Compare HAProxy and Radware Cloud WAF 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (47.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
FREE Open Source
No pricing available
HAProxy
Star Rating
(826)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
FREE Open Source
Browse all 2 pricing plansRadware Cloud WAF
Star Rating
(141)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (47.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Radware Cloud WAFSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that HAProxy excels in stability and reliability, with users noting 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 Radware Cloud WAF significantly enhances security, with one reviewer highlighting a marked decrease in cyberattacks since implementation. Its ability to protect both APIs and websites from threats like SQL injections is particularly praised.
- Reviewers mention that while HAProxy offers a free open-source option, Radware Cloud WAF provides a more comprehensive feature set for enterprise-level security, making it a preferred choice for businesses looking for robust protection against sophisticated threats.
- According to verified reviews, Radware Cloud WAF's AI-powered behavioral engine stands out for its accuracy in distinguishing between legitimate traffic spikes and actual threats, which helps in reducing false positives—a feature that users find invaluable.
- Users highlight that HAProxy's configuration process is straightforward, especially for routing and TLS termination, making it user-friendly for those familiar with its setup. However, some users feel that it may not fully meet the needs of those requiring advanced security features.
- G2 reviewers note that while both products have strong support ratings, HAProxy receives higher marks for quality of support, with users appreciating the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team, which can be crucial for troubleshooting in high-stakes environments.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Radware Cloud WAF
No pricing availableFree Trial
HAProxy
Free Trial is available
Radware Cloud WAF
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
474
8.9
121
Ease of Use
8.7
756
9.0
121
Ease of Setup
8.6
711
8.8
115
Ease of Admin
8.6
353
9.1
72
Quality of Support
9.1
359
8.7
117
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
275
8.9
70
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
491
9.4
122
Features by Category
Analysis
8.4
75
8.5
103
Feature Not Available
8.8
94
Feature Not Available
9.3
107
Controls
9.0
68
8.8
101
9.0
74
9.1
103
9.0
77
8.8
92
Functionality
8.9
12
8.4
98
8.9
69
8.6
89
7.7
31
9.4
71
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
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
130
Not enough data
8.1
182
Not enough data
8.6
127
Not enough data
8.6
145
Not enough data
Performance Optimization - Load Balancing
9.0
123
Not enough data
8.6
115
Not enough data
8.7
124
Not enough data
8.6
118
Not enough data
Security & Compliance - Load Balancing
9.2
123
Not enough data
8.3
107
Not enough data
8.3
106
Not enough data
8.4
108
Not enough data
8.8
108
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
83
Not enough data
8.8
85
Not enough data
8.7
77
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 Radware Cloud 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
Radware Cloud WAF has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
HAProxy
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Radware Cloud 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
13.2%
Computer Software
10.3%
Financial Services
9.8%
Computer & Network Security
6.2%
Telecommunications
4.9%
Other
55.7%
Information Technology and Services
14.8%
Computer & Network Security
12.3%
Financial Services
7.4%
Banking
5.7%
Manufacturing
4.9%
Other
54.9%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is HAProxy an API gateway?
2 Comments
JL
Yes it can beRead 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
What is Cloud WAF Service used for?
2 Comments
NK
A Cloud WAF (Web Application Firewall) service user is typically created or used for a few specific reasons when working with a cloud‑based WAF solution....Read more
Radware Cloud WAF has no more discussions with answers
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