Best Cisco Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) Alternatives & Competitors in 2026

A10 Networks ThreatX

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

Wallarm Cloud-Native WAAP

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

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.

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

Indusface AppTrana - WAF

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

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

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

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

MONITORAPP AIWAF

WAAP solution protecting web apps and APIs from threats across environments

Cloudbric Managed Rules

Managed security rules for AWS WAF protecting web apps and APIs

F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF

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

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 Pro

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

PIOLINK WEBFRONT-K

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

Site Blindado WAF

WAF with CDN for e-commerce protection and performance optimization

Huskeys Adaptive Edge Security

Adaptive edge security layer that enhances existing WAFs without replacement.

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

Sense Defence Advanced Firewall

Cloud-based firewall with traffic inspection and automated threat response

Prophaze EagleEye WAF

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

Imperva Advanced Bot Protection

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

SiteLock Website Security Solutions

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

ThreatX Managed Web Application Firewall

Managed cloud WAF for protecting APIs and web apps against threats

Sense Defence AI Web Security Suite

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

Check Point CloudGuard WAF

WAF protecting web apps and APIs using ML and contextual AI

DBAppSecurity DAS Web Application Firewall

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

Sucuri Website Security

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

Alibaba Cloud Web Application Firewall (WAF)

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

Impart

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

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.

Penta Security WAPPLES

Web application firewall protecting enterprise web apps and APIs

MONITORAPP AIAssist Managed Rules

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

Indusface SwyftComply

Autonomous vulnerability remediation via virtual patching for web apps and APIs

Imperva Web Application Firewall (WAF)

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

Sansec Shield

Web application firewall for Magento/Adobe Commerce stores

Atomicorp Atomic ModSecurity Rules & WAF

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

DataDome Cyberfraud Protection Platform

Cloud-based bot detection and cyberfraud protection for web, mobile & APIs.

Blindspot WAAP

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