InfiniteWP vs MainWP in 2026: Best Self-Hosted WordPress Tool for Agencies

Key takeaway: Glow is our top pick for most agencies in 2026: it combines client support tickets, WordPress maintenance and white-label reports in one hosted dashboard, with backups, uptime and security included from $1.95 per site per month. If you must self-host, MainWP is the stronger of these two in 2026: it is open source, released updates in November 2026 and has clear Pro pricing. InfiniteWP still suits existing users who want annual licences, but its pricing page is inconsistent, so confirm the price with the vendor.

Disclosure: Glow is our product. Competitor details are from their own websites, checked November 2026.

• Choose Glow (best overall for agencies) if: you want support tickets, maintenance and white-label reports in one dashboard, with backups, uptime and security included at $1.95 per site per month and your first site free.
• Choose MainWP if: you want an actively developed, open-source dashboard with custom team roles and a flat monthly or lifetime Pro price.
• Choose InfiniteWP if: you already use it, or want a self-hosted panel on your own server (not inside WordPress) with built-in free backup and restore.

How do InfiniteWP and MainWP compare side by side?

Prices are in US dollars as of November 2026, from each vendor's pricing page. "Not listed" means we did not find it on the vendor's own pages; "Not verified" means the evidence was unclear.

	Glow (our top pick)	InfiniteWP	MainWP
Model	Hosted SaaS + free plugin	Self-hosted admin panel on your server + client plugin	Self-hosted (a plugin on your own WordPress site), open source GPL
Starting price (as of November 2026)	First site free; $1.95 per site per month	Free core; paid licences are annual, but the pricing page showed two conflicting price sets: check the vendor's site	Free core; Pro $29/month or $599 lifetime
Free tier	First site only, all features	Yes, unlimited sites (admin access, updates, backup and restore)	Yes, unlimited sites
Bulk updates	Yes	Yes (free)	Yes
Safe updates / rollback	Yes, included (backup, screenshots, automatic rollback)	Not listed	Not listed on pricing page
Backups	Included: daily, last 7 kept, 10GB per site, EU or US storage	Yes, free backup and restore	Through integrations (UpdraftPlus, WPvivid and others)
Uptime	Included, from 3-minute checks	Paid add-on	Through integrations (Uptime Robot, NodePing and others)
Security	Vulnerability alerts, safe patching, login protection, file scan	Malware scanning, Wordfence and iThemes Security views; Duo 2FA paid	Vulnerability scanner (NVD data, Jetpack Protect integration)
White-label reports	Included, automated, with GA4 and Search Console	Client reports paid add-on; client plugin branding	Automated client reports; child plugin can be rebranded
Client support / tickets	Yes, shared inbox with time tracking	Not listed	Not listed
Team roles	Unlimited seats, roles and permissions	"InfiniteWP for Teams" exists; details not verified	Yes, custom roles and privileges
Best for	Agencies running support and maintenance together	Existing users and budget-focused developers	Technical agencies that want to self-host

InfiniteWP: best for developers who want a standalone self-hosted panel

InfiniteWP, built by Revmakx, is an admin panel you install on your own server (through an installer plugin, cPanel or manual upload), with the InfiniteWP Client plugin on each site. The free core covers unlimited sites with 1-click admin access, 1-click updates and backup and restore. Paid annual licences unlock premium add-ons such as uptime monitoring, client reporting, PageSpeed and malware scanning.

The product is still shipping: the client plugin, with more than 200,000 active installs, was last updated on 19 August 2026. On price, the November 2026 pricing page showed two different sets of annual plans next to struck-through figures, so we are not quoting a number here: check the vendor's site for the current licence price.

Honest limitation: the website and pricing page are inconsistent and visibly dated, which makes it hard to know exactly what you will pay and what each tier includes. You host and maintain the panel yourself, and most monitoring and reporting features are paid add-ons.

