Should I choose Amcaptcha or CrowdSec?

CrowdSec holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 0.0★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Amcaptcha or CrowdSec?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory. CrowdSec has the deeper published review base (5 vs 0), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

Amcaptcha typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (0 reviews). CrowdSec typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (5 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between Amcaptcha and CrowdSec?

Migration support varies by app and category. Amcaptcha and CrowdSec both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Amcaptcha" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.

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Amcaptcha vs CrowdSec — WordPress

Amcaptcha vs CrowdSec

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Feature comparison between Amcaptcha and CrowdSec
Metric	Amcaptcha	CrowdSec
Rating	—	5.0 ★
Total reviews	0	5
Active installs	20+	2,000+
Free plan	—	—

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The call

Based on the data on this page, CrowdSec is the stronger choice for most WordPress Plugin Directory site owners — 5.0★ vs Amcaptcha's 0.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.

Who should pick what

Recommended by size: small/early-stage site owners who need fast install and low risk should default to CrowdSec; mid-market and enterprise site owners with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Amcaptcha's 0-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than CrowdSec's broader-but-shallower coverage.

How this is generated

This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.

1. Listing metadata

Field-level data

	Amcaptcha	CrowdSec
Tagline	—	—
Description	969 / 5000 chars19% used	710 / 5000 chars14% used
Screenshots	—	—
Languages
Platforms	WordPress	WordPress
Developer	alexmoskovsky	CrowdSec - lightweight and collaborative security engine
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Last updated	—	—

2. Categories & rankings

Shared categories on the same row · in-category position inline

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3. App details

Long-form description · keyword frequency

Amcaptcha

Provided by Multitoolbox. Simple, but strong captcha, built to prevent spam in WordPress comments. Succesfully blocks Xrumer-like tools. To leave a comment on your blog, visitors need to simple check the captcha’s field. That’s all! Forget about annoying typeing of letters and digits. Features: Extremely simple passing for human; Built-in id’s and function name’s generator to produce unique and random values, Xrumer won’t pass; Catchy look, you commentators won’t miss; Captcha’s code will be pasted into the comment form via JavaScript, so spam-bots will get a big parsing problems; Comment text saving, so if commentators forgot to check captcha’s field, they never have to write commen again. Languages: English; Русский; Український (thanks to Sweat Tony); Italiano (thanks to Sweat Tony). Čeština (thanks to Zeleny Rajce). Français (thanks to Laurent). Беларуская (thanks to Marcis G.). Amcaptcha is bulletproof solution tested on many blogs.

Top keywords

thanks5×3.36%
captcha4×2.68%
comment3×2.01%
simple3×2.01%
captcha s field2×1.34%
check2×1.34%
commentators2×1.34%
field2×1.34%
sweat2×1.34%
sweat tony2×1.34%
thanks to sweat2×1.34%
tony2×1.34%

CrowdSec

The CrowdSec plugin proactively blocks requests coming from known attackers. It does so by either directly using CrowdSec Blocklists Integration or by connecting to your CrowdSec Security Engine. Key Features: Instant CrowdSec Blocklist: Quickly block known WordPress attackers in a few clicks. Detect and block admin bruteforce attempts and scans of your WordPress Site. Remediation metrics: Enabling you to see the efficiency of the protection. (Console Users) Plug any of your existing Blocklist Integrations. (CrowdSec Security Engine Users) Apply decisions and subscribed blocklist of your security engine within WordPress. You can: Block aggressive IPs Display a captcha for less aggressive IPs

Top keywords

crowdsec5×4.95%
block3×2.97%
blocklist3×2.97%
engine3×2.97%
security3×2.97%
security engine3×2.97%
wordpress3×2.97%
aggressive2×1.98%
aggressive ips2×1.98%
attackers2×1.98%
crowdsec security

Amcaptcha vs CrowdSec

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