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Cloudbric vs ModSecurity
Both stand on website security software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+4
Choose Cloudbric if you need managed web and API protection or cloud WAF management, or want a VPN with a free tier and paid plans. VPN Plus plan details include prices, while WAF+ and WMS use FQDN, usage-based, or contract pricing without a stated amount.
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Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
ModSecurity offers an open-source WAF engine that runs within a compatible web server and can operate with or without the OWASP Core Rule Set. The project advises tuning detection events before enabling blocking.
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| Cloudbric | ModSecurity | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Plus Plan-Annual (Cloudbric VPN): $2.08 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 12 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cloudbric.com | modsecurity.org |
| On website security software | #1 of 27 | #3 of 27 |
Cloudbric: what it does well
- WAF+ combines web, API, DDoS, bot, and malicious IP protection.
- WAF+ deployment requires a DNS change, without agent installation.
- A one-month WAF+ proof of concept covers one domain.
- WAF+ includes 24/7 technical support.
- VPN Plus supports up to 10 simultaneous connections.
What to know first
- WAF+ pricing is based on FQDN and has no listed amount.
- WMS SaaS and Enterprise have no listed prices.
- VPN Free is limited to selected server locations and one connection.
- VPN minimums include Android 7.0, iOS 17, Windows 10 64-bit, or macOS Monterey 12.
ModSecurity: what it does well
- Runs with Apache, Nginx, or IIS
- Can be used with the OWASP Core Rule Set
- Supports traffic logging and passive security assessment
- Free and open source
What to know first
- Runs inside a web server, not as a standalone appliance or proxy
- Inspecting every request can have a small performance impact
- Managed rule sets are not included
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