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Akamai App and API Protector vs Cisco Multicloud Defense comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Akamai App and API Protector
Ranking in Cloud and Data Center Security
12th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
Web Application Firewall (WAF) (16th), Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Protection (8th)
Cisco Multicloud Defense
Ranking in Cloud and Data Center Security
29th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
Firewalls (46th), Firewall Security Management (18th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Cloud and Data Center Security category, the mindshare of Akamai App and API Protector is 1.4%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cisco Multicloud Defense is 0.4%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Cloud and Data Center Security Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Akamai App and API Protector1.4%
Cisco Multicloud Defense0.4%
Other98.2%
Cloud and Data Center Security
 

Featured Reviews

Gavin Pinho - PeerSpot reviewer
Privacy & Risk Management Vice President, Information Security at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
Has provided strong protection against evolving threats but still needs support for configuration fine-tuning
The standout features of Akamai App and API Protector are rooted in it being the Web Application Firewall, where all traffic gets scanned, including the implementation of web firewall rules, and after this phase, traffic proceeds through the BMP, which is Bot Management. Akamai App and API Protector exceeds expectations in terms of AI capabilities, and it genuinely combines a plethora of advanced features. The area in which Akamai excels compared to other competitors with a WAF is in threat intelligence, as threats continually evolve, requiring ongoing updates to backend algorithms to effectively capture smart bots, and Akamai's commitment in that regard is backed by an excellent team, while other providers are still catching up.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
19%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Performing Arts
7%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Construction Company
13%
University
12%
Comms Service Provider
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise18
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Akamai Web Application Protector?
The price is higher than others. It could be about 80% to 70% more expensive than other tools. So, it’s not just a slight difference.
What needs improvement with Akamai Web Application Protector?
There are no significant areas for improvement on the WAF side or for Akamai App and API Protector solution; they are comprehensive in their current state.
What is your primary use case for Akamai Web Application Protector?
The main use case for Akamai App and API Protector is serving as the WAF, Web Application Firewall.
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Also Known As

Akamai Web Application Protector, Akamai Kona Site Defender, Akamai Kona DDoS Defender
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Sample Customers

Douglas Omaha Technology Commission, ZALORA, PrintPlanet
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