ManageCert vs ManageWP
ManageWP is great for what it does: managing WordPress installs at scale (updates, backups, security). But SSL monitoring is a paid add-on, domain registration monitoring isn't included, and your portfolio is locked to WordPress. ManageCert is the cross-stack property-hygiene layer — works alongside ManageWP, covers what ManageWP doesn't.
Why ManageCert for ManageWP
Property hygiene, all included
SSL + domain + DNS daily, all tiers, no add-ons. ManageWP charges per-add-on per-site for SSL — it adds up fast.
Works for any CMS or host
ManageWP is WordPress-only. We monitor any HTTPS site — WP, Webflow, Shopify, Ghost, custom.
Works alongside ManageWP — not against it
Keep ManageWP for WP-side management. Add ManageCert for external-health (cert + domain + DNS). Different jobs.
ManageCert vs ManageWP — feature by feature
| Feature | ManageWP | ManageCert |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress updates + backups | Yes (core) | No — out of scope |
| SSL certificate monitoring | Paid add-on | All tiers |
| Domain expiry (WHOIS) | — | ✓ |
| DNS record change alerts | — | ✓ |
| Cross-CMS support | WP only | Any HTTPS site |
| Pricing model | Per-add-on per-site | Flat per tier |
| Pricing for 200 sites | Add-on stack: many $/site | $99/mo (Agency, flat) |
Comparison reflects publicly listed features at time of writing. Verify on the provider's site for the latest.
SSL, domain expiry, DNS — daily, across all your domains.
SSL certificates
Expiry, issuer, SANs, chain validity, hostname match. Alerts at 30/14/7/1 days, plus immediate if invalid.
Domain registration
RDAP + WHOIS lookups daily. Alerts at 60/30/14/7 days. Catches lapsed-domain → squatter before it happens.
DNS records
A/AAAA/MX/CNAME/TXT/NS snapshot + diff. Catches mid-night MX flips before mail breaks for a week.
ManageCert vs ManageWP
Solo $19 · Pro $39 · Agency $99 · Studio $249. 14-day free trial. Annual saves 20%.