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# F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall (Advanced WAF) vs FortiAppSec Cloud Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall (Advanced WAF)**[

4.6/5(24)

](https://www.g2.com/products/f5-big-ip-advanced-web-application-firewall-advanced-waf/reviews#reviews)

**FortiAppSec Cloud** [

4.4/5(31)

](https://www.g2.com/products/fortiappsec-cloud/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall (Advanced WAF)**
No pricing available

**FortiAppSec Cloud**
Free Trial

No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall (Advanced WAF)**
2 monthsFaster

Based on 5 responses

**FortiAppSec Cloud**
3 months

Based on 6 responses

Return on Investment

**F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall (Advanced WAF)**
19 months1 month sooner

Based on 5 responses

**FortiAppSec Cloud**
20 months

Based on 7 responses

Perceived Cost

**F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall (Advanced WAF)**
Not enough reviews yet

**FortiAppSec Cloud**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall (Advanced WAF)**
Not enough reviews yet

**FortiAppSec Cloud**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall (Advanced WAF)**
Not enough data

**FortiAppSec Cloud**
[
Security (13)
](https://www.g2.com/products/fortiappsec-cloud/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2098602&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Protection (10)
](https://www.g2.com/products/fortiappsec-cloud/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2098582&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
UX Improvement (9)
](https://www.g2.com/products/fortiappsec-cloud/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2341751&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Slow Performance (8)
](https://www.g2.com/products/fortiappsec-cloud/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2098525&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall (Advanced WAF)**
Not enough data

**FortiAppSec Cloud**
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AWS WAF

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Azure Load Balancer

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Splunk Enterprise

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Ratings

Meets Requirements

**F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall (Advanced WAF)**

8.8

8.810

**FortiAppSec Cloud**

8.9

8.922

Ease of Use

**F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall (Advanced WAF)**

8.3

8.310

**FortiAppSec Cloud**

8.9

8.922

Ease of Setup

**F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall (Advanced WAF)**

7.6

7.69

**FortiAppSec Cloud**

8.7

8.720

Ease of Admin

**F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall (Advanced WAF)**

8.1

8.19

**FortiAppSec Cloud**

8.9

8.915

Quality of Support

**F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall (Advanced WAF)**

8.2

8.210

**FortiAppSec Cloud**

8.8

8.821

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall (Advanced WAF)**

8.7

8.79

**FortiAppSec Cloud**

9.3

9.314

Product Direction (% positive)

**F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall (Advanced WAF)**

10.0

10.08

**FortiAppSec Cloud**

8.9

8.921

Features

Web Application Firewall (WAF)[Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.4

11

8.3

22

Analysis

Logging and Reporting

8.6(won by 0.4)

7

8.2

16

Issue Tracking

7.8

6

7.9(won by 0.1)

13

Security Monitoring

9.0

7

9.2(won by 0.2)

16

Controls

Application-Layer Controls 

8.1(tied score)

7

8.1(tied score)

13

Traffic Controls

8.6(won by 0.4)

7

8.2

14

Network Controls

8.6(won by 0.5)

7

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.1

14

Functionality

Extensibility

7.9

7

8.2(won by 0.3)

13

API / Integrations

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

15

Bot Traffic

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

9

Generative AI

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

5

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Website Security[Hide 22 FeaturesShow 22 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administration

Content Delivery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard & Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Analysis

Blacklist and Whitelist

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web-Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Protection

Firewall

Not enough data

Not enough data

DDoS Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anomaly/Malware Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Malware Removal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

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

API Security[Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

API Management 

API Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

API Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Change Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Testing

Compliance Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

API Verification

Not enough data

Not enough data

API Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Management

Security and Policy Enforcement

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anomoly Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bot Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Load Balancing[Hide 54 FeaturesShow 54 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Usability - Load Balancing

User Interface Design

Not enough data

Not enough data

Setup Simplicity

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Container Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Optimization - Load Balancing

Global Load Balancing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dynamic Resource Allocation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Server Health Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Disaster Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Health Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web Traffic Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security & Compliance - Load Balancing

SSL/TLS Termination

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Firewall Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

DDoS Mitigation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

IP Whitelisting/Blacklisting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Traffic Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

DDoS Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

SSL Decryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Offload

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Routing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Schedulers

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Configuration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Caching

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predefined Protocols

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

HTTP Caching

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configuration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Cloud Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Loss Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reverse Proxy

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compression

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Redundancy Checking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Provisioning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Monitoring & Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Load Distribution

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Security[Hide 48 FeaturesShow 48 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Visibility

Data Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Registry

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Gap Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data loss Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Identity

SSO

Not enough data

Not enough data

Governance

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intrusion Detection System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Security Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Virus

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Patch Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall (Advanced WAF)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_dc464fe67b62956bde638cf2f1b9fbae/f5-big-ip-advanced-web-application-firewall-advanced-waf.jpg "F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall (Advanced WAF)")](https://www.g2.com/products/f5-big-ip-advanced-web-application-firewall-advanced-waf/reviews)

