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Azure Web Application Firewall vs Fastly Next-Gen WAF
Both stand on web security software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid Web
Azure Web Application Firewall combines edge deployment with managed rules, API protection, bot management, and rate limiting. The total price depends on the policy and any listed rule or processing charges selected.
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Visit Fastly Next-Gen WAF The facts
| Azure Web Application Firewall | Fastly Next-Gen WAF | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Linux, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Custom Rules Requests Processed: $0.60 a month | Not published |
| Plans published | 5 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | azure.microsoft.com | fastly.com |
| On web security software | #18 of 29 | #22 of 29 |
Azure Web Application Firewall: what it does well
- Edge deployment model
- Managed rule sets are available
- Includes API protection and bot management
- Rate limiting is listed
What to know first
- No free plan
- Custom rules and request processing have separate charges
- Managed ruleset options carry additional listed fees
Fastly Next-Gen WAF: what it does well
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