Compare HAProxy and Imperva Web Application Firewall (WAF) 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.7% of reviews)
Enterprise (43.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
FREE Open Source
No pricing available
HAProxy
Star Rating
(898)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
FREE Open Source
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Star Rating
(41)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Imperva Web Application Firewall (WAF)Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that HAProxy excels in stability and reliability, with users highlighting its seamless integration into OpenShift as the default ingress controller. Many appreciate its performance under high load, describing it as a solution they can "set and forget."
- Users say that Imperva Web Application Firewall stands out for its ease of use and setup. Reviewers mention that it effectively protects various platforms, including legacy and cloud applications, making it a versatile choice for diverse environments.
- According to verified reviews, HAProxy receives high marks for its configuration simplicity, with users noting that routing and TLS termination can be easily managed through annotations, which enhances day-to-day usability.
- Reviewers mention that while Imperva Web Application Firewall offers transparent data encryption and attack protection, some users have expressed a desire for more detailed configuration options, indicating that it may not always meet specific workflow needs as effectively as HAProxy.
- G2 reviewers highlight that both products have strong support ratings, but HAProxy's community-driven support is often praised for its responsiveness, while Imperva's support is noted for its professionalism and reliability, particularly in enterprise settings.
- Users report that HAProxy's open-source model provides a significant cost advantage, being free to use, which is particularly appealing for mid-market companies, whereas Imperva's pricing structure may be a consideration for budget-conscious buyers.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Imperva Web Application Firewall (WAF)
No pricing availableFree Trial
HAProxy
Free Trial is available
Imperva Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
476
9.5
36
Ease of Use
8.7
807
9.3
35
Ease of Setup
8.6
764
9.1
18
Ease of Admin
8.6
354
9.1
17
Quality of Support
9.1
360
9.0
35
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
276
9.1
17
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
494
9.3
33
Features by Category
Analysis
8.4
75
9.3
28
Feature Not Available
8.9
28
Feature Not Available
9.3
29
Controls
9.0
68
9.2
26
9.0
75
9.0
29
9.0
79
9.3
30
Functionality
8.9
12
9.1
26
8.9
69
9.2
28
7.7
31
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
58
Not enough data
8.4
54
Not enough data
8.9
19
Not enough data
Protection
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
58
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Resolution
8.9
58
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
57
Not enough data
7.6
39
Not enough data
Usability - Load Balancing
8.3
138
Not enough data
8.0
207
Not enough data
8.6
133
Not enough data
8.6
154
Not enough data
Performance Optimization - Load Balancing
9.0
129
Not enough data
8.6
116
Not enough data
8.7
127
Not enough data
8.6
120
Not enough data
Security & Compliance - Load Balancing
9.2
129
Not enough data
8.3
108
Not enough data
8.3
106
Not enough data
8.4
108
Not enough data
8.8
109
Not enough data
Traffic Management & Performance - AI Gateways
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Governance & Observability - AI Gateways
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
API Construction
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
API Management
9.1
84
Not enough data
8.8
85
Not enough data
8.7
78
Not enough data
7.9
71
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Data Integration
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
75
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
HAProxy and Imperva Web Application Firewall (WAF) are categorized as Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Unique Categories
HAProxy is categorized as DDoS Protection, Load Balancing, Container Networking, API Management, Bot Detection and Mitigation, and AI Gateways
Imperva Web Application Firewall (WAF) has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
HAProxy
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Imperva Web Application Firewall (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
12.8%
Computer Software
10.6%
Financial Services
9.9%
Computer & Network Security
6.5%
Telecommunications
4.8%
Other
55.4%
Information Technology and Services
38.5%
Retail
12.8%
Banking
10.3%
Financial Services
5.1%
Computer & Network Security
5.1%
Other
28.2%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is HAProxy a firewall?
2 Comments
NR
HAProxy is not a firewall. It has features that let you stop suspicious traffic: rate limiting, IP banning, and detecting web scrapers and login brute...Read more
Is HAProxy a reverse proxy?
2 Comments
EV
Yes, it's a reverse proxy. Actually it's one of the best reverse proxies out there.Read more
Is HAProxy an API gateway?
2 Comments
NR
The short answer is yes. The long answer, which is more of a question for you, is what does API Gateway mean to you? If it means creating a proxy through...Read more
Is imperva a Web application firewall?
1 Comment
VM
Yes, Imperva is a well-known provider of web application firewall (WAF) solutions. Imperva offers a Web Application Firewall product, known as Imperva WAF,...Read more
Imperva Web Application Firewall (WAF) has no more discussions with answers
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