AWS WAF vs Cloudflare WAF
| AWS WAF | Cloudflare WAF | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | $20/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Web | Web |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Paid from | 5 /mo | 20 /mo |
| Deployment model | hybrid | edge |
| Managed rule sets | Yes | Yes |
| API protection | Yes | Yes |
| Bot management | Yes | No |
| Rate limiting | Yes | Yes |
| Log retention | — | 30 days |
Both are listed in Best Web Application Firewall Software. On The Geeks Club, Cloudflare WAF scores higher on our published basis.