F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall (Advanced WAF)

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

18.8%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

37.5%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

43.8%

[![FortiAppSec Cloud](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e1659569d7d0f102cb486f2e302d2d35/fortiappsec-cloud.svg "FortiAppSec Cloud")](https://www.g2.com/products/fortiappsec-cloud/reviews)

FortiAppSec Cloud

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

12.0%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

68.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

20.0%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

18.8%

12.0%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

37.5%

68.0%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

43.8%

20.0%

Reviewers' Industry

[![F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall (Advanced WAF)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_dc464fe67b62956bde638cf2f1b9fbae/f5-big-ip-advanced-web-application-firewall-advanced-waf.jpg "F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall (Advanced WAF)")](https://www.g2.com/products/f5-big-ip-advanced-web-application-firewall-advanced-waf/reviews)
F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall (Advanced WAF)

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%

[![FortiAppSec Cloud](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e1659569d7d0f102cb486f2e302d2d35/fortiappsec-cloud.svg "FortiAppSec Cloud")](https://www.g2.com/products/fortiappsec-cloud/reviews)
FortiAppSec Cloud

Information Technology and Services

24.0%

Computer & Network Security

20.0%

Computer Software

8.0%

Telecommunications

4.0%

Retail

4.0%

Other

40.0%

FAQs

## F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web... vs FortiAppSec Cloud FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between FortiAppSec Cloud vs F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web...?

F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web... stands out for its higher G2 rating and more advanced configuration options, while FortiAppSec Cloud is favored for ease of setup and user experience.

| [FortiAppSec Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/fortiappsec-cloud/reviews) | [F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web...](https://www.g2.com/products/f5-big-ip-advanced-web-application-firewall-advanced-waf/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.4/5 (31 reviews) | 4.6/5 (24 reviews) |
| — | — |
| 8.7 | 7.6 |
| 8.8 | 8.2 |
| Ease of Use, Setup Ease, Security | Advanced Configuration, Security, Load Balancer Integration |

### How do the pricing models of FortiAppSec Cloud and F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web... compare?

FortiAppSec Cloud is considered the stronger value based on higher satisfaction with price and cost-related dimensions.

- **FortiAppSec Cloud:** Reviewers highlight cost-effectiveness and value, with several noting it stands out for affordability and ease of deployment.
- **F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web...:** Reviewers frequently mention high pricing and position it as more suitable for larger enterprises with bigger budgets.
- **Switching reasons:** Recent reviews cite moving to FortiAppSec Cloud for better value and simpler deployment, especially for organizations with budget constraints.

### What are the best alternatives to FortiAppSec Cloud and F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web...?

The best alternatives to FortiAppSec Cloud and F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web... are HAProxy, Cloudflare Application..., and Nginx.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [FortiAppSec Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/fortiappsec-cloud/reviews) | 4.4/5 (31 reviews) | — | Reviewers highlight cost-effectiveness | Ease of Use, Setup Ease, Security |
| [F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web...](https://www.g2.com/products/f5-big-ip-advanced-web-application-firewall-advanced-waf/reviews) | 4.6/5 (24 reviews) | — | Reviewers frequently mention high pricing | Advanced Configuration, Security, Load Balancer Integration |
| [HAProxy](https://www.g2.com/products/haproxy/reviews) | 4.7/5 (912 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Performance and reliability |
| [Cloudflare Application...](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudflare-application-security-and-performance/reviews) | 4.5/5 (711 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Comprehensive security and performance |
| [Nginx](https://www.g2.com/products/f5-nginx/reviews) | 4.6/5 (113 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Flexibility and scalability |

### Which Web Application Firewall (WAF) features should I prioritize when comparing FortiAppSec Cloud and F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web...?

Buyers should prioritize ease of setup, security features, integration capabilities, reporting and analytics, and customization when comparing FortiAppSec Cloud and F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web....

- **Ease of Setup:** FortiAppSec Cloud scores 8.7, F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web... scores 7.6.
- **Security Features:** FortiAppSec Cloud has 13 all-time mentions for security, F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web... is frequently cited for advanced configuration and security integration.
- **Integration Capabilities:** FortiAppSec Cloud is noted for AWS WAF integration in recent reviews.
- **Reporting and Analytics:** FortiAppSec Cloud has 7 all-time mentions for reporting limitations; reviewers seek richer analytics and customization.
- **Customization:** F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web... is praised for extensive policy customization, while FortiAppSec Cloud is noted for limited customization options (7 all-time mentions).

### What are the pros and cons of FortiAppSec Cloud vs F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web...?

FortiAppSec Cloud's headline strength is ease of use and deployment, while F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web... is recognized for advanced configuration and integrated security features.

