# AWS WAF vs Sucuri Comparison

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the difference between Sucuri vs AWS WAF?

AWS WAF stands out from Sucuri with higher reviewer satisfaction across all key dimensions, especially in support and ease of setup.

| [Sucuri](https://www.g2.com/products/sucuri/reviews) | [AWS WAF](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-waf/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 3.3/5 (48 reviews) | 4.3/5 (72 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Small-Business |
| 6.9 | 8.1 |
| 6.3 | 8.7 |
| Affordable | Cloud Integration |



### How do the pricing models of Sucuri and AWS WAF compare?

AWS WAF is rated higher for value, with a stronger Price/Cost satisfaction score than Sucuri.

- **Sucuri:** In recent reviews, Sucuri is described as affordable and offering a good mix of features, but some reviewers cite challenges with setup and support that impact perceived value.
- **AWS WAF:** Reviewers highlight AWS WAF's pay-as-you-go model and integration with AWS services as valuable, though some mention that costs can add up for high-traffic sites.
- **Switching reasons:** Recent Sucuri reviewers mention switching to alternatives due to support delays and installation difficulties.



### What are the best alternatives to Sucuri and AWS WAF?

The top three alternatives to Sucuri and AWS WAF are Nginx, Cloudflare Application Security and Performance, and CloudFront.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Sucuri](https://www.g2.com/products/sucuri/reviews) | 3.3/5 (48 reviews) | Small-Business | Affordable | Features |
| [AWS WAF](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-waf/reviews) | 4.3/5 (72 reviews) | Small-Business | Pay-as-you-go model, can add up for high-traffic | Cloud Integration |
| [Nginx](https://www.g2.com/products/f5-nginx/reviews) | 4.6/5 (113 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Performance |
| [Cloudflare Application Security and Performance](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudflare-application-security-and-performance/reviews) | 4.5/5 (713 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Security and Performance |
| [CloudFront](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-cloudfront/reviews) | 4.4/5 (192 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Content Delivery |



### Which Website Security features should I prioritize when comparing Sucuri and AWS WAF?

Buyers comparing Sucuri and AWS WAF should prioritize Web Application Firewall (WAF) capabilities, integration with cloud services, DDoS protection, ease of setup, and customer support.

- **Web Application Firewall (WAF):** Sucuri (1 all-time mention), AWS WAF (2 all-time mentions).
- **Cloud Integration:** AWS WAF (1 all-time mention), Sucuri (—).
- **DDoS Protection:** AWS WAF (1 all-time mention), Sucuri (—).
- **Ease of Setup:** Sucuri (6.9), AWS WAF (8.1).
- **Quality of Support:** Sucuri (6.3), AWS WAF (8.7).



### What are the pros and cons of Sucuri vs AWS WAF?

Sucuri's headline strength is affordability, while AWS WAF's is its integration with AWS cloud services.

- **Sucuri strengths:** Affordable (1 all-time mention), valuable feature mix (recent reviews), effective WAF and backup features (recent reviews).
- **Sucuri trade-offs:** Complex setup (1 all-time mention), poor customer support (1 all-time mention), security issues and ineffective blocking (1 all-time mention each), server downtime and service outages (1 all-time mention each).
- **AWS WAF strengths:** Cloud integration (1 all-time mention), custom rules (1 all-time mention), DDoS protection (1 all-time mention), strong WAF (2 all-time mentions), scalable protection and pay-as-you-go pricing (recent reviews).
- **AWS WAF trade-offs:** Complex configuration (1 all-time mention), can be expensive for high-traffic sites (1 all-time mention), occasional ineffective blocking (1 all-time mention).



### Is Sucuri or AWS WAF better for small businesses?

AWS WAF is the better fit for small businesses, with higher satisfaction scores and strong small-business reviewer sentiment.

- **Sucuri:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers cite affordability but also note setup and support challenges.
- **AWS WAF:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers highlight ease of integration, strong support, and effective protection for small business needs.



### Which Website Security platform has better integrations?

Reviewers favor AWS WAF for integrations, especially with AWS services.

- **Sucuri:** No recent reviewer-cited integrations.
- **AWS WAF:** Recent reviews highlight integration with AWS CloudFront, Application Load Balancers, and API Gateway.



### How do Sucuri and AWS WAF compare on customer support?

AWS WAF outperforms Sucuri on Quality of Support by a material margin, with scores of 8.7 vs 6.3.

- **Sucuri:** Reviewers frequently cite slow response times, difficulty reaching support, and challenges with ticket resolution.
- **AWS WAF:** Reviewers consistently describe responsive and helpful support, with several noting quick resolution and strong AWS ecosystem assistance.



