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NGINX App Protect vs Orca Security comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.9
Organizations saw positive ROI with NGINX App Protect during COVID-19, improving security and integration, anticipating future benefits.
Sentiment score
1.0
Orca Security provides cost savings and efficiency through agentless design, simplifying cloud security and enhancing security posture immediately.
Orca Security significantly improved our visibility from 30% to 100%, enabling better security posture improvements rather than just general cost savings.
Cloud Security Automation Engineer at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.3
NGINX App Protect support is praised for promptness and helpfulness but inconsistencies and costs affect user satisfaction.
Sentiment score
7.1
Orca Security's customer service is praised for its responsiveness and efficiency, though some note inconsistencies in technical expertise.
They were quick and efficient when we had issues.
Project Manager at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
The support team assists with issues and provides information on new updates.
Vulnerability Assessment Analyst at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
I would rate technical support from Orca Security as very good.
enterprise architect at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
The expertise levels could be improved.
Cloud Security Automation Engineer at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.5
NGINX App Protect is scalable with diverse options but faces deployment, traffic, and configuration centralization challenges noted by users.
Sentiment score
8.2
Orca Security excels in scalable, agentless management across major cloud platforms, praised for adaptability despite minor Kubernetes challenges.
I believe Orca Security is scalable and can handle small and medium-enterprise businesses effectively.
CTO /Director at OPLIUM
The seamless integration allows us to automatically reflect any connected project from our cloud into the console.
Vulnerability Assessment Analyst at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
When you onboard an organization, Orca will find new projects, folders, and resources without any additional effort required.
Senior Information Security Engineer at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.4
NGINX App Protect is praised for stability and integration, outperforming competitors, though minor improvements in HTML5 are needed.
Sentiment score
8.3
Orca Security is rated as highly stable, with minor downtime and quick resolution of any issues by support.
It is a quality solution, and I would rate its stability as eight out of ten.
IT Architect at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
I do not experience downtime, bugs, or glitches.
CTO /Director at OPLIUM
I have experienced very little downtime.
Works at Ultraviolet Cyber
I personally have not encountered any bugs or issues with the console.
Vulnerability Assessment Analyst at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
 

Room For Improvement

NGINX App Protect requires improved flexibility, UI, API, automation, network support, pricing, integration, and feature enhancements like security and documentation.
Orca Security needs UI simplification, better integration, enhanced features, and performance improvements to meet user expectations and industry standards.
There was more information from F5 regarding hardware requirements and specifications to deploy the service.
IT Architect at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Orca Security could improve in reporting OS package vulnerabilities, such as missing MS patches or Linux patches.
Vulnerability Assessment Analyst at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
Another improvement is in handling alerts for multiple files with the same CVE; it should provide an option to manage each file separately without affecting others.
Senior Information Security Engineer at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Security in today's age is important, and if a company can afford it, they should get it as it's the most valuable protection against threats.
Software Developer at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Setup Cost

NGINX App Protect costs $3,000-$400,000 annually, considered expensive but competitive, with no hidden fees and strategic cost management possible.
Orca Security offers competitive cloud workload pricing with comprehensive features and flexible, negotiable options for enterprise deployments.
The initial price seemed high, however, after negotiation, the final price was ideal.
Senior Information Security Engineer at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Its license is a bit expensive.
enterprise architect at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Orca Security's pricing is known to be a bit high.
Works at Ultraviolet Cyber
 

Valuable Features

NGINX App Protect provides comprehensive security features including automation, containerization, and flexible API connectivity for robust application protection.
Orca Security enhances cloud security with agentless SideScanning, prioritizing risks and offering integration, automation, and real-time insights.
The most valuable feature is the ability to operate in a DevOps environment and to be configured through API and pipeline by the developers themselves.
IT Architect at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Detecting bots and blocking IPs have proven effective for securing applications.
Project Manager at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Additionally, it covers a large scope of vulnerabilities, CVEs, malware, and misconfiguration.
Senior Information Security Engineer at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
This technology allows for coverage of almost all cloud assets without interrupting their operations.
Vulnerability Assessment Analyst at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
For me, the most important aspect is how deeply you can investigate situations with this technology, including checking for leaks or similar issues.
CTO /Director at OPLIUM
 

Categories and Ranking

NGINX App Protect
Ranking in Container Security
27th
Ranking in API Security
7th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
24
Ranking in other categories
Web Application Firewall (WAF) (15th)
Orca Security
Ranking in Container Security
18th
Ranking in API Security
8th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
Vulnerability Management (17th), Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) (10th), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (11th), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) (8th), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) (9th), Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) (3rd), AI Security (8th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Container Security category, the mindshare of NGINX App Protect is 0.4%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Orca Security is 4.3%, down from 4.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Container Security Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Orca Security4.3%
NGINX App Protect0.4%
Other95.3%
Container Security
 

Featured Reviews

JP
Project Manager at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Blocking IPs and detecting bots enhances security for medical websites
I was researching products like NGINX App Protect and F5 Advanced WAF for long-term options. I have some use for such a solution, but probably not before next year Detecting bots and blocking IPs have proven effective for securing applications. We were able to block groups of IP addresses that…
Evgeny Shulga - PeerSpot reviewer
CTO /Director at OPLIUM
Cloud security has improved visibility and automated deep risk investigations across clients
Identifying areas in Orca Security that have room for improvement is challenging, as there are multiple considerations including price, customization, AI, UI, and factors that could make it better or easier to use. I must consult with someone in the field because I cannot provide this information at this time since I am not operating the solution directly. What would make it a ten for me as an integrator is difficult to determine. I believe they need more time developing this solution, which means they need to be more comprehensive and extended in their approach. I think this represents the opinion of the majority.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Healthcare Company
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise11
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise6
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NGINX App Protect?
I don't know the pricing yet because in my other project, I was not part of the buying side and I was just starting to look at options.
What needs improvement with NGINX App Protect?
It would be better if it were easier to implement and if there was more information from F5 regarding hardware requirements and specifications to deploy the service, to avoid disruptions after impl...
What do you like most about Orca Security?
It's for protection. It's an agentless tool. We don't need to install anything at a customer's premises. We can just scan the entire assets in the cloud.
What needs improvement with Orca Security?
I experienced some problems with custom tags in Orca Security where I tried to separate the environment for business units so I could ask the tech lead responsible for that vulnerability to fix the...
What is your primary use case for Orca Security?
We wanted to understand our cloud environment better, so we had a demo of Orca Security and then signed a deal to access the full platform and identify our most vulnerable areas. I started to sched...
 

Also Known As

NGINX WAF, NGINX Web Application Firewall
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Sample Customers

Information Not Available
BeyondTrust, Postman, Digital Turbine, Solarisbank, Lemonade, C6 Bank, Docebo, Vercel, and Vivino
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