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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (72.7% of reviews)
Enterprise (43.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Barracuda Web Application Firewall
Star Rating
(12)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (72.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Barracuda Web Application FirewallF5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall (Advanced WAF)
Star Rating
(24)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall (Advanced WAF)Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that the Barracuda Web Application Firewall excels in its logging and reporting capabilities, with a score of 8.6, which reviewers mention provides comprehensive insights into security events and user activities.
- Reviewers mention that F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF shines in ease of administration, scoring 8.1, making it a preferred choice for teams looking for a user-friendly management experience.
- G2 users highlight that Barracuda's application-layer controls score 8.1, which some users say effectively protect against a variety of web application threats, although they note that F5's advanced features in this area are more robust.
- Users on G2 report that F5 BIG-IP Advanced WAF has superior performance and reliability, scoring 9.0, which reviewers say is crucial for enterprises that require consistent uptime and fast response times.
- Reviewers mention that Barracuda's security monitoring capabilities score 9.0, indicating strong protection against threats, while users say that F5's anomaly detection features are more advanced, providing deeper insights into potential security breaches.
- Users report that both products have a positive product direction, with Barracuda scoring a perfect 10.0, which reviewers say reflects a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in their offerings.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Barracuda Web Application Firewall
No pricing availableF5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall (Advanced WAF)
No pricing availableFree Trial
Barracuda Web Application Firewall
Free Trial is available
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall (Advanced WAF)
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
5
8.8
10
Ease of Use
8.3
5
8.3
10
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
7.6
9
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.1
9
Quality of Support
8.3
5
8.2
10
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.7
9
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
5
10.0
8
Features by Category
Analysis
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
9.0
7
Controls
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Protection
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Resolution
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Barracuda Web Application Firewall and F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall (Advanced WAF) are categorized as Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Unique Categories
Barracuda Web Application Firewall is categorized as DDoS Protection
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall (Advanced WAF) has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Barracuda Web Application Firewall
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall (Advanced WAF)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
18.2%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
9.1%
Telecommunications
9.1%
Real Estate
9.1%
Furniture
9.1%
Other
45.5%
Media Production
18.8%
Banking
18.8%
Information Technology and Services
12.5%
Government Administration
12.5%
Marketing and Advertising
6.3%
Other
31.3%
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Discussions
Barracuda Web Application Firewall has no discussions with answers
What is F5 advanced WAF?
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It's protect web apps by filtering blocking and monitoring any malicious http and https traffic traverse to the web application and prevent any unauthorized...Read more
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