Check Point CloudGuard WAF vs Radware Kubernetes WAF comparison

Check Point Software Technologies and Radware are both solutions in the Web Application Firewall (WAF) category. Check Point Software Technologies is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.9, while Radware is ranked #28 with an average rating of 10.0. Check Point Software Technologies holds a 2.6% mindshare in WAF, compared to Radware’s 0.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Check Point Software Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Radware users who would recommend it.

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Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Web Application Firewall (WAF) category, the mindshare of Cloudflare Web Application Firewall is 5.4%, down from 6.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Check Point CloudGuard WAF is 2.6%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Radware Kubernetes WAF is 0.5%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Web Application Firewall (WAF) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Cloudflare Web Application Firewall	5.4%
Check Point CloudGuard WAF	2.6%
Radware Kubernetes WAF	0.5%
Other	91.5%

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Featured Reviews

Dean Barisic

CTO at PlayNirvana

Advanced security reporting has protected high-traffic betting platforms from constant attacks

I don't see room for improvement to Cloudflare Web Application Firewall. One thing I don't know much about because we have a dedicated IT team for that, and I'm not involved with Cloudflare much anymore. But if I were to compare them to F5, I would like to see more features that F5 offers. F5 has an option to bring the whole infrastructure, the whole WAF and all their packages, Bot Management, and everything else on your infrastructure. You need to install certain services from their side, and then you can choose if you would like requests to hit your servers immediately or if requests need to be proxied through F5 backbone. That would be a nice addition because we have 90% of the traffic as legit traffic coming from whitelisted servers. If it comes from whitelisted servers, I don't need to go every request through the backbone; I could easily just IP whitelist everything. Then I could maybe have Bot Management on my infrastructure that drastically reduces the price of Cloudflare. I would like to see Push CDN more improved in the next release of Cloudflare Web Application Firewall. And maybe something similar to Pushpin that Fastly has, which is an option where you can push messages that then can be scaled globally over the network. From our perspective, if we have a listener that listens for stock updates, I would just need to have one processor that pushes those updates to the Cloudflare API, and then Cloudflare would broadcast that message to all listeners. Cloudflare will check the order of the message, and if you, as a customer, are not connected or have some kind of network issue, when you reconnect, you will receive the latest state and missing updates.

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KrishnakumarM

CISO at Pink Solutions

Cloud security has strengthened risk posture and improved advanced threat visibility

There are some API gateway and API securities I mentioned. If these are incorporated with AI-related features, particularly those seven key vulnerabilities I mentioned—token theft and tool poisoning—that would be beneficial. AI-related features are not included yet in Check Point CloudGuard WAF. However, they are present in FortiGate. That is the advantage of FortiGate now. FortiGate is stopping all AI-related vulnerabilities now. FortiGate has this capability. It is unfortunate that even Palo Alto also lacks one or two of these features. Check Point Quantum is very good, without a doubt. However, their capabilities are not in comparison with Palo Alto. There are some features, but there are some gaps in comparison with Palo Alto.

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SandeepRawat

Network Engineer at Rah Infotech Pvt Ltd

Provides automated protection against web attacks and simplifies deployment with cost-effective pricing

Radware Kubernetes WAF protects our web applications from web-based attacks like SQL injection and cross-site scripting. It provides automation capabilities. For example, if a DDoS attack is happening, it automatically recognizes the attack and prevents it accordingly. Radware Kubernetes WAF provides automation that is effective in dealing with security threats.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The Cloudflare Web Application Firewall's most valuable feature is its ease of configuration."

"Some of the most valuable features of Cloudflare Web Application Firewall include its DNS zone setup and the zero trust policy."

"There is a huge signature repository"

"It's pretty convenient and pretty easy to set up and run. And then kind of for static content, it also offers caching."

"The stability of Cloudflare Web Application Firewall deserves a perfect 10 out of 10."

"The solution protects our application, which runs on the HTTP protocol, from DDoS attacks."

"Caching is the most valuable feature of Cloudflare Web Application Firewall."

"I have not had any issues with this solution, and I would recommend it to others who are interested in using it."