### Which is easier to implement, Sucuri or AWS WAF?

AWS WAF is easier to implement than Sucuri, with an Ease of Setup score of 8.1 vs 6.9.

- **Sucuri:** Reviewers report complex setup processes, frequent need for support escalation, and challenges with installation and configuration.
- **AWS WAF:** Reviewers highlight straightforward integration with AWS services, clear setup steps, and positive experiences with initial deployment.



### Which product has better API?

AWS WAF is favored for API capabilities, as reflected in reviewer sentiment and integration mentions.

- **Sucuri:** No reviewer-cited API strengths or mention counts.
- **AWS WAF:** Reviewers highlight API integration with AWS services, including API Gateway, and mention API-based rule creation and management in recent reviews.



| | AWS WAF | Sucuri | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 3.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 72 | 48 | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### AWS WAF

Pros:
- WAF (Web Application Firewall) (2 reviews)
- Cloud Integration (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Complex Configuration (1 reviews)
- Expensive (1 reviews)

### Sucuri

Pros:
- Affordable (1 reviews)
- Features (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Complex Setup (1 reviews)
- Ineffective Blocking (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | AWS WAF | Sucuri | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (49 reviews) | 6.8 (37 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.2 (49 reviews) | 6.8 (37 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.1 (34 reviews) | 6.9 (29 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.2 (32 reviews) | 7.2 (28 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (45 reviews) | 6.3 (37 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (31 reviews) | 7.1 (28 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.0 (49 reviews) | 5.5 (36 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### AWS WAF

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Sucuri

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Sucuri Firewall

Price: $9.99 - $69.93 Per month - 1 website

Description: Cloud-based website application firewall, CDN, and intrusion prevention system for protecting websites.

Key Features:
- Protection - Stop Future Website Hacks
- Performance - Speed Up Your Website

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/sucuri/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Content Delivery Network (CDN)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS WAF** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sucuri** | N/A | N/A |

#### Content

| Feature | AWS WAF | Sucuri | 
|---|---|---|
| **Static Content Caching** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dynamic Content Routing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cache purging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Content Delivery Network (CDN)

| Feature | AWS WAF | Sucuri | 
|---|---|---|
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | AWS WAF | Sucuri | 
|---|---|---|
| **SSL** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom SSL** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | AWS WAF | Sucuri | 
|---|---|---|
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Logs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | AWS WAF | Sucuri | 
|---|---|---|
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CMS Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | AWS WAF | Sucuri | 
|---|---|---|
| **Peer-to-Peer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Configuration Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Large File Delivery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Website Delivery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Load Balancing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Digital Watermarking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Encoding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Compression** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Delivery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Software Distribution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Metrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Global Network** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Personalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **DDoS Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Website Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS WAF** | N/A | N/A |
| **Sucuri** | 6.1/10 | 9 |

#### Administration

| Feature | AWS WAF | Sucuri | 
|---|---|---|
| **Content Delivery** | Not enough data | 6.1 (6 reviews) | 
| **Dashboard & Reporting** | Not enough data | 5.2 (8 reviews) | 
| **Alerting** | Not enough data | 6.0 (8 reviews) | 

#### Risk Analysis

| Feature | AWS WAF | Sucuri | 
|---|---|---|
| **Blacklist and Whitelist** | Not enough data | 6.7 (7 reviews) | 
| **Vulnerability Assessment** | Not enough data | 6.2 (7 reviews) | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | 7.2 (6 reviews) | 
| **Web-Application Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Threat Protection

| Feature | AWS WAF | Sucuri | 
|---|---|---|
| **Firewall** | Not enough data | 5.2 (8 reviews) | 
| **DDoS Protection** | Not enough data | 7.2 (6 reviews) | 
| **Anomaly/Malware Detection** | Not enough data | 6.7 (9 reviews) | 
| **Malware Removal** | Not enough data | 4.8 (7 reviews) | 
| **Endpoint Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | AWS WAF | Sucuri | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | AWS WAF | Sucuri | 
|---|---|---|
| **SQL Injections** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Load Balancing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Threat Response** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Log Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Web Application Firewall (WAF)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS WAF** | 8.6/10 | 32 |
| **Sucuri** | 6.5/10 | 6 |

#### Analysis

| Feature | AWS WAF | Sucuri | 
|---|---|---|
| **Logging and Reporting** | 8.4 (25 reviews) | 6.1 (6 reviews) | 
| **Issue Tracking** | 8.1 (22 reviews) | 5.8 (6 reviews) | 
| **Security Monitoring** | 8.9 (26 reviews) | 6.7 (6 reviews) | 

