Fortinet FortiWeb Cloud WAF-as-a-Service vs Radware Cloud WAF Service comparison

Fortinet and Radware are both solutions in the Web Application Firewall (WAF) category. Fortinet is ranked #23 with an average rating of 9.0, while Radware is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.8. Additionally, 100% of Fortinet users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Radware users who would recommend it.

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We performed a comparison between Fortinet FortiWeb Cloud WAF-as-a-Service and Radware Cloud WAF Service based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Web Application Firewall (WAF) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Fortinet FortiWeb Cloud WAF-as-a-Service vs. Radware Cloud WAF Service

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Cloudflare

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Herb Angle

Owner at Hga consulting

Has helped manage client domains with streamlined access control and threat visibility

I don't know what areas could be improved with Cloudflare WAF; Cloudflare is constantly improving and adding features to their feature set. They're doing a good job, and as far as DNS and support for any domains that I create or my clients create, it's mandatory for me to make sure that they have Cloudflare as their DNS provider. The Cloudflare load balancing capability hasn't really helped in enhancing my website's uptime and resiliency because we don't really get that much traffic; it's mostly remote users, and web hosting is done by a web hosting service. It doesn't pay to try to host your own website.

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RahulArora

Global Head - DevOps and AIOps Startegist at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees

Cloud security has reduced web attack incidents and protects our public applications and APIs

The best features Fortinet FortiWeb Cloud WAF-as-a-Service offers include managed WAF rules, OWASP protection, bot mitigation, and Fortinet threat intelligence. In day-to-day work, I use all of the features: managed WAF rules, OWASP protection, bot mitigation, and Fortinet threat intelligence. This provides a strong baseline security without requiring deep WAF expertise internally. The integration with the broader Fortinet security system is a plus regarding the features. In terms of its impact on our organization, Fortinet FortiWeb Cloud WAF-as-a-Service has been positively protecting us from security threats and automated attacks. With this layered protection against common web and API attacks, we have noticed that the incidents and risks have been reduced to a greater extent.

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Ankit Tadha

SOC Analyst at Adani Enterprises Ltd

Has significantly improved threat visibility and reduced false positives through intelligent bot detection and real-time analysis

The best features of Radware Cloud WAF Service that I prefer most include the bot protection. Its deployment was very smooth and flexible when I started deploying it. The reporting and visibility feature of the Bot Manager are noteworthy, as the dashboard gives clear insight into the traffic, activity, and block threats. The AI threat intelligence feature is quite impressive. In terms of blocking unknown threats and attacks, I assess Radware Cloud WAF Service as quite impressive; if I have to rate it out of 10, I would rate it eight and a half. The automated analytics for looking at events with Radware Cloud WAF Service is generally fine, and whenever we use it, it gives almost perfect results. In API protection with Radware Cloud WAF Service, we have multiple applications that we are using currently, and whenever there is any threat related to an API, it helps us provide detailed insight. Additionally, whenever there is unusual API traffic, it helps us monitor and detect 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

"DDoS attacks target unprotected machines. Cloudflare detects and stops these attacks using internal systems. It identifies incoming DDoS attacks, issuing challenges or blocking them immediately."

"The features of Cloudflare were found to be more beneficial and led to the decision to utilize it over other options."

"Easier http to https redirect using page rules"

"We're using dynamic components to build flexible pages to create and manage Git merge requests for code and reviews."

"I like Cloudflare's application gateway and DDoS protection."

"Cloudflare allows us to self-host services such as Rocket.Chat and Node-RED, in high-availability mode, thanks to round robin DNS which allows us to share one hostname between our two locations."

"I get a lot of value from Cloudflare's API because it enables you to build a separate environment inside the solution. You can create a domain for performing test requests before you move to the production environment and connect various domains."

"What I like best about Cloudflare is that my company can use it to trace and manage applications and monitor traffic. The solution tells you if there's a spike in traffic. Cloudflare also sends you a link to check your equipment and deployment and track it through peering, so it's a valuable tool."

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"I rate the overall solution ten out of ten."

"Regular updates are one of the aspects I appreciate about Fortinet FortiWeb Cloud WAF-as-a-Service, and it is provided by a leading brand in cybersecurity."

"Fortinet has created a holistic product that integrates features including AI and API protection, with straightforward automation and articulate reporting that even less experienced engineers can use easily."

"It is a secure tool."

"The technical support is really good."

"The stability of the solution is excellent."

"It is user-friendly and easy to work with."

"With this layered protection against common web and API attacks, we have noticed that the incidents and risks have been reduced to a greater extent."

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"The solution requires very little maintenance; we install it, it works without any problems, is reliable, and we can almost forget about it."

"DDoS protection is a valuable feature that works efficiently."

"Radware Cloud WAF Service is user-friendly and easy to deploy."

"I highly recommend Radware Cloud WAF for its reliability and fast support."

"With the current visibility dashboard, we can now obtain insight into the nature of attacks, identify attackers, and detect top IP or threat regions."

