Top 5 SolidWP Alternatives for WordPress Agencies

Managing multiple WordPress websites can be a complex task, especially for agencies that handle numerous clients. While SolidWP (formerly iThemes) offers solutions like the Solid Suite for security and backups, there might be limitations when it comes to managing client support requests and delivering effective client reporting. If you’re searching for a SolidWP alternative that can streamline your workflow and enhance your service offerings, you’re in the right place.

The Solid Suite offering from SolidWP (formerly iThemes) is a good option for keeping multiple WordPress sites secure and backed up. However, like all other WordPress management tools on the market (with the exception of Glow), it offers no ability for agencies to manage their clients’ support requests. This has a knock-on effect of making client reporting less effective (the perceived value you offer is not as high as it could be) and/or more time consuming (you’d need to manually add the development work you’ve completed). - Phil Storey, Founder of Glow

Let’s dig in.

Why Use a WordPress Management Tool

At Glow, our software manages thousands of WordPress websites, and we speak to WordPress agency owners every day.

The top 3 reasons we see agencies investing in WordPress management are:

1. Reporting - Send regular reports to clients to show them the work you’ve been doing to look after their website (prove the value of your service). This helps to keep clients investing in their support and maintenance service month over month, year over year.
2. Handling Support Requests from Clients - Many agencies still use email for handling support requests from clients, which is far from an ideal solution for a team of developers.
3. Keeping on Top of WordPress Updates - Customers often still dp this manually, logging in and out of each website to run updates.

If we had to pick one word to summarise the value these platforms provide, it would be efficiency. The way we have seen successful agency owners grow their businesses is by improving efficiency and leveraging technology and automation.

SolidWP Alternatives

If you’re considering alternatives to SolidWP, here are five WordPress management tools that might fit your needs:

1. ManageWP

ManageWP is a popular WordPress management tool that allows you to manage all your WordPress sites from one dashboard.

• User Interface: Intuitive and easy to navigate.
• Security: Offers security checks and uptime monitoring.
• Pricing: Free for basic features; premium add-ons are available per site.
• Support: Provides support through tickets and extensive documentation.

2. MainWP

MainWP is a self-hosted WordPress management solution, offering complete control over your data and management processes.

• User Interface: Customizable and integrates within your WordPress dashboard.
• Security: Includes security scanning and vulnerability checks.
• Pricing: Free core plugin; premium extensions available.
• Support: Offers community support and premium support options.

3. WP Umbrella

WP Umbrella provides a cloud-based platform to manage and monitor multiple WordPress sites efficiently.

• User Interface: Clean and modern dashboard.
• Security: Provides uptime monitoring and PHP error tracking.
• Pricing: Simple pricing plans based on the number of sites.
• Support: Responsive support team and knowledge base.

4. GoDaddy Pro

GoDaddy Pro is a suite of free tools for web developers and designers to manage WordPress sites.

• User Interface: Integrated with GoDaddy’s platform.
• Security: Offers security scans and backups.
• Pricing: Free to use; additional services may incur costs.
• Support: 24/7 customer support through various channels.

5. Glow

Glow is an all-in-one WordPress management platform designed specifically for agencies, combining maintenance, support, reporting, and more in one dashboard.

• User Interface: User-friendly and intuitive dashboard.
• Security: Comprehensive security monitoring and updates.
• Pricing: Flexible tiered and per-website pricing
• Support: Fast live chat support, offering personalized assistance.

Summary Table of SolidWP Alternatives

Tool	User Interface	Security Features	Pricing	Support
ManageWP	Intuitive Dashboard	Security Checks, Uptime Monitoring	Free with Premium Add-ons	Ticket Support, Documentation
MainWP	Customizable Dashboard	Security Scanning, Vulnerability Checks	Free Core, Paid Extensions	Community and Premium Support
WP Umbrella	Modern Dashboard	Uptime Monitoring, Error Tracking	Per-website pricing	Responsive Support
GoDaddy Pro	Integrated with GoDaddy	Security Scans, Backups	Free Tools, Paid Services	24/7 Customer Support
Glow	User-friendly Dashboard	Comprehensive Monitoring	Flexible Tiered & Per-Website Pricing	Fast, live chat support

More About Glow

Almost all agencies need the same core set of tools to efficiently manage multiple WordPress sites: a support system, a maintenance system, client reporting, team collaboration, and time tracking. And with traditional WordPress management software, you can get some of those tools, but not all.

"We used to have time tracking, tickets & reporting across different tools. Glow centralises all this into one easy to use dashboard." - Rick Makin, Head of Web Design, 21 Degrees Digital

Glow is the only product in the market that offers the ability to handle your entire WordPress care plan/support and maintenance service from ONE dashboard.

Here are five reasons why Glow stands out as a top SolidWP alternative:

1. Fast, always-human support: Whenever you need us, it’s us you’ll chat to. Not AI. Not a chatbot. Actual humans.
2. Maintenance and support ticketing in a single platform: Streamline your workflow by managing everything in one place.
3. Flexible pricing: All features are included in every plan, with the option to extend your existing plan by adding more websites on a pay-as-you-go basis, making it cost-effective for agencies of all sizes.
4. Leading industry reporting: Provide your clients with detailed and professional reports effortlessly, helping you to consistently prove the value of your service.
5. Free white glove migration service: Transition to Glow smoothly with expert onboarding assistance at no extra cost.

Click here to download our free website report template and see what Glow can do for you.