- Akamai App & API Protector
Best for: Large companies wanting edge protection plus API discovery
It belongs on this list because the firewall, bot controls, DDoS defense and API discovery come as one edge service, and the hybrid option covers apps that still sit on premises or behind more than one CDN. That makes it a fit for mid-market and enterprise teams with mixed hosting. Ask how much of the self-tuning you can inspect and override, since automatic rule changes still need an owner.
From Best Cloud WAAP Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
- Imperva API Security
Best for: Imperva WAF customers adding API discovery
Imperva earns a spot because it catches one user reading another user's data as it happens and can block it inline through the WAF you may already run. It suits you best if that WAF is Imperva Cloud WAF or WAF Gateway, and its self-managed option helps on hybrid estates. Imperva is now part of Thales, so check the roadmap and support model after that move.
From Best API Security Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