"Radware Cloud WAF Service blocks threats effectively, providing a comprehensive report that shows the traffic and denied traffic from malicious IPs or specific countries, so I am satisfied."

"The most valuable feature is the monitoring dashboard that we access through the portal."

"The automatic detection from Radware Cloud WAF is invaluable, and the support is outstanding."

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Cons

"Sometimes their more advanced caching tools can cause higher first-byte times and problems with JavaScript."

"We are a product integrator and reseller, and we would like to have a better partner relationship, similar to a channel sales relationship. Sometimes we are on our own or get diverted by Cloudflare because they have direct sales, which competes with us and makes it difficult to build a relationship with this company since we want to be an MSP or a managed service provider for the solution."

"The solution could work at being less expensive. It costs a lot to use it."

"For large enterprises, the pricing is okay. However, the enterprise price for small projects is a bit high. A mid-tier pricing option would be beneficial."

"The analytics, basically the dashboard, doesn't have much to it."

"The product support needs to be accessible from more places, a wider area of coverage."

"Even if I wanted to, I wouldn't be able to buy Cloudflare in my country."

"I would like Cloudflare to offer a dedicated account manager for large enterprise clients like us."

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"The utilization of AI in Fortinet FortiWeb Cloud WAF-as-a-Service still needs to be upgraded and improved."

"Fortinet FortiWeb Cloud WAF-as-a-Service could be improved with better logging capabilities, as many come with less spacing, necessitating a FortiSIM for enhanced functionality."

"Better visibility and more intuitive reporting would be helpful for Fortinet FortiWeb Cloud WAF-as-a-Service."

"The usability of the interface could be improved as it is not user-friendly."

"The only thing I encountered was related to integration, mostly concerning translation."

"I do not have any notes on improvement."

"The usability of the interface could be improved as it is not user-friendly."

"The reporting features could be more intuitive with more real-time monitoring, which would help make faster decisions."

"We've had some issues with putting certificates in."

"The integration part could be better."

"Our only complaint is the reporting on the DDoS side. We also use Radware for on-premises DDoS protection and their Vision product. I just want to give paint you an example. We face so many Layer 3 and Layer 4 DDoS attacks on Cloud WAF. The reporting on those types of attacks can be improved."

"Some of the tools are a bit difficult to navigate, and the user interface could be more user-friendly."

"An area of improvement is the visibility at the attack level."

"I see areas in Radware Cloud WAF Service for improvement, specifically in its initial tuning period, because the machine learning model takes two to three weeks for baseline behavior establishment."

"Whenever we handle an incident, we have to generate many reports. We have to get data, information, and screenshots on multiple things. A future feature in Radware Cloud WAF Service that could give us a presentable report for our stakeholders would be a really great addition."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We don't have any issues with the price."

"I think the pricing is competitive. I think as far as licensing is concerned it's pretty straightforward because it's based on domain. It's just that sometimes domains could be tricky with some customers."

"So far I use free tier and happy with it. You can subscribe to business package if needed."

"In terms of licensing costs, we don't pay for licensing for Cloudflare. We only establish communication, then for peering, Cloudflare takes care of the cross-connection in different data centers."

"I believe their performance has improved, but I'd like to refrain from discussing the pricing aspect related to the cloud. The pricing, in my opinion, could be simplified, and I think they should consider reevaluating the pricing for support, as it can be quite high. At times, this cost can make it challenging to choose CARFAGuard or opt for the support."

"I give the price a five out of ten."

"That is one of the great features. I was able to access the majority of the features and services for free."

"There are no additional costs beyond the standard licensing fees."

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"We evaluated other options and, if I remember correctly, one of them was Fortinet, but they didn't seem as effective as Radware. But the price was the biggest difference. Radware had the best price for our type of network and level of scaling."

"I believe the prices are fair."

"The pricing is fair; it's neither particularly cheap nor expensive."

"We are based in El Salvador and don't have a direct license with Radware; we purchase the license through resellers. The pricing is reasonable, as I managed an Akamai product in a previous position, and Cloud WAF is competitively priced."

"The price is a bulk average."

"For the current market, the price for Radware Cloud WAF Service is exactly where we want it to be."

"If you plan to deploy Cloud WAF, keep in mind that the product is priced based on the megabits of traffic that pass through and the number of transactions. You should get your requirements correct up front. The active attackers feed and CDN services cost extra, so you need to negotiate these features upfront."

"The pricing is fair."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Manufacturing Company

Energy/Utilities Company

12%

Hospitality Company

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

18%

Energy/Utilities Company

16%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	46
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	25

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	3

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	9
Midsize Enterprise	10
Large Enterprise	37

Questions from the Community

Which is the best DDoS protection solution for a big ISP for monitoring and mitigating?

Cloudflare. We are moving from Akamai prolexic to Cloudflare. Cloudflare anycast network outperforms Akamai static GR...

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Which would you choose - Cloudflare DNS or Quad9?

Cloudflare DNS is a very fast, very reliable public DNS resolver. It is an enterprise-grade authoritative DNS service...

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What do you like most about Cloudflare?