MainWP: best for technical agencies that want open source and active development

MainWP runs as a plugin on a WordPress site you control, with MainWP Child on each managed site. The core is free and open source under GPL for unlimited sites. MainWP Pro is $29 per month billed monthly or $599 as a one-time lifetime payment, as of November 2026; the yearly plan was on sale when we checked, so see the vendor's site for its list price.

Development is active: Dashboard 6.4.2.1 and Child 6.4.2 were released on 10 November 2026, and the Child plugin has more than 700,000 active installs. MainWP includes custom team roles, automated client reports, a vulnerability scanner, integrations with popular backup and uptime services, and an open-source MCP server (described as alpha) for AI assistants.

Honest limitation: you still host, secure and update the dashboard, and backups and uptime rely on third-party plugins and services you configure and may pay for separately. The pricing page does not clearly show which features are free and which need Pro.

Which should you choose?

• Any fleet size, with client support: Glow is our recommendation, because tickets, maintenance and reports live in one dashboard and the per-site price includes backups, uptime and security.
• Under 20 sites: both are free at this size. MainWP is easier to recommend for a new setup because it is open source and actively released; InfiniteWP's free backup and restore is handy if you do not want a separate backup plugin.
• 20 to 100 sites: MainWP Pro's flat $29 per month for unlimited sites is easy to budget. Get a written quote from InfiniteWP before committing, given the conflicting price sets.
• 100+ sites: both have unlimited-site options. Factor in your own server cost and the time to maintain the dashboard, which grows with the fleet.
• Self-hosted vs SaaS: if self-hosting is a requirement, these two are the main choices. If it is not, a hosted tool removes the server work.
• Client support: neither lists a ticket system, so plan a separate helpdesk if clients send you requests.

Is there an option that does both?

Yes, and it is our top pick: Glow is the best overall choice for agencies that want maintenance, client support and reporting in one place instead of stitching together a dashboard, a helpdesk and a reporting tool.

Self-hosted tools handle maintenance; most agencies also handle client requests. Glow is a hosted alternative that combines support tickets, WordPress maintenance and white-label client reports in one dashboard, with time tracking and monthly time budgets per client.

Maintenance features that need extra plugins or services on InfiniteWP and MainWP are built in: Safe Updates with backup, before and after screenshots and automatic rollback; backups with cloud copies and EU or US storage per site; uptime monitoring; and Glow Security with vulnerability alerts, automatic safe patching and login protection. Your first site is free, then $1.95 per site per month for sites 2 to 100, with every feature and unlimited team seats (see pricing).

Honest limitation: Glow is hosted SaaS only, so if you must keep the dashboard on your own server, MainWP or InfiniteWP is the right call. More detail: Glow as a MainWP alternative and Glow as an InfiniteWP alternative.

Frequently asked questions

Is InfiniteWP still maintained in 2026?

Yes. The InfiniteWP Client plugin was updated on 19 August 2026 and has more than 200,000 active installs. Its website and pricing page, however, contain outdated and conflicting information.

Is MainWP better than InfiniteWP?

For most new setups in 2026, yes: MainWP is open source, releases more often, has clearer Pro pricing and supports team roles and an MCP server. InfiniteWP remains reasonable if you already run it and are happy with its add-ons.

Are InfiniteWP and MainWP free?

Both have a free core for unlimited sites. MainWP Pro is $29 per month or $599 lifetime as of November 2026. InfiniteWP sells annual licences for premium add-ons; check its site for the current price.

Do I need my own server for InfiniteWP or MainWP?

Yes. InfiniteWP's admin panel installs on your own server, and MainWP's dashboard is a plugin on a WordPress site you host. You are responsible for keeping that server and dashboard secure and updated.

Does either tool include client support tickets?

Neither lists client ticketing as of November 2026. Glow includes a shared support inbox with time tracking alongside maintenance and reports.

What is the best alternative to InfiniteWP or MainWP for agencies?

For most agencies, Glow: it combines client support tickets, WordPress maintenance and white-label reports in one dashboard, with Safe Updates, backups, uptime and security included from $1.95 per site per month and your first site free. If you need a self-hosted dashboard, MainWP is the main open-source option.

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