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Fortinet Managed Rules for AWS WAF vs Pega Platform comparison

 

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

Categories and Ranking

Fortinet Managed Rules for ...
Ranking in Business Rules Management
6th
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Pega Platform
Ranking in Business Rules Management
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
86
Ranking in other categories
Business Process Management (BPM) (3rd), Process Automation (4th), Rapid Application Development Software (7th), Low-Code Development Platforms (7th), Business Orchestration and Automation Technologies (7th), AI Software Development (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Business Rules Management category, the mindshare of Fortinet Managed Rules for AWS WAF is 0.7%. The mindshare of Pega Platform is 27.2%, up from 22.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Business Rules Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Pega Platform27.2%
Fortinet Managed Rules for AWS WAF0.7%
Other72.1%
Business Rules Management
 

Featured Reviews

Mohan Janarthanan - PeerSpot reviewer
Associate Vice President at Novac Technology Solutions
Advanced threat protection has secured payment transactions and improved API defenses
What stands out for me about Fortinet Managed Rules for AWS WAF is that it implements protection against OWASP Top 10 application security threats. In the financial segment, I am able to protect the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards, and this PCI DSS compliance helps me configure payment gateway integrations while also protecting against bot mitigations and utilizing the machine learning capabilities of FortiWeb. I am using customizable rule sets. Normally, what I do is first put the application in learning mode to observe the application traffic, identify vulnerabilities, and understand what zero-day protections are missing in the current application. FortiAI assist provides contextual decision-making for integrating policy fine-tuning. After observing traffic for 15 days, I then switch to blocking mode on the application front. Built-in analytics for real-time attacks include machine learning capabilities, which is why I opted for Fortinet Managed Rules for AWS WAF to protect against bot attacks, skimming, and DDoS attacks, along with API protection. Continuous threat intelligence updates provide real-time protection, which has a significant impact on my web application security. FortiCare Elite solution options enable me to get immediate support, typically within 15 minutes, for any challenges I face with web application integration on the platform. I am utilizing real-time threat intelligence updates as a default configuration. Fortinet Managed Rules for AWS WAF provides positive feedback by protecting web applications and API protection while blocking advanced threats. The purpose of implementing this application protection is working fine.
reviewer4848291 - PeerSpot reviewer
Global Head of Digital, Process Automation at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Pega is a low-code platform that enables organizations to build, automate, and optimize business processes and customer experiences through AI-powered decisioning and workflow automation.
Here are the key areas where Pega Platform could be improved: 1. User Interface (UI) & User Experience (UX) Customization Limitations: The UI layer is tightly coupled with the platform, limiting flexibility for custom front-end development. Constellation Architecture: While it improves consistency, it restricts advanced UI customizations compared to older section-based designs. Learning Curve: Non-technical users find the UI unintuitive despite the low-code promise. 2. Integration & Extensibility Limited Out-of-the-Box Integrations: Users report challenges integrating with non-relational databases and legacy systems. Robotics Integration: Pega RPA (formerly OpenSpan) is not seamlessly integrated with BPM, creating silos in automation. 3. AI & Decisioning AI Capabilities Need Maturity: Users expect more advanced, native AI features without relying on external tools. CDH & Decision Hub: While powerful, these components require deep expertise to configure effectively. 4. Cost & Licensing High Licensing Costs: Pega is often seen as expensive, especially for small and mid-sized enterprises. Lack of Flexible Pricing Models: Calls for subscription-based or usage-based pricing to improve accessibility. 5. Performance & Scalability Scalability Concerns: Some users report performance degradation with large user bases or complex workflows. Upgrade Complexity: Platform upgrades can be time-consuming and disruptive if not planned well. 6. Documentation & Community Support Insufficient Learning Resources: Especially for advanced features, documentation is limited and community support is not as strong as competitors. Talent Availability: Finding skilled Pega professionals remains a challenge in many regions. 7. Low-Code/No-Code Experience Not Fully No-Code: Despite branding, some tasks still require technical intervention, and the drag-and-drop interface can be restrictive 2. Conflict Management: Simultaneous development by multiple users can lead to rule conflicts.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Fortinet Managed Rules for AWS WAF provides positive feedback by protecting web applications and API protection while blocking advanced threats."
"We get the benefits of continuous threat intelligence updates with very strong network security."
"Overall, Fortinet Managed Rules for AWS WAF help us strengthen security, reduce operational overhead, and improve deployment speed, making our WAF management more efficient and scalable."
"While there may be stability issues, they are minimal."
"Easy to implement and it's built for change, so that any rapid changes in process can be configured easily."
"It's a good tool for workflow automation."
"The most valuable features of the solution are case management, routing, and low-code environment."
"The user interface and the ease of developing the workflow for an application are valuable features."
"The solution is operating well overall."
"The platform as a whole is very rich - you can do a lot of things with it with minimum time and cost."
"The way it is adapting to new changes is quite useful, and the way it is changing itself to survive in the industry with other BPM tools and being competitive every time, with Pega you can deliver some things pretty quickly and deliver a prototype for what Pega calls a Minimum Viable Product or Minimum Lovable Project, MLP, very, very fast."
 

