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