Best Alibaba Cloud Web Application Firewall (WAF) Alternatives & Competitors in 2026

Cloudbric Managed Rules

Managed security rules for AWS WAF protecting web apps and APIs

Imperva Web Application Firewall (WAF)

WAF protecting web apps and APIs from OWASP Top 10 and other threats

Blindspot WAAP

WAAP with sidecar agent; no proxy, no SSL key exposure, sub-1ms decisions.

Indusface AppTrana AppSec Platform

AI-powered WAAP platform with ASM, vuln scanning, WAF, API protection & DDoS

F5 Distributed Cloud WAF

SaaS-based WAF for protecting web apps across multi-cloud, on-prem & edge

A10 Networks ThreatX

Web app and API protection platform with WAF, bot, DDoS, and API security

F5 WAF for NGINX and F5 DoS for NGINX

WAF and L7 DoS protection for modern apps and APIs in DevOps environments

DBAppSecurity DAS Web Application Firewall

WAF protecting websites and web apps from OWASP Top 10 and zero-day attacks

Comodo Website Security

Website security platform with WAF, CDN, malware scanning, and backup

MONITORAPP AIWAF

WAAP solution protecting web apps and APIs from threats across environments

Wallarm Cloud-Native WAAP

Cloud-native WAAP protecting web apps & APIs against OWASP Top 10 & threats

Alibaba Cloud Web Application Firewall (WAF)

Alibaba Cloud's fully managed WAAP solution for web, API, and bot protection.

Imperva Application Security

Platform protecting web apps and APIs from attacks, bots, and DDoS threats

Cisco Web Application and API Protection (WAAP)

Web app, mobile app, and API protection with bot and DDoS mitigation

CDNetworks Cloud Security 2.0

Cloud-based WAAP platform with DDoS mitigation, WAF, bot protection, and API sec

Sectigo SiteLock Website Protection Solutions

Website security platform with malware scanning, WAF, CDN, and DDoS protection

Myra Application Security

Cloud-based web app & API protection with WAF, DDoS mitigation & bot mgmt

Astra DDoS Protection

Website security suite with DDoS, WAF, malware scanning & bot protection.

Polaris Infosec WAAP

AI-powered WAAP platform with WAF, API security, DDoS, and bot mgmt.

VIRTIS

Cloud-native WAAP platform with WAF, API security, DDoS, and bot mgmt.

Akamai App & API Protector

WAF solution with API security, bot management, and DDoS protection

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure WAF

A cloud-based web application firewall service that protects web applications from malicious traffic through threat intelligence, access controls, and bot management capabilities.

F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP)

Platform for app delivery, security, API protection, and WAF across environments

Indusface AppTrana - WAF

Managed WAF providing web app protection against DDoS, bots, and vulnerabilities

Myra Security Security as a Service Platform

Cloud-based security platform for DDoS mitigation and web app protection

DataDome Bot Protect

Bot management platform blocking bad bots & malicious AI across web, apps & APIs.

Lyrie AI WAF

AI-powered WAF with 15+ attack vectors and sub-50ms real-time decisions.

Naxsi

NAXSI is a third-party nginx module that prevents XSS and SQL injection attacks by filtering HTTP traffic based on predefined security rules.

Cloudflare WAF

A cloud-based web application firewall that protects applications from various cyber threats through rule-based filtering, machine learning detection, and integrated security features.

Instart Web Performance (Legacy)

A legacy web application security and performance optimization solution that combines security controls with performance enhancement features.

Fortinet FortiWeb

WAF protecting web apps and APIs from OWASP Top 10, bots, and DDoS attacks

Array ASF Series Web Application Firewall

WAF protecting web apps from OWASP Top 10, DDoS, and zero-day attacks

Array Networks Web Application Firewall

WAF protecting web apps and APIs from zero-day attacks and cyber threats

F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF

WAF protecting apps and APIs from attacks, bots, and OWASP Top 10 threats

Ivanti Virtual Application Delivery Controller

Application delivery controller with load balancing, WAF, and traffic mgmt.

Blackwall GateKeeper

Web security & traffic filtering platform for hosting providers

Baffin Bay Application Security

Web app and API protection with WAF, DDoS mitigation, and bot defense

PIOLINK WEBFRONT-K

Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) platform with WAF and DDoS defense

Impart

Agent-based runtime firewall for web apps and APIs with AI-driven rules

Huskeys Adaptive Edge Security

Adaptive edge security layer that enhances existing WAFs without replacement.

Radware Cloud WAF Service

A cloud-based web application firewall service that combines traditional WAF capabilities with AI-driven behavioral analysis to protect web applications across hybrid and cloud environments.

NSFOCUS Web Application Firewall

WAF protecting web applications from cyber attacks

Indusface SwyftComply

Autonomous vulnerability remediation via virtual patching for web apps and APIs

Prophaze EagleEye WAF

Cloud-based WAF protecting web apps from threats with AI-powered analysis

Fastly Bot Management

Bot detection and mitigation solution for web apps and APIs

Trusted Knight Protector Air

Cloud-based web & browser transaction protection with malware detection

CHEQ Defend

Bot mitigation & fraud prevention platform for websites and APIs

HydroX AI Intelligent Guardian

AI-powered bot detection that classifies automated traffic to block threats in real time.