The closest F5 WAF for NGINX and F5 DoS for NGINX alternatives are Akamai App & API Protector, A10 Networks ThreatX and Wallarm Cloud-Native WAAP. Picking a F5 WAF for NGINX and F5 DoS for NGINX alternative comes down to fit: Cloud Web Application and API Protection coverage, your environment, your integrations and your budget. So each option below shows what it covers, how it deploys, its pricing model and the company behind it.
41 alternativesClosest matches: Akamai App & API Protector, A10 Networks ThreatX, Wallarm Cloud-Native WAAPPage updated Nov 2026
The product
F5 WAF for NGINX and F5 DoS for NGINX
by F5
WAF and L7 DoS protection for modern apps and APIs in DevOps environments
F5 WAF for NGINX and F5 DoS for NGINX is a commercial Cloud Web Application and API Protection solution made by F5. The closest matches by shared tags and NIST CSF 2.0 coverage are Akamai App & API Protector, A10 Networks ThreatX, Wallarm Cloud-Native WAAP, Imperva Application Security, and Myra Application Security. All 41 alternatives on this page are ranked the same way.
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VisitThese 8 solutions overlap most with F5 WAF for NGINX and F5 DoS for NGINX. Each row says what the product does and, when the overlap is big enough, which capabilities it shares.
WAF solution with API security, bot management, and DDoS protection
Key features: 10 listed. See them on the Akamai App & API Protector page.
Shares 3 capabilities with F5 WAF for NGINX and F5 DoS for NGINX: DDoS, WAF, Bot Protection
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WAF solution with API security, bot management, and DDoS protection
Web app and API protection platform with WAF, bot, DDoS, and API security
Blocks web attacks, API attacks, bots, account takeover and L7 DDoS from one engine
Platform protecting web apps and APIs from attacks, bots, and DDoS threats
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.
AI-powered WAAP platform with ASM, vuln scanning, WAF, API protection & DDoS
WAF protecting web apps and APIs from OWASP Top 10, bots, and DDoS attacks
Managed WAF providing web app protection against DDoS, bots, and vulnerabilities
Web app, mobile app, and API protection with bot and DDoS mitigation
Cloud-based WAAP platform with DDoS mitigation, WAF, bot protection, and API sec
Website security platform with malware scanning, WAF, CDN, and DDoS protection
WAAP with sidecar agent; no proxy, no SSL key exposure, sub-1ms decisions.
A cloud-based web application firewall that protects applications from various cyber threats through rule-based filtering, machine learning detection, and integrated security features.
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.
Cloud-based WAF providing web app, API, and bot protection for cloud services
WAF protecting web apps from OWASP Top 10, DDoS, and zero-day attacks
Website security platform with WAF, CDN, malware scanning, and backup
Web app and API protection with WAF, DDoS mitigation, and bot defense
Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) platform with WAF and DDoS defense
Adaptive edge security layer that enhances existing WAFs without replacement.
A cloud-based web application firewall service that protects web applications from malicious traffic through threat intelligence, access controls, and bot management capabilities.
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
Cloud-based security platform for DDoS mitigation and web app protection
AI-powered WAF with 15+ attack vectors and sub-50ms real-time decisions.
A legacy web application security and performance optimization solution that combines security controls with performance enhancement features.
WAF protecting websites and web apps from OWASP Top 10 and zero-day attacks
Alibaba Cloud's fully managed WAAP solution for web, API, and bot protection.
WAF protecting web apps and APIs from OWASP Top 10 and other threats
Application delivery controller with load balancing, WAF, and traffic mgmt.
Agent-based runtime firewall for web apps and APIs with AI-driven rules
AWS Web Application Firewall (WAF) for protecting web applications from common exploits.
WAF protecting web applications from cyber attacks
Autonomous vulnerability remediation via virtual patching for web apps and APIs
Runtime protection for web apps and APIs against attacks and threats
Cloud-based web & browser transaction protection with malware detection
Common questions when weighing alternatives to F5 WAF for NGINX and F5 DoS for NGINX.
The closest matches to F5 WAF for NGINX and F5 DoS for NGINX by shared tags and NIST CSF 2.0 coverage are Akamai App & API Protector, A10 Networks ThreatX, Wallarm Cloud-Native WAAP, Imperva Application Security, and Myra Application Security. All of them are Cloud Web Application and API Protection products.
This page shows 41 alternatives to F5 WAF for NGINX and F5 DoS for NGINX, 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.
F5 WAF for NGINX and F5 DoS for NGINX 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.
F5 WAF for NGINX and F5 DoS for NGINX is a Cloud Web Application and API Protection product in the Application Security category. You can compare it with the 41 other Cloud Web Application and API Protection products on this page.
Web app and API protection platform with WAF, bot, DDoS, and API security
Key features: 10 listed. See them on the A10 Networks ThreatX page.
Shares 3 capabilities with F5 WAF for NGINX and F5 DoS for NGINX: DDoS, WAF, Bot Protection
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Blocks web attacks, API attacks, bots, account takeover and L7 DDoS from one engine
Key features: 10 listed. See them on the Wallarm Cloud-Native WAAP page.
Shares 3 capabilities with F5 WAF for NGINX and F5 DoS for NGINX: DDoS, WAF, Bot Protection
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Platform protecting web apps and APIs from attacks, bots, and DDoS threats
Key features: 10 listed. See them on the Imperva Application Security page.
Shares 3 capabilities with F5 WAF for NGINX and F5 DoS for NGINX: DDoS, WAF, Bot Protection
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Cloud-based web app & API protection with WAF, DDoS mitigation & bot mgmt
Key features: 10 listed. See them on the Myra Application Security page.
Shares 3 capabilities with F5 WAF for NGINX and F5 DoS for NGINX: DDoS, WAF, Bot Protection
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Website security suite with DDoS, WAF, malware scanning & bot protection.
Key features: 10 listed. See them on the Astra DDoS Protection page.
Shares 3 capabilities with F5 WAF for NGINX and F5 DoS for NGINX: DDoS, WAF, Bot Protection
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AI-powered WAAP platform with WAF, API security, DDoS, and bot mgmt.
Key features: 10 listed. See them on the Polaris Infosec WAAP page.
Shares 3 capabilities with F5 WAF for NGINX and F5 DoS for NGINX: DDoS, WAF, Bot Protection
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Cloud-native WAAP platform with WAF, API security, DDoS, and bot mgmt.
Key features: 10 listed. See them on the VIRTIS page.
Shares 3 capabilities with F5 WAF for NGINX and F5 DoS for NGINX: DDoS, WAF, Bot Protection
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