Cloudflare API Shield vs F5 BIG-IP APM
| Cloudflare API Shield | F5 BIG-IP APM | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web | Android, api, iOS, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | No | No |
| API discovery | Yes | — |
| Runtime protection | Yes | — |
| API posture management | Yes | — |
| Sensitive data detection | Yes | — |
| Specification governance | Yes | — |
| Deployment model | cloud | hybrid |
Both are listed in Best API Security Software. On The Geeks Club, F5 BIG-IP APM scores higher on our published basis.