Comodo Website Security is a commercial cloud web application and API protection solution by Xcitium. Imperva Web Application Firewall (WAF) is a commercial cloud web application and API protection solution by Imperva. Features, integrations, deployment and the company behind each one, side by side.
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Best for: Compliance-driven teams needing PCI DSS and GDPR coverage
The compliance coverage is where Imperva earns its place in regulated industries. Built-in logging, auditing, and access controls for GDPR, PII, and PCI DSS requirements mean your WAF is also contributing to your compliance posture, not just your security posture. If you are heading into a PCI DSS audit or need to demonstrate GDPR-compliant data handling at the application layer, Imperva's reporting capabilities are more mature than most competitors in this roundup.
From Best Cloud WAAP Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
Reviewed by Nika (Nikoloz) Kokhreidze.
Website security platform with WAF, CDN, malware scanning, and backup
WAF protecting web apps and APIs from OWASP Top 10 and other threats
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Comodo Website Security fits if you want a cloud product and you are a startup.
Imperva Web Application Firewall (WAF) fits if you need both cloud and on-premises options and you are an enterprise.
Common questions when comparing Comodo Website Security vs Imperva Web Application Firewall (WAF) for cloud web application and API protection.
Comodo Website Security: Website security platform with WAF, CDN, malware scanning, and backup, built by Xcitium.
Imperva Web Application Firewall (WAF): WAF protecting web apps and APIs from OWASP Top 10 and other threats, built by Imperva.
The table above shows where their features, integrations, deployment and company size fit differ.
Comodo Website Security is made by Xcitium. Imperva Web Application Firewall (WAF) is made by Imperva. The vendor behind a product decides its roadmap, support, and longevity, so check each company's profile before you commit.
Often, yes. Comodo Website Security and Imperva Web Application Firewall (WAF) are both Cloud Web Application and API Protection products, and both cover SQL Injection, WAF. Use the table above to see where features, deployment and company size fit differ.
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