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"With CloudGuard WAF, I have peace of mind, because most of the features are AI-based, and there is not much configuration that needs to be done on my side."

"It seamlessly protects through machine learning, giving us visibility into potential attacks and where they come from."

"Since we've had CloudGuard, we've never had these issues happen again."

"From a security perspective, it is quite good."

"Among its most outstanding features is the powerful AI in container security; above all, it is one of the most powerful and easy-to-manage solutions."

"The most valuable feature we have found in Check Point CloudGuard WAF is its rich logging capabilities."

"They offer free trials, which is quite appreciative and grabs more attention from new users and businesses."

"Its main value and what we liked the most is its powerful AI."

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"I would give Radware Kubernetes WAF a rating of 10 out of 10."

Cons

"The reporting could be improved if it were more granular."

"We don't even use Cloudflare Bot Management because it's too expensive; you need to pay per request, and it's much cheaper to get one or two additional machines."

"The product can improve by having more multitenancy capability, which is currently not available."

"The accuracy of the Cloudflare Web Application Firewall could be improved by reducing the number of false-negative alerts."

"They have some limitations with third-party integrations."

"Their documentation could be better. They don't have documentation that explains everything well."

"It would be ideal if the solution offered better log integration and more integration with different platforms."

"The notification part could be improved. It's very much connected to Web Application Firewall, rate-limiting, and DDoS protection."

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"The documentation of each of the tools that they offer needs to be better."

"I am pretty happy with the current version. I have not yet used it to its full potential, but there could be improvements as I explore it further."

"I have faced issues with the tool's blocking aspects. It is hard to open or block web services due to the multitude of cloud centers. I have to do the process manually at times. We have a bug which is hard to solve."

"At present, we require a lot of customization and additional features to make it usable in our system."

"A feature we'd like to see in the future is something that could protect against other attack vectors, with a focus on application protection."

"Pricing is high, although possibly justified by the service received."

"They might be able to add more integrations."

"The creation of security profiles for each application takes a lot of time."

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"If Radware provides a separate web service like those offered by vendors such as F5 and Imperva, that would be better."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? I believe the pricing is not the best, but it's reasonable and acceptable. We also use the McAfee system in parallel. In terms of pricing, its okay - not great, but not bad either. It falls in the middle, which is acceptable. In terms of support licensing, last time, we were searching for a solution, and we considered products from resellers rather than directly from the cloud provider. However, the pricing we encountered was exceptionally high. As a result, we are inclined to select support from the reseller."

"Cloudflare offers different types of subscriptions for businesses, enterprises, and personal users, and the pricing is negotiable."

"Cloudflare Web Application Firewall is more affordable than other solutions."

"The annual licensing fee is $10,000 USD."

"The solution is expensive."

"We pay $210 per month for CloudFlare WAF."

"The pricing model is very straightforward compared to the competition. You just pay per month for the product and usage."

"It starts at $20 and can easily go up to $200 monthly"

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"The sales team or account managers from Check Point are top-notch. As I am using other products as well, my pricing was competitive compared to others."

"The base solution costs approximately 30,000 euros, with an additional 2,000 euros per year for licenses and support."

"Check Point CloudGuard Application Security's pricing is comparable to other products in the market."

"I work for an Indian banking client. In India, companies are on a budget. The company liked Check Point very much, but it was a little bit costly compared to FortiWeb. However, it had more features compared to FortiWeb."

"Considering all the benefits we've observed, we find the price to be satisfactory."

"I find the pricing to be reasonable."

"As Infiniti customers, the pricing is manageable, as we have allowances dedicated to each Check Point product. The price is not as high compared to other options I have dealt with in the past."

"It is not cheap, but it is worth it."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

18%

Computer Software Company

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

26%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

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Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	16
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	6

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	36
Midsize Enterprise	20
Large Enterprise	19

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cloudflare Web Application Firewall?

The price of Cloudflare Web Application Firewall is reasonable.

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What needs improvement with Cloudflare Web Application Firewall?

