Array ASF Series Web Application Firewall is a commercial cloud web application and API protection solution by Array Networks. Fortinet FortiWeb is a commercial cloud web application and API protection solution by Fortinet. Features, integrations, deployment and the company behind each one, side by side.
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Best for: Teams already running Fortinet security
It belongs here because one product ships in three forms, so you can cover older and newer apps the same way, and its checks on scripts in payment pages help with PCI DSS. If you already run FortiGate, it shares that ecosystem. If you do not, weigh whether you want one more vendor console in the mix.
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
WAF protecting web apps and APIs from OWASP Top 10, bots, and DDoS attacks
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Common questions when comparing Array ASF Series Web Application Firewall vs Fortinet FortiWeb 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.
Fortinet FortiWeb: WAF protecting web apps and APIs from OWASP Top 10, bots, and DDoS attacks, built by Fortinet.
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. Fortinet FortiWeb is made by Fortinet. 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 Fortinet FortiWeb are both Cloud Web Application and API Protection products, and both cover DDoS, WAF. Use the table above to see where features, deployment and company size fit differ.
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