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At a Glance
AWS WAF
AWS WAF
Star Rating
(68)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (36.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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F5 Distributed Cloud WAF
F5 Distributed Cloud WAF
Star Rating
(10)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (37.5% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about F5 Distributed Cloud WAF
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that AWS WAF excels in its Application-Layer Controls, scoring 9.2, which reviewers mention provides robust protection against common web exploits, making it a preferred choice for small businesses looking for effective security.
  • Reviewers mention that F5 Distributed Cloud WAF shines in Quality of Support, with a score of 9.3, indicating that users appreciate the responsive and knowledgeable support team, which is crucial for mid-market companies that may require more assistance.
  • G2 users highlight that AWS WAF has a strong Performance and Reliability rating of 9.1, with reviewers saying that its integration with other AWS services enhances its overall performance, making it a reliable choice for businesses already using AWS infrastructure.
  • Users on G2 report that F5 Distributed Cloud WAF offers superior Security Monitoring capabilities, scoring 8.8, with reviewers mentioning that its advanced threat detection features provide peace of mind for organizations concerned about evolving cyber threats.
  • Reviewers say that AWS WAF's Ease of Setup and Ease of Use both score 8.2, indicating that users find it straightforward to implement and manage, which is particularly beneficial for small businesses with limited IT resources.
  • Users report that F5 Distributed Cloud WAF's Extensibility score of 8.3 is a significant advantage, as reviewers mention that its ability to integrate with various third-party tools allows for a more customized security solution tailored to specific business needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AWS WAF
No pricing available
F5 Distributed Cloud WAF
No pricing available
Free Trial
AWS WAF
No trial information available
F5 Distributed Cloud WAF
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
45
9.0
5
Ease of Use
8.2
45
Not enough data
Ease of Setup
8.1
30
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.3
30
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.8
41
9.3
5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
29
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
45
Not enough data
Features by Category
Not enough data
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Administration
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Risk Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Threat Protection
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
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8.5
27
Not enough data
Analysis
8.3
22
Not enough data
8.0
20
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
Controls
9.2
21
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
Functionality
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.2
19
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.7
10
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AWS WAF
AWS WAF
F5 Distributed Cloud WAF
F5 Distributed Cloud WAF
AWS WAF and F5 Distributed Cloud WAF are categorized as Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Unique Categories
AWS WAF
AWS WAF has no unique categories
F5 Distributed Cloud WAF
F5 Distributed Cloud WAF is categorized as Website Security
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AWS WAF
AWS WAF
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
36.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
32.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
31.1%
F5 Distributed Cloud WAF
F5 Distributed Cloud WAF
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
25.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
37.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
37.5%
Reviewers' Industry
AWS WAF
AWS WAF
Information Technology and Services
21.3%
Computer Software
9.8%
Marketing and Advertising
8.2%
Computer & Network Security
8.2%
Retail
6.6%
Other
45.9%
F5 Distributed Cloud WAF
F5 Distributed Cloud WAF
Information Technology and Services
25.0%
Restaurants
12.5%
Financial Services
12.5%
Education Management
12.5%
Computer Software
12.5%
Other
25.0%
Alternatives
AWS WAF
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F5 Distributed Cloud WAF
F5 Distributed Cloud WAF Alternatives
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Discussions
AWS WAF
AWS WAF Discussions
What is AWS WAF used for?
1 Comment
Prashant G.
PG
Web application firewalls are used for protection of web applications from owasp top 10 vulnerabilities basis on different CVEs. AWS WAF is nothing but...Read more
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AWS WAF has no more discussions with answers
F5 Distributed Cloud WAF
F5 Distributed Cloud WAF Discussions
What is the best way which i can use the tool with almost all functionality and at a moderate cost
1 Comment
Mitul S.
MS
Load balancing and cipher supportRead more
Monty the Mongoose crying
F5 Distributed Cloud WAF has no more discussions with answers