Cloudflare WAF vs Imperva API Security
| Cloudflare WAF | Imperva API Security | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | $20/mo | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web | api, self-hosted, Web |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Paid from | 20 /mo | — |
| Deployment model | edge | hybrid |
| Managed rule sets | Yes | Yes |
| API protection | Yes | Yes |
| Bot management | No | Yes |
| 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.