Security · Alternatives
The best Shield Protocol alternatives in 2026
Shield Protocol is presented as a blockchain-based 2FA app, though other descriptions call it a DeFi farm, leaving its product identity unclear. If Shield Protocol is not the right fit, these 12 reviewed Security options are the closest matches, ranked by DappsAtlas score. Read our full Shield Protocol review
At a glance
Shield Protocol vs the alternatives
| dApp | Score | TVL | Chains |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not rated yet | $8.75K | 1 | |
| Score 7.4 out of 10 | $227K | 1 | |
| Score 6.2 out of 10 | $154K | 5 | |
| Score 6.8 out of 10 | — | 6 | |
| Score 7.0 out of 10 | — | — | |
| Score 5.5 out of 10 | — | 3 | |
| Score 7.0 out of 10 | — | — | |
| Score 6.5 out of 10 | — | — | |
| Score 6.5 out of 10 | — | — | |
| Score 6.5 out of 10 | — | — | |
| Score 6.5 out of 10 | — | — | |
| Quillcheck | Score 6.3 out of 10 | — | 1 |
| Score 5.5 out of 10 | — | — |
Ranked
Top Shield Protocol alternatives
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Sherlock
Security · Ethereum
Sherlock started as a DeFi coverage protocol and now presents itself as a Web3 security company selling audits, contests, AI review and bug bounties. It looks established in the audit market, but pricing is opaque and the claims are self-reported.
ScoreScore 7.4 out of 10TVL $227K−0.6% - 2
Hats.V2
Security · Arbitrum, Ethereum, Polygon +2
Hats.V2 is an onchain bug bounty and audit competition marketplace on five EVM networks. Its small TVL suggests early-stage adoption.
ScoreScore 6.2 out of 10TVL $154K−4.9% - 3
Xaudits
Security · Ethereum, Base, Solana +3
xAudits is a smart-contract security firm that reviews Solidity and Rust code, including DeFi protocols, and publishes audit reports. Its stated process includes remediation checks, but fees, auditor credentials and details about its own security are not published.
ScoreScore 6.8 out of 10TVL — - 4
Mimir
Security
Project Mimir is a self-hosted endpoint visibility platform built on osquery, with fleet inventory, SQL queries, IOC matching, and SIEM alerts. Its self-hosted design keeps endpoint data on your infrastructure, but you are responsible for operating and securing that infrastructure.
ScoreScore 7.0 out of 10TVL — - 5
Bicscan
Security · Ethereum, Polygon, BNB Chain
BICScan is a blockchain risk-checking service with web and API access for screening addresses, dApp domains, and EVM token contracts. Its credit-based usage model is described, but pricing and the limits of its risk assessments are not clearly published.
ScoreScore 5.5 out of 10TVL — - 6
Hawk Finance
Security
Hawk Finance sells AI-powered anti-money-laundering, fraud prevention, screening, and investigation software to banks, payment firms, and fintechs. Its range is broad, but pricing and independent audit details are not published.
ScoreScore 7.0 out of 10TVL — - 7
Nixguard
Security
NixGuard combines compliance preparation for five frameworks with endpoint monitoring for Linux and Windows. It can organize evidence and draft policies, but it does not perform the independent audit or guarantee certification.
ScoreScore 6.5 out of 10TVL — - 8
Fort Protocol
Security
Fort Protocol is presented through documentation branded Forta: a network for on-chain threat monitoring, risk screening and FORT staking. Its security tools and staking model are described, but fees and independent audit details are not published.
ScoreScore 6.5 out of 10TVL — - 9
Quantstamp Security Network
Security
Quantstamp is a Web3 security firm offering smart-contract audits, formal verification, monitoring and incident response. It provides a broad set of services, but project teams should confirm the scope, price and limits of each engagement directly.
ScoreScore 6.5 out of 10TVL — - 10
Securedapp
Security
SecureDApp is a blockchain security company offering smart-contract audits, threat monitoring, forensic tools, compliance services, and development. Its range is broad, but pricing, chain coverage, and independent evidence for its security claims are not clearly published.
ScoreScore 6.5 out of 10TVL — - 11
Quillcheck
Security · Base
QuillCheck is a token-scanning tool that checks smart contracts and trading behaviour for signs of scams, such as honeypots and high taxes. It suits people who want a quick screen before buying a token, not a substitute for independent due diligence.
ScoreScore 6.3 out of 10TVL — - 12
Cyberscan
Security
Cyberscan is a cybersecurity service for scanning domains, monitoring exposed systems, and checking for potential data leaks. It describes its tools and a 14-day trial, but leaves pricing and technical assurance details unclear.
ScoreScore 5.5 out of 10TVL —