NGINX App Protect application security solution combines the efficacy of advanced F5 web application firewall (WAF) technology with the agility and performance of NGINX Plus. The solution runs natively on NGINX Plus and addresses some of the most difficult challenges facing modern DevOps environments:
| Product | Mindshare (%) |
|---|---|
| NGINX App Protect | 2.2% |
| Imperva Application Security Platform | 8.1% |
| Fortinet FortiWeb | 7.5% |
| Other | 82.2% |
| Type | Title | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Web Application Firewall (WAF) | Mar 14, 2026 | Download |
| Product | Reviews, tips, and advice from real users | Mar 14, 2026 | Download |
| Comparison | NGINX App Protect vs Fortinet FortiWeb | Mar 14, 2026 | Download |
| Comparison | NGINX App Protect vs F5 Advanced WAF | Mar 14, 2026 | Download |
| Comparison | NGINX App Protect vs Imperva Application Security Platform | Mar 14, 2026 | Download |
| Title | Rating | Mindshare | Recommending | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prisma Cloud by Palo Alto Networks | 4.2 | 2.1% | 98% | 114 interviewsAdd to research |
| Checkmarx One | 3.9 | N/A | 88% | 81 interviewsAdd to research |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 8 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 5 |
| Large Enterprise | 9 |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 75 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 29 |
| Large Enterprise | 111 |
NGINX App Protect offers:
NGINX App Protect was previously known as NGINX WAF, NGINX Web Application Firewall.
| Author info | Rating | Review Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Project Manager at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees | 4.5 | I researched NGINX App Protect and found that its ability to detect bots and block IPs is effective for securing applications, as seen in its deployment for a medical instrument company. For smaller budgets, Cloudflare might be preferable. |
| Dev Ops Engineer at adesso AG | 3.5 | I've used NGINX App Protect for years as a stable, affordable, and effective proxy and web application firewall, though its GUI could improve; overall, it's easy to manage and performs well under stress in Kubernetes environments. |
| IT Architect at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees | 4.0 | We are transitioning to a private cloud and needed a flexible alternative to F5 ASM. NGINX App Protect's integration in DevOps and API configurability are valuable, though easier implementation and clearer hardware specs from F5 would improve it. |
| Tech Lead at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees | 4.0 | I've used NGINX App Protect for over two years to secure Kubernetes applications, especially against Layer 7 DDoS attacks, and found it stable, scalable, and effective, though I'd prefer it bundled by default with NGINX. |
| Senior security architecture at National Payment Corporation Of India | 4.0 | I use NGINX App Protect for protection against external threats, including OWASP Top 10. While it provides extensive reporting and customization, it lacks a user interface for updates and configuration changes. Better documentation on deploying gRPC would be beneficial. |
| Security System Engineer at Ascomp S.A. | 4.0 | I found NGINX App Protect valuable for its simple functions ideal for CICD pipelines and automation, though it lacks advanced features like no false-positive security found in Advanced WAF. It enhances network security and integrates easily, despite fewer features. |
| Ingeniero at Servicios Eyenet S.A De C.V | 4.5 | I utilize NGINX App Protect mainly for customer platforms like e-commerce. Its OWASP certification and quick implementation of strong passwords are impressive, though e-commerce portal improvements are needed. I invested $40,000, expecting a $30,000 return in eight months. |
| Sr. Manager (Technology) at Contessabd | 5.0 | NGINX App Protect offers impressive mail proxy and API connectivity features but is expensive, which is concerning. It needs improved documentation and a better licensing model. If pricing is an issue, I recommend Radware, noting F5's strong OEM support. |
