— Configuration
Free vs Premium — what's the difference?
Both plans use the same vulnerability scanner and CVE database. The difference is how often you can scan and how quickly you receive intelligence updates.
Plan comparison
| Feature | Free | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Vulnerability scanner | ✓ Full | ✓ Full |
| CVE database | ✓ Same | ✓ Same |
| Manual scans | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic scheduled scans | Once per day | Up to 25× per day |
| CVE feed update frequency | Daily | Real-time |
| Email alerts | — | ✓ |
| Priority support | — | ✓ |
Free plan
The Free plan gives you full access to the vulnerability scanner at no cost. Automatic scans run once per day, and the CVE feed is updated daily.
For most sites, daily scanning is sufficient. New CVEs for widely-used WordPress plugins are typically caught within 24 hours.
Limits:
- Up to 1 automatic scan per day
Premium plan
The Premium plan is designed for agencies, e-commerce sites, or any site where a faster response to new vulnerabilities matters.
Automatic scans run up to 25 times per day, and the CVE feed is updated in real-time — meaning new vulnerabilities are reflected in your dashboard within minutes of being published.
Email alerts notify you immediately when a new vulnerability is found on your site.
Limits:
- Up to 25 automatic scans per day
See Pricing for current pricing information.
Upgrading
To upgrade from Free to Premium:
- Visit askarlabs.com/vscan/pricing and select a plan.
- After purchase, a new Premium API key will be emailed to you.
- In your WordPress admin, go to vScan → Settings, disconnect the existing key, and enter the new Premium key.
Your scan history is preserved during the upgrade.
