, billed annually | FreeCheaper MainWP Essentials plan, billed annually |
| Cost for 5 users | $4.13/mo Personal plan, billed annually · price per account (user limit not stated) | $16.58/mo MainWP Pro Yearly plan, billed annually · price per account (user limit not stated) |
| Cost for 10 users | $4.13/mo Personal plan, billed annually · price per account (user limit not stated) | $16.58/mo MainWP Pro Yearly plan, billed annually · price per account (user limit not stated) |
| Cost for 25 users | $4.13/mo Personal plan, billed annually · price per account (user limit not stated) | $16.58/mo MainWP Pro Yearly plan, billed annually · price per account (user limit not stated) |
| Plans | 3 | 4 |
| Prices checked | Checked Oct 12, 2026 | Checked Oct 13, 2026 |
| Price history | Tracking prices since Oct 1, 2026. No price change detected yet. | Tracking prices since Oct 1, 2026. No price change detected yet. |
- Cheapest plan that fits each team size. Per-user plans are multiplied by the number of users (respecting stated minimums and seat packs). Plans that include some users cost their base price plus the extra-user price for each user beyond those included. Flat-priced plans with no stated user limit are counted as one licence per user.
Cheaper for your team size
For 1 user (billed annually), MainWP costs $0/mo vs BlogVault at $4.13/mo.
- Only MainWP has a free plan.
Computed from published list prices on the dates shown. Excludes taxes, add-ons and promotions.