Cons

"Fortinet Managed Rules for AWS WAF has a very complex configuration."
"Fortinet Managed Rules for AWS WAF is strong overall, but there are a few areas where improvements could make it even more effective."
"My core concern regarding the product lies in the reporting functions, where I face limitations, particularly tenant-wise."
"The UI has always been the weakest part."
"Sometimes when we are patching some data from the database, we are getting added as a timeout."
"It is not fully compatible with all versions of Internet Explorer, so sometimes, it does not work."
"There is a lack of support and community presence in the country, leading to challenges in finding developers."
"There have been some performance scalability issues; suppose you want to add more users, you go from 800 users to 1,500 users, and sometimes that creates issues for which there is no clear explanation, and to fix it you have to escalate it with customer service and sometimes the response is not up to the mark in resolving those issues."
"PegaRULES need to improve its JVM. It needs to enhance the operation speed and memory size."
"Customers expect more out-of-the-box solutions."
"I've spent some hands-on time with the platform, and you can do those things, and it is all low code, but is it as easy as they make it sound? No. That's my two cents. For example, if I want to do something, there is no way to switch from low code. I just want to do a simple If-Then-Else rule, but I have to go through their low-code tool and do dragging and dropping. I'm a development person, and in my opinion, even some business users could do this easier. There is no way to go back and forth to an editor where I can just type in an If-Then-Else rule, which would be much faster than drawing in their low-code editor. They don't support that. They lead you too much."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Pega BPM is expensive because it's a leading product, but it also delivers a good return on investment (ROI)."
"They need to come up with licensing options. Right now they do have a cloud-based option, but the cloud prices I've seen are much more expensive compared to competing products."
"Licensing varies across geographical regions for us."
"We do not have to purchase any licenses for the product."
"PegaRULES is a good product, but its pricing is a bit on the premium side, especially for professionals."
"Users have to pay a yearly license cost for Pega BPM, which is expensive."
"The costing model for Pega BPM is different. One is a license that you can pay yearly. Another licensing model for Pega BPM is based on the number of cases you create in production in a year. Costing based on use cases is also available for Pega BPM. I don't have information on its exact pricing or costs, though."
"There are multiple Pega licensing models, including outcome- and revenue-based licensing models"
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
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Financial Services Firm
25%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
8%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise69
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet Managed Rules for AWS WAF?
I would say the price for Fortinet Managed Rules for AWS WAF is somewhat reasonable compared to Check Point web application firewall and F5, making it an acceptable option.
What needs improvement with Fortinet Managed Rules for AWS WAF?
The basic functionality of protecting against OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities is standard for any WAF solution; however, I am concerned about Fortinet's effectiveness with modern web applications sinc...
What is your primary use case for Fortinet Managed Rules for AWS WAF?
I work with Fortinet Managed Rules for AWS WAF and have been using it for the last eight months. I am using it for Web Application Firewall and API protection.
Is Pega BPM easy to work with and can beginners utilize this software?
You do need some preparation to be able to use all functions of Pega BPM. However, all users of this platform are in luck as it comes with good documentation and you can learn pretty much everythin...
Have you encountered any issues while using Pega BPM and were you assisted by the company?
My company has been using this tool for years and the only issue we have had, if you can call it that, was while setting it up. When we were setting it up initially, we had some drawbacks and could...
When you consider the features and benefits of Pega BPM, would you say this product is fairly priced?
Pega BPM can be considered overpriced for some; it all depends on the size of your company and the requirements of your customers. Sure, there are products out there that do the things that Pega B...
 

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Also Known As

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Pega BPM, Pegasystems, SmartBPM, PegaRULES
 

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Sample Customers

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The State of Maine, ANZ, Coca-Cola, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), ME, New South Wales, OptumRx, Texas Department of Transportation, UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement
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