#### Controls

| Feature | AWS WAF | Sucuri | 
|---|---|---|
| **Application-Layer Controls ** | 9.3 (23 reviews) | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Traffic Controls** | 8.7 (25 reviews) | 6.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Network Controls** | 8.9 (24 reviews) | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | AWS WAF | Sucuri | 
|---|---|---|
| **API / Integrations** | 9.0 (23 reviews) | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Extensibility** | 8.3 (21 reviews) | 6.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Bot Traffic** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | AWS WAF | Sucuri | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | 7.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Web Application Firewalls (WAF)](https://www.g2.com/categories/web-application-firewall-waf)


**Unique to Sucuri (2):** [Website Security Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/website-security), [Content Delivery Network (CDN) Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/content-delivery-network-cdn)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | AWS WAF | Sucuri | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 33.8% | 88.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 33.8% | 9.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 32.3% | 2.3% | 

### By Industry

#### AWS WAF

- **Information Technology and Services:** 21.5%
- **Computer Software:** 9.2%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 7.7%
- **Retail:** 7.7%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 7.7%
- **Banking:** 4.6%
- **Financial Services:** 4.6%
- **Internet:** 4.6%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.6%
- **Consumer Goods:** 3.1%
- **Other:** 24.6%

#### Sucuri

- **Information Technology and Services:** 11.9%
- **Writing and Editing:** 7.1%
- **Photography:** 7.1%
- **Graphic Design:** 7.1%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 7.1%
- **Consumer Goods:** 4.8%
- **E-Learning:** 4.8%
- **Higher Education:** 4.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.8%
- **Internet:** 4.8%
- **Other:** 35.7%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to AWS WAF

- [F5 NGINX](https://www.g2.com/products/f5-nginx/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (113 reviews)
- [ModSecurity](https://www.g2.com/products/modsecurity/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (14 reviews)
- [Cloudflare Application Security and Performance](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudflare-application-security-and-performance/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (778 reviews)
- [Google Cloud Armor](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-armor/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (23 reviews)
- [Imperva Web Application Firewall (WAF)](https://www.g2.com/products/imperva-web-application-firewall-waf/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (41 reviews)
- [Barracuda Web Application Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/barracuda-web-application-firewall/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (14 reviews)
- [Azure Application Gateway](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-application-gateway/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (161 reviews)
- [HAProxy](https://www.g2.com/products/haproxy/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (914 reviews)
- [Azure Web Application Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-web-application-firewall/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (31 reviews)
- [Fastly's Web Application and API Security](https://www.g2.com/products/fastly-s-web-application-and-api-security/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (30 reviews)

### Alternatives to Sucuri

- [Cloudflare Application Security and Performance](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudflare-application-security-and-performance/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (778 reviews)
- [Amazon CloudFront](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-cloudfront/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (192 reviews)
- [Bunny CDN](https://www.g2.com/products/bunny-cdn/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (544 reviews)
- [StackPath CDN](https://www.g2.com/products/stackpath-cdn/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (40 reviews)
- [SiteLock](https://www.g2.com/products/sitelock/reviews) — 2.4/5 stars (32 reviews)
- [Cerber Security, Antispam & Malware Scan](https://www.g2.com/products/cerber-security-antispam-malware-scan/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (57 reviews)
- [WordFence](https://www.g2.com/products/wordfence/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (62 reviews)
- [HAProxy](https://www.g2.com/products/haproxy/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (914 reviews)
- [Gumlet](https://www.g2.com/products/gumlet/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (357 reviews)
- [Hostinger](https://www.g2.com/products/hostinger/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (834 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### AWS WAF

- Title: [What is AWS WAF used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-aws-waf-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Web application firewalls are used for protection of web applications from owasp top 10 vulnerabilities basis on different CVEs. AWS WAF is nothing but..."

### Sucuri

- Title: [When is your support team available?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/customer-service-5fb7497c-c146-41fe-8d70-406f12b8bf49) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "We provide support year round, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
"
- Title: [Do you offer any partnerships with hosts or service providers?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/5530-partnership-opportunities) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "We have various partner opportunities. Learn more at sucuri.net/partners
"
- Title: [Do you offer volume pricing?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/5529-custom-plan-options-and-flexible-pricing) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, we definitely do. Contact us and we will be happy to provide a quote."
- Title: [Are clean ups automatic?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/5528-handling-a-website-security-incident) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "The cleanup process is a combination of automation and manual. We've developed unique technology that allows us to greatly expedite the process, but at the..."
- Title: [Will you clean my website if my website is already infected?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/5527-onboarding-process) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, the Sucuri Platform will clean your website if you are currently infected. For our agency plan, onboarding includes an initial remediation session to..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/aws-waf-vs-sucuri)