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ManageWP vs MainWP

There are a number of reasons why 10k+ WordPress agencies, developers, and freelancers managing 600k+ websites considers MainWP as the best ManageWP alternative to manage hundreds of WordPress websites from a single dashboard for free,
yes, 100% FREE!

We are proud to say that MainWP is the only WordPress management plugin having
2000+ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reviews on WP.org

Best ManageWP Alternative

Don’t take our word, instead, have a look at what our users have to say who switched from ManageWP to MainWP.

Compared to ManageWP which we’ve used for a few years and is not a bad service, even though it’s owned by Godaddy lol, MainWP is much better all around and has way more time-saving extensions. Well done!
The free version is amazing on its own but well worth getting the pro if you manage multiple sites. Plus the ability to customize the dashboard look and feel? Sweet! Made the switch from ManageWP Orion and couldn’t be happier.
Moved from ManageWP to MainWP because it was too slow and buggy, don’t regret it!
I used the free version of ManageWP, but it had some bugs which prompted me to look for an alternative. That’s when one of my friends recommended MainWP, which he was using in an agency managing hundreds of client websites!
I started using MainWP – switched from ManageWP because I don’t want GoDaddy in my business. Anyway, it’s worked great. No issues thus far. Setup takes a little thought, but it was fine. Great plugin and meets my needs.
Forget ManageWP and go with this champ if you value your privacy, money, and time!

ManageWP vs MainWP

A head-to-head comparison table!

(Updated: April 2022)

MainWP

ManageWP

Price

FREE Forever

(30+ Premium Extensions: $199/yr)

$1800/yr

Number of sites

Unlimited

Unlimited

Open Source

Self-hosted

Data Privacy

GDPR Compliant for your Clients sites

*

White Label

5 Star Reviews

2000+

500+

Developer Friendly

CLI Enabled

REST API

Custom Dashboard

Custom Post Types

Code Snippets

Database Optimization

Manage Comments

Create Staging Sites

File Uploader

Domain Monitoring

* Many websites state that they are GDPR compliant. However, such statements do not mean that they are actually compliant. Since ManageWP (GoDaddy inc.) is not a self-hosted solution, you will need to review their Privacy Policy and their Data Processing Agreement (if they provide such documentation) to ensure that they are actually GDPR compliant.


Since ManageWP (GoDaddy inc.) collects and processes your clients’ personal information, you will need to ensure that they are GDPR compliant and will need to inform your clients that you are using ManageWP (GoDaddy inc.).


MainWP does not collect any of your clients’ personal information and thus does not keep any of your clients’ personal information on its servers. Since no personal information is collected, self-hosted solutions bypass GDPR completely. Using MainWP means that all personal information remains exclusively under your control.


Solutions that are not self-hosted collect personal information from your clients’ websites and keep that information on their servers. The collection of this personal information implicates GDPR. In addition, these solutions can also transfer this personal data to other companies and even to countries outside of the European Union, which can lead to GDPR violations.


The information provided on this page does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, it is for general informational purposes only.

Don’t worry aboutĀ migrating from ManageWP to MainWP. We have aĀ detailed guide.

Some More ā¤ļø From Users

Customers who compared ManageWP with MainWP and picked MainWP as the best ManageWP alternative.

No comparison. This is the tool for anyone managing multiple WordPress sites for sure. Especially if you’re managing more than 3. I used ManageWP for years, and don’t get me wrong – even that tool was very helpful, but this one goes deeper for less than half of what I was paying ManageWP.
Been having a lot of problems with the SaaS solution from ManageWP, due to their takeover by GoDaddy. Happy to have been using MainWP as a standalone solution on our dedicated server, which, coupled with a judicious sprinkling of the Pro extensions, has more than filled the gap.
If you have the appetite to host your own ā€œManageWPā€ style install, this plugin is for you. Super easy to use, super-fast, and secure control over your sites. We LOVE it!
I switched from ManageWP (GoDaddy), and the experience has been nothing but positive! The interface is more functional, less gimmicky, and provides greater functionality. Even with only the free tools from MainWP, taking care of multiple sites is a breeze! (But, really, you should buy MainWP Pro!)
I’ve used ManageWP for many years but due to GDPR rules etc. decided I should look at a self-hosted option. MainWP is great – simple to install and all features easy to use. No problems with any connections (unlike before where for no reason I’d need to reconnect many sites from time to time)
OK did my due diligence and tested the top five options that are out there that solve your managing multiple WordPress installations from one dashboard and MainWP won!

That’s all about ManageWP vs MainWP, have a look at migrating from ManageWP to MainWP guide.

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Privacy laws apply to businesses that collect personal information. Since no personal information is collected by the MainWP plugins, no privacy laws apply to the MainWP plugins. This includes GDPR, UK DPA 2018, PIPEDA, Australia Privacy Act 1988, LGPD, PIPL, and other privacy laws.
Donata Stroink-Skillrud
Donata Stroink-Skillrud
President of Agency Attorneys

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