Array ASF Series Web Application Firewall is a commercial cloud web application and API protection solution by Array Networks. F5 WAF for Distributed Cloud is a commercial cloud web application and API protection solution by F5. Features, integrations, deployment and the company behind each one, side by side.
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Best for: Teams running apps across many clouds
It earns a spot because one policy follows your apps wherever they run: F5's points of presence, your cloud accounts or your data center, on VMs, containers or serverless. That suits teams with apps spread across several clouds. If you take the managed option, ask which changes the 24x7 team makes on its own and which still need your sign-off.
From Best Cloud WAAP Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
Reviewed by Nika (Nikoloz) Kokhreidze.
WAF protecting web apps from OWASP Top 10, DDoS, and zero-day attacks
SaaS-based WAF for protecting web apps across multi-cloud, on-prem & edge
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Common questions when comparing Array ASF Series Web Application Firewall vs F5 WAF for Distributed Cloud for cloud web application and API protection.
Array ASF Series Web Application Firewall: WAF protecting web apps from OWASP Top 10, DDoS, and zero-day attacks. Built by Array Networks.
F5 WAF for Distributed Cloud: SaaS-based WAF for protecting web apps across multi-cloud, on-prem & edge. Built by F5.
The table above shows where their features, integrations, deployment and company size fit differ.
Array ASF Series Web Application Firewall is made by Array Networks. F5 WAF for Distributed Cloud 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. Array ASF Series Web Application Firewall and F5 WAF for Distributed Cloud are both Cloud Web Application and API Protection products, and both cover WAF. Use the table above to see where features, deployment and company size fit differ.
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