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by Amazon Web Services, Inc.
AWS Web Application Firewall (WAF) for protecting web applications from common exploits.
AWS WAF alternatives and competitors
AWS WAF is a commercial Cloud Web Application and API Protection solution made by Amazon Web Services, Inc.. The closest matches by shared tags and NIST CSF 2.0 coverage are Akamai App & API Protector, Indusface AppTrana AppSec Platform, Cloudflare WAF, F5 WAF for Distributed Cloud, and Radware Cloud WAF Service. All 44 alternatives on this page are ranked the same way.
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These 8 solutions overlap most with AWS WAF. Each row says what the product does and, when the overlap is big enough, which capabilities it shares.
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WAF solution with API security, bot management, and DDoS protection
Cloud Web Application and API ProtectionCommercialKey features: 10 listed. See them on the Akamai App & API Protector page.
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All 44 products like AWS WAF
WAF solution with API security, bot management, and DDoS protection
AI-powered WAAP platform with ASM, vuln scanning, WAF, API protection & DDoS
A cloud-based web application firewall that protects applications from various cyber threats through rule-based filtering, machine learning detection, and integrated security features.
SaaS-based WAF for protecting web apps across multi-cloud, on-prem & edge
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.
WAF and L7 DoS protection for modern apps and APIs in DevOps environments
Cloud-based WAF providing web app, API, and bot protection for cloud services
A legacy web application security and performance optimization solution that combines security controls with performance enhancement features.
WAF protecting web apps and APIs from OWASP Top 10, bots, and DDoS attacks
WAF protecting web apps from OWASP Top 10, DDoS, and zero-day attacks
WAF protecting websites and web apps from OWASP Top 10 and zero-day attacks
Website security platform with WAF, CDN, malware scanning, and backup
Autonomous vulnerability remediation via virtual patching for web apps and APIs
Alibaba Cloud's fully managed WAAP solution for web, API, and bot protection.
Platform protecting web apps and APIs from attacks, bots, and DDoS threats
WAF protecting web apps and APIs from OWASP Top 10 and other threats
WAF protecting apps and APIs from attacks, bots, and OWASP Top 10 threats
Application delivery controller with load balancing, WAF, and traffic mgmt.
Web app and API protection with WAF, DDoS mitigation, and bot defense
Cloud-based WAAP platform with DDoS mitigation, WAF, bot protection, and API sec
Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) platform with WAF and DDoS defense
Agent-based runtime firewall for web apps and APIs with AI-driven rules
Website security platform with malware scanning, WAF, CDN, and DDoS protection
Cloud-based web app & API protection with WAF, DDoS mitigation & bot mgmt
Website security suite with DDoS, WAF, malware scanning & bot protection.
AI-powered WAAP platform with WAF, API security, DDoS, and bot mgmt.
Cloud-native WAAP platform with WAF, API security, DDoS, and bot mgmt.
WAAP with sidecar agent; no proxy, no SSL key exposure, sub-1ms decisions.
Web app and API protection platform with WAF, bot, DDoS, and API security
WAF protecting web applications from cyber attacks
A cloud-based web application firewall service that protects web applications from malicious traffic through threat intelligence, access controls, and bot management capabilities.
Platform for app delivery, security, API protection, and WAF across environments
WAF protecting web apps and APIs from zero-day attacks and cyber threats
WAAP solution protecting web apps and APIs from threats across environments
Managed WAF providing web app protection against DDoS, bots, and vulnerabilities
Cloud-based WAF protecting web apps from threats with AI-powered analysis
Blocks web attacks, API attacks, bots, account takeover and L7 DDoS from one engine
Web app, mobile app, and API protection with bot and DDoS mitigation
Web security & traffic filtering platform for hosting providers
Cloud-based security platform for DDoS mitigation and web app protection
AI-powered WAF with 15+ attack vectors and sub-50ms real-time decisions.
Adaptive edge security layer that enhances existing WAFs without replacement.
Runtime protection for web apps and APIs against attacks and threats
Cloud-based web & browser transaction protection with malware detection
Alternatives to each of these
Akamai App & API Protector alternativesIndusface AppTrana AppSec Platform alternativesCloudflare WAF alternativesF5 WAF for Distributed Cloud alternativesRadware Cloud WAF Service alternativesF5 WAF for NGINX and F5 DoS for NGINX alternativesAlibaba Cloud Web Application Firewall (WAF) alternativesInstart Web Performance (Legacy) alternativesFortinet FortiWeb alternativesArray ASF Series Web Application Firewall alternativesDBAppSecurity DAS Web Application Firewall alternativesComodo Website Security alternatives
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AWS WAF Alternatives FAQ
Common questions when weighing alternatives to AWS WAF.
The closest matches to AWS WAF by shared tags and NIST CSF 2.0 coverage are Akamai App & API Protector, Indusface AppTrana AppSec Platform, Cloudflare WAF, F5 WAF for Distributed Cloud, and Radware Cloud WAF Service. All of them are Cloud Web Application and API Protection products.
This page shows 44 alternatives to AWS WAF, all in the Cloud Web Application and API Protection category. Each one is matched on shared tags and NIST CSF 2.0 areas, and the closest matches rank first.
AWS WAF is a commercial Cloud Web Application and API Protection product. It needs a paid license or subscription. Only commercial alternatives are listed here. Free and open source products are under /free.
AWS WAF is a Cloud Web Application and API Protection product in the Application Security category. You can compare it with the 44 other Cloud Web Application and API Protection products on this page.
