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F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall (Advanced WAF) vs. Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF)

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricF5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall (Advanced WAF)

by F5

Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF)

by Check Point Software Technologies

Overall rating4.64.3
Review count2491
Ease of use8.68.8
Ease of setup7.98.4
Quality of support8.48.6
Meets requirements9.08.9
NPS7552.222222
Small Business12.5%28.4%
Mid-Market33.3%54.5%
Enterprise54.2%17.0%
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Total LLM citations1,874746

F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall (Advanced WAF)

F5 BIG-IP Advanced Web Application Firewall (Advanced WAF) is built on proven F5 technology to proactively detect and mitigate bots, secure credentials and sensitive data, and defend against application denial-of-service (DoS). Advanced WAF is offered as an appliance, virtual edition, and as a managed service—providing automated WAF services that meet complex deployment and management requirements while protecting your apps with great precision.

Pros

    Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF)

    CloudGuard WAF is a cloud-native Web and API security solution designed to help users safeguard their applications from both known and unknown threats. By leveraging advanced contextual AI, this solution provides precise threat prevention without the need for traditional signature-based detection methods. This innovative approach allows organizations to maintain a robust security posture while minimizing the risks associated with evolving cyber threats.

    Pros

    • Protection
    • Security
    • DDoS Protection
    • Cybersecurity
    • WAF (Web Application Firewall)
    • Setup Ease