I don't see room for improvement to Cloudflare Web Application Firewall. One thing I don't know much about because we...

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What is your primary use case for Cloudflare Web Application Firewall?

We are using Cloudflare Web Application Firewall's advanced reporting and analytics tools with their Zero Trust, so e...

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What do you like most about CloudGuard for Application Security?

We have not had any incidents. We could realize its benefits immediately. We watched and monitored the traffic, and i...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for CloudGuard for Application Security?

Check Point CloudGuard WAF is expensive. It is a little bit expensive. You cannot avoid this from an Israeli product....

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What needs improvement with CloudGuard for Application Security?

There are some API gateway and API securities I mentioned. If these are incorporated with AI-related features, partic...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Radware Kubernetes WAF?

Radware Kubernetes WAF is less costly compared to F5.

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What needs improvement with Radware Kubernetes WAF?

If Radware provides a separate web service like those offered by vendors such as F5 and Imperva, that would be better.

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What is your primary use case for Radware Kubernetes WAF?

We use Radware Kubernetes WAF to protect our web applications from web-based attacks like SQL injection and cross-sit...

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Also Known As

Cloudflare WAF

Check Point CloudGuard Application Security, CloudGuard Application Security, CloudGuard AppSec

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Overview

Cloudflare Web Application Firewall's intuitive dashboard enables users to build powerful rules through easy clicks and also provides Terraform integration. Every request to the WAF is inspected against the rule engine and the threat intelligence curated from protecting over 27 Million websites. Suspicious requests can be blocked, challenged or logged as per the needs of the user while legitimate requests are routed to the destination, agnostic of whether it lives on-premise or in the cloud. Analytics and Cloudflare Logs enable visibility into actionable metrics for the user.

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Check Point CloudGuard WAF offers advanced security for web applications and APIs with features such as intrusion prevention, bot prevention, and AI-driven threat detection, ensuring organizations achieve high-level protection and efficient security management.

Check Point CloudGuard WAF integrates with APIs, providing a seamless security enhancement while reducing false positives. Its scalability supports rapid deployment, valuable for companies aiming to secure resources in clouds like AWS and Azure. Enhanced threat prevention, comprehensive compliance support, and advanced threat protection methods such as SQL injection and cross-site scripting prevention are key strengths. Despite its robust capabilities, there are opportunities for improvement, such as lower costs, improved third-party tool integration, and a more intuitive interface to enhance usability.

What are the key features of Check Point CloudGuard WAF?

Intrusion Prevention System: Effectively detects and blocks unauthorized access attempts.
Bot Prevention: Shields applications from malicious bot traffic.
AI-driven Threat Detection: Uses advanced algorithms to identify and mitigate threats.
Log Management: Offers extensive logging capabilities for tracking and analysis.
Scalability: Supports rapid deployment across different environments, including multi-cloud.

What benefits should users expect from Check Point CloudGuard WAF?

Security Efficiency: Combines high-grade protection with ease of use to simplify security management.
Cost Efficiency: Aids in effective resource utilization, minimizing overhead.
Compliance Support: Helps meet various industry standards effortlessly.
Enhanced Threat Protection: Provides robust safeguards against common web vulnerabilities.

Check Point CloudGuard WAF is predominantly applied within industries requiring stringent security standards, such as financial services, healthcare, and e-commerce. Its deployment strengthens the defense of critical APIs, facilitates compliance, and supports efficient multi-cloud security management, aligning well with evolving industry demands.

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Radware Kubernetes WAF is a comprehensive and highly scalable web application security solution for CI/CD environments orchestrated by Kubernetes. In addition to marketleading data and application protection, Radware Kubernetes WAF is designed to natively fit these environments, meeting the required levels of automation, flexibility and elasticity.

The solution easily integrates with common software provisioning, testing and visibility tools in the CI/CD pipeline offering both IT security and DevOps personnel detailed insight down to the pod and container levels, and enables organizations to implement effective application and data security in on-premise and cloud-based implementations.

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Sample Customers

crunchbase, udacity, marketo, okcupid, zendesk

Orange España, Paschoalotto

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