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by Cloudflare, Inc.
A cloud-based web application firewall that protects applications from various cyber threats through rule-based filtering, machine learning detection, and integrated security features.
Cloudflare WAF alternatives and competitors
Cloudflare WAF is a commercial Cloud Web Application and API Protection solution made by Cloudflare, Inc.. The closest matches by shared tags and NIST CSF 2.0 coverage are Array ASF Series Web Application Firewall, Imperva Application Security, Baffin Bay Application Security, Myra Application Security, and Astra DDoS Protection. All 44 alternatives on this page are ranked the same way.
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These 8 solutions overlap most with Cloudflare WAF. Each row says what the product does and, when the overlap is big enough, which capabilities it shares.
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WAF protecting web apps from OWASP Top 10, DDoS, and zero-day attacks
Cloud Web Application and API ProtectionCommercialKey features: 10 listed. See them on the Array ASF Series Web Application Firewall page.
Shares 3 capabilities with Cloudflare WAF: DDoS, Web Security, WAF
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All 44 products like Cloudflare WAF
WAF protecting web apps from OWASP Top 10, DDoS, and zero-day attacks
Platform protecting web apps and APIs from attacks, bots, and DDoS threats
Web app and API protection with WAF, DDoS mitigation, and bot defense
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.
WAF protecting web apps and APIs from zero-day attacks and cyber threats
WAAP solution protecting web apps and APIs from threats across environments
Cloud-based WAF protecting web apps from threats with AI-powered analysis
Web security & traffic filtering platform for hosting providers
WAF solution with API security, bot management, and DDoS protection
WAF and L7 DoS protection for modern apps and APIs in DevOps environments
WAF protecting web apps and APIs from OWASP Top 10, bots, and DDoS 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
WAF protecting apps and APIs from attacks, bots, and OWASP Top 10 threats
Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) platform with WAF and DDoS defense
Website security platform with malware scanning, WAF, CDN, and DDoS protection
Cloud-native WAAP platform with WAF, API security, DDoS, and bot mgmt.
Adaptive edge security layer that enhances existing WAFs without replacement.
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.
Web app and API protection platform with WAF, bot, DDoS, and API security
Managed WAF providing web app protection against DDoS, bots, and vulnerabilities
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
AI-powered WAAP platform with ASM, vuln scanning, WAF, API protection & DDoS
SaaS-based WAF for protecting web apps across multi-cloud, on-prem & edge
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.
Alibaba Cloud's fully managed WAAP solution for web, API, and bot protection.
Application delivery controller with load balancing, WAF, and traffic mgmt.
Cloud-based WAAP platform with DDoS mitigation, WAF, bot protection, and API sec
Agent-based runtime firewall for web apps and APIs with AI-driven rules
AI-powered WAF with 15+ attack vectors and sub-50ms real-time decisions.
AWS Web Application Firewall (WAF) for protecting web applications from common exploits.
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
Autonomous vulnerability remediation via virtual patching for web apps and APIs
WAF protecting web apps and APIs from OWASP Top 10 and other threats
Cloud-based web & browser transaction protection with malware detection
Cloud-based security platform for DDoS mitigation and web app protection
WAAP with sidecar agent; no proxy, no SSL key exposure, sub-1ms decisions.
Runtime protection for web apps and APIs against attacks and threats
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Cloudflare WAF Alternatives FAQ
Common questions when weighing alternatives to Cloudflare WAF.
The closest matches to Cloudflare WAF by shared tags and NIST CSF 2.0 coverage are Array ASF Series Web Application Firewall, Imperva Application Security, Baffin Bay Application Security, Myra Application Security, and Astra DDoS Protection. All of them are Cloud Web Application and API Protection products.
This page shows 44 alternatives to Cloudflare 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.
Cloudflare 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.
Cloudflare 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.
