Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 1, 2025
NGINX App Protect and Cloudflare Web Application Firewall compete in the web application security category. Cloudflare appears to have the upper hand due to its user-friendly setup and comprehensive security features.
Features: NGINX App Protect excels in traffic management, security, and offers OWASP certification. It includes auto-learning, bot protection, and detailed HTTP session control. Cloudflare Web Application Firewall provides robust security with OWASP rulesets, DDoS protection, and IP hiding. It is known for easy configuration and scalability.
Room for Improvement: NGINX App Protect could improve integration with F5 products and enhance bot and API security. It faces challenges in complex configurations and needs better documentation. Cloudflare requires a ModSecurity version update and improved beginner documentation. Its reporting and log integration could be refined.
Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: NGINX App Protect is deployed across diverse environments but requires technical expertise, with occasionally delayed support. Cloudflare is easier to deploy in public clouds with less technical demand and generally effective support, though there are areas for improvement globally.
Pricing and ROI: NGINX App Protect is expensive but offers a good ROI for those needing detailed security features, though costs can escalate. Cloudflare Web Application Firewall is more affordable with competitive pricing, seen as cost-effective, and offers flexibility with various subscription tiers.