Cloudflare offers CDN and DDoS protection. We have the front end, API, and database in how you structure applications.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiWeb Cloud WAF-as-a-Service?

My experience with the pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Fortinet FortiWeb Cloud WAF-as-a-Service is good, and i...

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What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiWeb Cloud WAF-as-a-Service?

Fortinet FortiWeb Cloud WAF-as-a-Service could be improved with better logging capabilities, as many come with less s...

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What is your primary use case for Fortinet FortiWeb Cloud WAF-as-a-Service?

Fortinet FortiWeb Cloud WAF-as-a-Service protects our customers' websites, including e-commerce sites, normal website...

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

Regarding current pricing, it is managed by our higher authorities, but I believe the price is reasonable for our org...

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What needs improvement with Radware Cloud WAF Service?

Although I don't consider it to have significant downsides, I believe the UI could be improved to be more user-friend...

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What is your primary use case for Radware Cloud WAF Service?

My use cases for Radware Cloud WAF Service in my current organization, where I serve as a Cyber Security expert and S...

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Overview

Cloudflare enhances web performance and security with features like CDN caching and DDoS mitigation while providing easy DNS management and intuitive setup through its user-friendly dashboard.

Cloudflare is recognized for its comprehensive web security and performance solutions. Speed improvements are achieved through caching mechanisms and DDoS protection, combining ease of DNS management with flexible page rules. The robust analytics and threat insight tools provide valuable data, assisted by a user-friendly dashboard allowing quick setup and configuration. An API offers dynamic DNS settings ensuring low latency and high performance across the globe.

What are Cloudflare's key features?

CDN Caching: Enhances website speed through content delivery network caching.
Web Application Firewall: Protects websites from online threats.
DDoS Mitigation: Shields against distributed denial-of-service attacks.
DNS Management: Offers easy-to-use and flexible domain management.
SSL Certificates: Ensures secure connections between users and servers.
Analytics: Provides insights with robust analytics tools.

What benefits and ROI should users evaluate?

Enhanced Security: Strengthening web security with DDoS and firewall protection.
Speed Improvement: Faster content delivery with CDN caching.
Operational Simplicity: Simplifies website optimization through a user-friendly interface.
Scalable Solutions: Scales with global reach, lowering latency for improved performance.
Cost Efficiency: Offers layers of valuable functionality with pricing options.

Cloudflare finds utility across industries for DNS management and defense mechanisms. Its content delivery network assures fast content distribution and fortified security. Businesses integrate features like web application firewalls, load balancing, end-to-end SSL, and zero trust to protect websites from cyber threats while ensuring resilience and reliable performance.

Cloudflare

Fortinet FortiWeb Cloud WAF-as-a-Service provides cloud-based web application protection, ensuring businesses secure their web apps against threats without hardware management, offering dynamic scalability and threat intelligence.

Fortinet FortiWeb Cloud WAF-as-a-Service offers an advanced security platform that effectively protects web applications from cyber threats by leveraging comprehensive threat intelligence and efficient traffic management. Its cloud-native architecture facilitates seamless integration, allowing for scalable security solutions that adapt to varying demand levels. Known for reducing complexity, it empowers organizations to focus on strategic initiatives without the need for dedicated on-premise resources. The service also provides robust analytics, enabling informed decision-making based on real-time threat landscapes.

What are the key features?

Auto-scaling: Automatically adjusts resources to handle increasing traffic without manual intervention.
Threat Intelligence: Uses comprehensive data to preempt and mitigate potential threats effectively.
Centralized Management: Simplifies monitoring and control of web application security through a single interface.
Robust Analytics: Offers detailed insights into traffic and threat patterns for better decision-making.

What benefits and ROI can users expect?

Cost Efficiency: Reduces the financial burden of maintaining hardware with a cloud-based approach.
Scalability: Easily adapts to business growth without requiring additional infrastructure investments.
Enhanced Security: Provides up-to-date threat protection, safeguarding critical business data.
Resource Optimization: Frees technical staff to focus on core business objectives by managing security centrally.

In industries such as finance and e-commerce where sensitive data protection is paramount, Fortinet FortiWeb Cloud WAF-as-a-Service is extensively implemented to secure web applications against potential vulnerabilities. It ensures compliance with stringent regulatory standards and protects consumer information, thus maintaining trust and brand reputation. Healthcare providers leverage it to protect patient records, a sector that demands the utmost security and confidentiality.

Fortinet

Radware’s Cloud WAF provides enterprise-grade, continuously adaptive web application security protection. Based on Radware’s ICSA Labs certified, market-leading web application firewall, it provides full coverage of OWASP Top-10 threats and zero-day attacks, while implementing both negative and positive web application security models to automatically adapt protections to evolving threats and protected assets.

Radware’s Cloud WAF offers full web security protection including OWASP Top-10 coverage, advanced attack protection and 0-day attack protection by implementing both negative and positive web application security models. It provides organizations “frictionless” application protection by automatically detecting and protecting new web applications as they are added to the network through automatic policy generation technology.

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