PFSense vs Radware Cloud WAF Service: side-by-side comparison (2026)
PFSense is a free Next-Gen firewalls solution. Radware Cloud WAF Service is a commercial cloud web application and API protection solution by Radware. Features, integrations, deployment and the company behind each one, side by side.
Our take
What our shortlists say about the one we picked.
- Radware Cloud WAF Service
Best for: Teams needing out-of-path WAF without SSL certificate sharing
Kubernetes environment support is listed as a deployment target, which is relevant for teams running containerized workloads. The ability to deploy across on-premises, public cloud, private cloud, multi-cloud, and Kubernetes under a single management console reduces the operational complexity of managing WAF policies across a modern hybrid architecture. The main caveat is that core features are not extensively documented in public-facing materials, so a proof-of-concept engagement with Radware is advisable before making a purchasing decision.
From Best Cloud WAAP Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
Reviewed by Nika (Nikoloz) Kokhreidze.
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pfSense is a leading open source firewall and network security solution, providing advanced protection and connectivity options.
A cloud-based web application firewall service that combines traditional WAF capabilities with AI-driven behavioral analysis to protect web applications across hybrid and cloud environments.
Side-by-side comparison
Feature
PFSense
Radware Cloud WAF Service
Pricing model
Free
Commercial
Category
Next-Gen Firewalls
Cloud Web Application and API Protection
Deployment and fit
Deployment type
Hybrid
Hybrid
Company size fit
Startup, SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
Company
Company
–
Radware
Use cases and capabilities
Azure
Yes
No
VPC
Yes
No
AWS
Yes
No
Web Security
No
Yes
WAF
No
Yes
Kubernetes
No
Yes
Core features
10 features listed
10 features listed
Integrations
2 integrations listed
2 integrations listed
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