Best AWS Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) Alternatives & Competitors in 2026

Cloudbric Managed Rules

Managed security rules for AWS WAF protecting web apps and APIs

Imperva Application Security

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

Myra Application Security

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

Polaris Infosec WAAP

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

Huskeys Adaptive Edge Security

Adaptive edge security layer that enhances existing WAFs without replacement.

Indusface AppTrana AppSec Platform

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

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.

F5 Distributed Cloud WAF

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

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.

A10 Networks ThreatX

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

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.

Penta Security WAPPLES

Web application firewall protecting enterprise web apps and APIs

Alibaba Cloud Web Application Firewall (WAF)

Cloud-based WAF providing web app, API, and bot protection for cloud services

Sucuri Website Firewall

Cloud-based WAF protecting websites from attacks, DDoS, and exploits

F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP)

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

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

DBAppSecurity DAS Web Application Firewall

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

Sense Defence Advanced Firewall

Cloud-based firewall with traffic inspection and automated threat response

MONITORAPP AIWAF

WAAP solution protecting web apps and APIs from threats across environments

MONITORAPP AIAssist Managed Rules

Managed ruleset service for cloud-native WAFs across AWS, Azure, and GCP

Indusface AppTrana - WAF

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

Prophaze EagleEye WAF

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

Sucuri Website Security

Cloud-based website security platform with WAF, malware removal, and CDN

Wallarm Cloud-Native WAAP

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

Imperva Advanced Bot Protection

Bot protection for websites, mobile apps, and APIs against automated threats

Sansec Shield

Web application firewall for Magento/Adobe Commerce stores

Cisco Web Application and API Protection (WAAP)

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

Fortra Managed Web Application Firewall (WAF)

Managed WAF service protecting web apps and APIs from attacks and threats

Baffin Bay Application Security

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

CDNetworks Cloud Security 2.0

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

SiteLock Website Security Solutions

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

SiteLock Pro

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

ThreatX Managed Web Application Firewall

Managed cloud WAF for protecting APIs and web apps against threats

Site Blindado WAF

WAF with CDN for e-commerce protection and performance optimization

Atomicorp Atomic ModSecurity Rules & WAF

ModSecurity-based WAF ruleset for detecting and blocking web app attacks.

VIRTIS

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

Blindspot WAAP

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

Sense Defence AI Web Security Suite

AI-powered cloud WAF with DDoS protection, bot management, and rate limiting

Akamai App & API Protector

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

Haltdos Web Application Firewall Community Edition

Free WAF protecting web applications against OWASP Top 10 attacks

Naxsi

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

ModSecurity

ModSecurity is an open-source web application firewall that provides a flexible and scalable way to monitor and control HTTP traffic.

AWS WAF

AWS Web Application Firewall (WAF) for protecting web applications from common exploits.

Check Point CloudGuard WAF

WAF protecting web apps and APIs using ML and contextual AI

Fortinet FortiWeb

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

Indusface SwyftComply

Autonomous vulnerability remediation via virtual patching for web apps and APIs

Alibaba Cloud Web Application Firewall (WAF)

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