# Azure Web Application Firewall vs Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls Comparison

| | Azure Web Application Firewall | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 31 | 202 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (40.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (47.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Azure Web Application Firewall

**Not enough data**

### Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls

Pros:
- Firewall Efficiency (14 reviews)
- Ease of Use (13 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (23 reviews)
- Difficult Learning Curve (12 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Azure Web Application Firewall | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.3 (16 reviews) | 8.9 (177 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.2 (16 reviews) | 8.3 (178 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 8.1 (162 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 8.3 (126 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (14 reviews) | 8.3 (168 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 8.7 (124 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 9.2 (167 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Azure Web Application Firewall

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Web Application Firewall (WAF)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Web Application Firewall** | 8.4/10 | 9 |
| **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** | N/A | N/A |

#### Analysis

| Feature | Azure Web Application Firewall | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Logging and Reporting** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Issue Tracking** | 8.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security Monitoring** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Controls

| Feature | Azure Web Application Firewall | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Application-Layer Controls ** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Traffic Controls** | 8.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Network Controls** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Azure Web Application Firewall | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **API / Integrations** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Extensibility** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Bot Traffic** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Azure Web Application Firewall | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Web Application Firewall** | N/A | N/A |
| **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** | 8.8/10 | 76 |

#### Prevention

| Feature | Azure Web Application Firewall | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Intrusion Prevention** | Not enough data | 9.1 (71 reviews) | 
| **Firewall** | Not enough data | 9.4 (72 reviews) | 
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | 9.0 (67 reviews) | 
| **Security hardening** | Not enough data | 9.0 (65 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Data Protection** | Not enough data | 8.3 (61 reviews) | 

#### Detection

| Feature | Azure Web Application Firewall | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Intrusion Detection** | Not enough data | 9.0 (69 reviews) | 
| **Security Monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.0 (67 reviews) | 
| **Anti-Malware / Malware Detection** | Not enough data | 8.9 (66 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Azure Web Application Firewall | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 8.9 (63 reviews) | 
| **Administration Console -** | Not enough data | 8.8 (65 reviews) | 
| **API / integrations** | Not enough data | 8.6 (60 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Azure Web Application Firewall | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 8.2 (20 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)

| Feature | Azure Web Application Firewall | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 

### Firewall Software

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Web Application Firewall** | N/A | N/A |
| **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** | 8.3/10 | 136 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Azure Web Application Firewall | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Policy Management** | Not enough data | 8.8 (121 reviews) | 
| **Logging and Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.7 (111 reviews) | 
| **Application Gateway** | Not enough data | 8.3 (98 reviews) | 
| **Concurrent Sessions** | Not enough data | 8.4 (97 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Firewall Software

| Feature | Azure Web Application Firewall | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 8.0 (10 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 7.5 (10 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Azure Web Application Firewall | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Virtual Private Network (VPN)** | Not enough data | 8.8 (105 reviews) | 
| **Antivirus** | Not enough data | 8.5 (103 reviews) | 
| **URL Filtering** | Not enough data | 8.9 (104 reviews) | 
| **Availability** | Not enough data | 8.8 (102 reviews) | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Azure Web Application Firewall | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Load Balancing** | Not enough data | 8.4 (96 reviews) | 
| **Continuous Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.6 (99 reviews) | 
| **Intrusion Prevention** | Not enough data | 8.9 (110 reviews) | 
| **Intrusion Detection** | Not enough data | 8.7 (98 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Azure Web Application Firewall | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 7.1 (29 reviews) | 

#### Artificial Intelligence - Firewall

| Feature | Azure Web Application Firewall | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Firewall** | Not enough data | 7.0 (19 reviews) | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Azure Web Application Firewall (1):** [Web Application Firewalls (WAF)](https://www.g2.com/categories/web-application-firewall-waf)

**Unique to Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls (2):** [Firewall Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/firewall-software), [Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/intrusion-detection-and-prevention-systems-idps)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Azure Web Application Firewall | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 23.3% | 18.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 40.0% | 47.2% | 
| **Enterprise** | 36.7% | 34.4% | 

### By Industry

#### Azure Web Application Firewall

- **Information Technology and Services:** 38.7%
- **Computer Software:** 12.9%
- **Education Management:** 9.7%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 9.7%
- **Information Services:** 6.5%
- **Banking:** 6.5%
- **Utilities:** 3.2%
- **Financial Services:** 3.2%
- **E-Learning:** 3.2%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 3.2%
- **Other:** 3.2%

#### Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls

- **Information Technology and Services:** 20.9%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 12.3%
- **Banking:** 7.0%
- **Computer Software:** 6.4%
- **Financial Services:** 5.9%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.7%
- **Education Management:** 3.7%
- **Higher Education:** 3.2%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.7%
- **Consulting:** 2.1%
- **Other:** 32.1%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Azure Web Application Firewall

- [Cloudflare Application Security and Performance](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudflare-application-security-and-performance/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (626 reviews)
- [HAProxy](https://www.g2.com/products/haproxy/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (903 reviews)
- [AWS WAF](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-waf/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (72 reviews)
- [Imperva Web Application Firewall (WAF)](https://www.g2.com/products/imperva-web-application-firewall-waf/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (41 reviews)
- [Harness Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/harness-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (304 reviews)
- [F5 Distributed Cloud WAF](https://www.g2.com/products/f5-distributed-cloud-waf/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (10 reviews)
- [F5 NGINX](https://www.g2.com/products/f5-nginx/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (107 reviews)
- [NetScaler](https://www.g2.com/products/netscaler/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (85 reviews)
- [F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall (Advanced WAF)](https://www.g2.com/products/f5-big-ip-advanced-web-application-firewall-advanced-waf/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (24 reviews)
- [Radware Cloud WAF](https://www.g2.com/products/radware-cloud-waf/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (138 reviews)

### Alternatives to Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls

- [Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Virtual (formerly NGFWv)](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-secure-firewall-threat-defense-virtual-formerly-ngfwv/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (93 reviews)
- [Sophos Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-firewall/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (863 reviews)
- [Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-next-generation-firewalls-ngfws/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (591 reviews)
- [Netgate pfSense](https://www.g2.com/products/netgate-pfsense/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (326 reviews)
- [WatchGuard Network Security](https://www.g2.com/products/watchguard-network-security/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (267 reviews)
- [FortiGate-VM NGFW](https://www.g2.com/products/fortigate-vm-ngfw/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (241 reviews)
- [Zscaler Internet Access](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-internet-access/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (218 reviews)
- [SonicWall Next Generation Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/sonicwall-next-generation-firewall/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (153 reviews)
- [Check Point Quantum Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-quantum-intrusion-prevention-system-ips/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (69 reviews)
- [Barracuda CloudGen Firewall](https://www.g2.com/products/barracuda-cloudgen-firewall/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (51 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Azure Web Application Firewall

- Title: [Do Azure web apps have firewall?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/do-azure-web-apps-have-firewall) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "in Networking options it's we can consider it as firewall there is Inbound Traffic and Outbound Traffic"
- Title: [Which Azure service provides the Web application firewall functionality?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-azure-service-provides-the-web-application-firewall-functionality) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "azure storage"

### Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls

- Title: [What is Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewall used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewall-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It is an enterprise firewall solution which provides secure connection between two zones with features of firewall, IPS, Antivirus, DDOS protection, SSL..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/azure-web-application-firewall-vs-palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls)