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VisitCloud-based WAF providing web app, API, and bot protection for cloud services
Platform for app delivery, security, API protection, and WAF across environments
Side-by-side comparison
Feature
Alibaba Cloud Web Application Firewall (WAF)
F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP)
Pricing model
Commercial
Commercial
Category
Cloud Web Application and API Protection
Cloud Web Application and API Protection
Deployment and fit
Deployment type
Cloud
Hybrid
Company size fit
SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
Mid-Market, Enterprise
Company
Company
Alibaba Cloud
F5
Use cases and capabilities
Bot Protection
Yes
Yes
SQL Injection
Yes
No
XSS
Yes
No
WAF
Yes
Yes
Core features
10 features listed
10 features listed
Integrations
3 integrations listed
3 integrations listed
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Which one fits you
Based on what each listing shows: deployment, company size, price and open source.
Alibaba Cloud Web Application Firewall (WAF) fits if you want a cloud product and you are a small business.
F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP) fits if you need both cloud and on-premises options.
Alibaba Cloud Web Application Firewall (WAF) vs F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP) FAQ
Common questions when comparing Alibaba Cloud Web Application Firewall (WAF) vs F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP) for cloud web application and API protection.
Alibaba Cloud Web Application Firewall (WAF): Cloud-based WAF providing web app, API, and bot protection for cloud services. Built by Alibaba Cloud.
F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP): Platform for app delivery, security, API protection, and WAF across environments. Built by F5.
The table above shows where their features, integrations, deployment and company size fit differ.
Alibaba Cloud Web Application Firewall (WAF) is made by Alibaba Cloud. F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP) is made by F5. The vendor behind a product decides its roadmap, support, and longevity, so check each company's profile before you commit.
Often, yes. Alibaba Cloud Web Application Firewall (WAF) and F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP) are both Cloud Web Application and API Protection products, and both cover Bot Protection, WAF. Use the table above to see where features, deployment and company size fit differ.