- **FortiAppSec Cloud strengths:** Security (13 all-time mentions), protection (10), ease of use (8), setup ease (8), DDoS protection (7), deployment speed (7), reliability (7), user interface (7).
- **FortiAppSec Cloud trade-offs:** UX improvement (9), slow performance (8), user interface issues (8), complex configuration (7), complex setup (7), difficult reporting (7), limited customization (7), poor reporting (7), complexity (6).
- **F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web... strengths:** Advanced configuration, security, load balancer integration, real-time threat intelligence, and policy customization are frequently cited in recent reviews.
- **F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web... trade-offs:** High pricing, complex GUI, and a steeper learning curve for configuration are noted in recent reviews.

### Is FortiAppSec Cloud or F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web... better for small businesses?

FortiAppSec Cloud is the better fit for small businesses, supported by reviewer sentiment and its focus on ease of use and cost-effectiveness.

- **FortiAppSec Cloud:** Reviewers highlight its suitability for organizations seeking affordable, easy-to-deploy WAF solutions, with multiple mentions of cost-effectiveness and straightforward setup.
- **F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web...:** Reviewers position it as more suitable for larger enterprises due to higher pricing and advanced configuration requirements.

### Which Web Application Firewall (WAF) platform has better integrations?

FortiAppSec Cloud is favored for integrations, with recent reviews citing its AWS WAF integration.

- **FortiAppSec Cloud:** AWS WAF integration is mentioned in recent reviews.
- **F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web...:** No specific integrations are cited in recent reviews.

### How do FortiAppSec Cloud and F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web... compare on customer support?

FortiAppSec Cloud and F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web... are rated in close parity on Quality of Support, with FortiAppSec Cloud at 8.8 and F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web... at 8.2.

- **FortiAppSec Cloud:** Reviewers consistently mention reliable and responsive customer support, with several citing positive experiences and a Quality of Support score of 8.8.
- **F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web...:** Reviewers note generally good support, though some mention the need for more documentation and occasional challenges with vendor and local support, reflected in a Quality of Support score of 8.2.

### Which is easier to implement, FortiAppSec Cloud or F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web...?

FortiAppSec Cloud is easier to implement, with a higher Ease of Setup score of 8.7 compared to F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web...'s 7.6.

- **FortiAppSec Cloud:** Reviewers frequently highlight straightforward and fast deployment, with many noting setup can be completed in under an hour and minimal manual effort required.
- **F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web...:** Reviewers describe a more complex setup process, requiring deeper technical knowledge and more time to configure advanced policies.

### Which product has better Firewall?

FortiAppSec Cloud and F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web... both deliver strong firewall capabilities, with FortiAppSec Cloud leading in all-time security mentions and F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web... praised for advanced configuration.

- **FortiAppSec Cloud:** Security (13 all-time mentions), protection (10), WAF (7), and a Meets Requirements score of 8.9.
- **F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web...:** Advanced configuration and security integration are frequently cited, with a Meets Requirements score of 8.8.

Alternatives

**F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall (Advanced WAF) Alternatives**

 ![Cloudflare Application Security and Performance](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_b2231a414cb9f3f7c194f65af32b723e/cloudflare-application-security-and-performance.png "Cloudflare Application Security and Performance")

[
Cloudflare Application...
](/products/cloudflare-application-security-and-performance/reviews)

 ![Imperva Web Application Firewall (WAF)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/6cfaa5f45602a5eee2b7abc98b84932f/imperva-web-application-firewall-waf.svg "Imperva Web Application Firewall (WAF)")

[
Imperva Web Application...
](/products/imperva-web-application-firewall-waf/reviews)

 ![HAProxy](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/7b4d7d3f13ff9a655c3e07b1ab59128a/haproxy.svg "HAProxy")

[
HAProxy
](/products/haproxy/reviews)

 ![AWS WAF](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1533131475/aws-waf.svg "AWS WAF")

[
AWS WAF
](/products/aws-waf/reviews)

**FortiAppSec Cloud Alternatives**

 ![HAProxy](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/7b4d7d3f13ff9a655c3e07b1ab59128a/haproxy.svg "HAProxy")

[
HAProxy
](/products/haproxy/reviews)

 ![Cloudflare Application Security and Performance](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_b2231a414cb9f3f7c194f65af32b723e/cloudflare-application-security-and-performance.png "Cloudflare Application Security and Performance")

[
Cloudflare Application...
](/products/cloudflare-application-security-and-performance/reviews)

 ![F5 NGINX](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/62010ad6d5b954f5a6a5bdaf40a5d2b7/f5-nginx.svg "F5 NGINX")

[
Nginx
](/products/f5-nginx/reviews)

 ![Postman](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1535488313/postman.svg "Postman")

[
Postman
](/products/postman/reviews)

## F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall (Advanced WAF) vs FortiAppSec Cloud

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found FortiAppSec Cloud easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with FortiAppSec Cloud overall.

- Reviewers felt that FortiAppSec Cloud meets the needs of their business better than F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall (Advanced WAF).
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that FortiAppSec Cloud is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall (Advanced WAF) over FortiAppSec Cloud.