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Web Application Firewall (WAF)
April 2024
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We performed a comparison between Akamai App and API Protector and HUMAN BotGuard for Applications based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Featured Review
Anshul Khare
Fair price, prompt support, and secures our APIs very well
We started using Akamai App and API Protector very recently, but we have been using Akamai WAF as well as Akamai CDN. We were using another cloud... Read more →
Anonymous User
They ensure that our campaigns have run in the highest quality of settings, leading to savings on ad spending
As a result of the period that we are using this service, we were able to validate traffic quality. This enabled us to block bad, bot traffic.... Read more →
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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "There is no license at all for Akamai. They are going to charge us only for the usage."
  • "The price they are offering is quite reasonable for premium customers, but it's very expensive if you're a small and medium-sized enterprises."
  • "Cost depends on the volume of traffic."
  • "The solution is not expensive."
  • "The product’s price is high."
  • "The solution is expensive."
  • "Akamai Web Application Protector is an expensive product."
  • "Price-wise, I would say Akamai's pricing is competitive."

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    Questions from the Community
    What do you like most about Akamai Web Application Protector?
    Top Answer:The product is user-friendly.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Akamai Web Applic...
    Top Answer:The product is expensive, but it is worth the money.
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    What needs improvement with Akamai Web Application Protector?
    Top Answer:The custom rules must be improved. If we have a domain to be monitored, we can use the solution to alert us if a certain specification is met. If we need only 20,000 transactions, but there are 40,000… more »
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    Can PerimeterX Bot Defender be deployed in a cloud environment, such as A...
    Top Answer:The solution seamlessly integrates with Azure infrastructure, making it easy for users to protect their web applications from malicious bot traffic. The integration process is straightforward. By… more »
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    Can PerimeterX Bot Defender handle bot attacks that utilize rotating IP a...
    Top Answer:The solution employs device fingerprinting and behavioral analysis to accurately identify and block malicious bots, despite their IP address. With PerimeterX in place, users can successfully mitigated… more »
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    What are some of the ways that account fraud is committed and how can Per...
    Top Answer:One of the significant concerns with account fraud is the creation of fake accounts using stolen personally identifiable information. With PerimeterX Bot Defender, users are able to identify and block… more »
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    Ranking
    8th
    out of 79 in Web Application Firewall (WAF)
    Views
    5,203
    Comparisons
    3,949
    Reviews
    16
    Average Words per Review
    669
    Rating
    8.6
    28th
    out of 64 in Fraud Detection and Prevention
    Views
    219
    Comparisons
    190
    Reviews
    0
    Average Words per Review
    0
    Rating
    N/A
    Comparisons
    Also Known As
    Akamai Web Application Protector, Akamai Kona Site Defender, Akamai Kona DDoS Defender
    PerimeterX Bot Defender
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    Akamai
    HUMAN
    Overview

    Akamai App & API Protector brings together web application firewall, bot mitigation, API security, and Layer 7 DDoS protection into a single solution. It quickly identifies vulnerabilities and mitigates threats across your entire web and API estates — even for the most complex distributed architectures. Recognized as the leading attack detection solution on the market, App & API Protector is easy to implement and use. It delivers automatic updates for security protections and provides holistic visibility into traffic and attacks.

    BotGuard for Applications safeguards your websites and mobile apps from sophisticated bots.

    Using superior detection techniques, hacker intelligence, and collective protection across the internet, HUMAN detects and defeats bot attacks and fraud with unmatched scale, speed, and precision.

    By employing insights that only HUMAN can provide, you will ensure that only real humans interact with your online applications and services.

    Sample Customers
    Douglas Omaha Technology Commission, ZALORA, PrintPlanet
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    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company21%
    Retailer16%
    Financial Services Firm16%
    Leisure / Travel Company11%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm28%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Insurance Company6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Media Company9%
    Retailer9%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business15%
    Midsize Enterprise22%
    Large Enterprise63%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise71%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise63%
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    April 2024
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    Akamai App and API Protector is ranked 8th in Web Application Firewall (WAF) with 27 reviews while HUMAN BotGuard for Applications is ranked 28th in Fraud Detection and Prevention. Akamai App and API Protector is rated 8.4, while HUMAN BotGuard for Applications is rated 10.0. The top reviewer of Akamai App and API Protector writes "Easy to learn and gives us a report of traffic". On the other hand, the top reviewer of HUMAN BotGuard for Applications writes "They ensure that our campaigns have run in the highest quality of settings, leading to savings on ad spending". Akamai App and API Protector is most compared with Cloudflare Web Application Firewall, Microsoft Azure Application Gateway, AWS WAF, Prolexic and AWS Shield, whereas HUMAN BotGuard for Applications is most compared with AWS WAF, F5 Shape Security, Cloudflare, Akamai Bot Manager and Cloudflare Bot Management.

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