AWS WAF
Reviews
Star rating
Rank in Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Pros and cons
Pros
- WAF (Web Application Firewall)
- Solutions
- Cloud Integration
- Custom Rules
- DDoS Protection
- Protection
Cons
- Ineffective Blocking
- Complex Configuration
- Expensive
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Key stats
Adoption by company size
| Segment | Share of reviews |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 33.3% |
| Mid-Market | 33.3% |
| Enterprise | 33.3% |
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Reviews | Star rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q2 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Q3 | 1 | 4.5 |
| 2025 Q4 | 1 | 4.0 |
| 2026 Q1 | 1 | 5.0 |
| 2026 Q2 | 4 | 4.3 |
Satisfaction ratings
What reviewers say
Strong Web App Protection with AWS WAF’s Managed Rules and Seamless AWS Integrations
“What I like most about AWS WAF is that it helps protect web applications from common threats without requiring dedicated security appliances or complicated infrastructure. Features such as managed rule sets, custom rules, IP filtering, and bot protection make it easier to secure ”
Flexible, Fast AWS Integration with Powerful Security Controls
“Its flexibility and fast integration with AWS services like CloudFront and ALB. It allows adding security controls such as rate limiting and IP blocking without changing the application itself.”
Strong Threat Protection with Easy Log Monitoring and Centralized Management
“It protects against threats and hackers, and it lets us manage internet traffic according to our organization’s policy. It’s also easy to monitor the logs. There’s a large community and well-maintained documentation, plus support for centralized management. Customer support has b”