# AWS WAF vs Barracuda Web Application Firewall

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** AWS WAF

| Attribute | AWS WAF | Barracuda Web Application Firewall |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 51.2 (73% (medium)) | 39.3 (45% (low)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"AWS WAF is a managed web application firewall service that helps protect web applications against common exploits and bots. It uses rules to allow, block, or count web requests, and supports bot management, fraud prevention, and DDoS protection. It is indexed under WAF.","source":"https://aws.amazon.com/waf/pricing/","question":"What is AWS WAF?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"AWS WAF offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $0.60. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://aws.amazon.com/waf/pricing/","question":"Is AWS WAF free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"AWS WAF supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://aws.amazon.com/waf/pricing/","question":"What platforms does AWS WAF support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for AWS WAF, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://aws.amazon.com/waf/pricing/","question":"Can AWS WAF be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 5 integrations for AWS WAF, including Amazon CloudFront, Amazon API Gateway, AWS CloudWatch, AWS Shield and AWS Marketplace (third-party managed rules). This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://aws.amazon.com/waf/pricing/","question":"What does AWS WAF integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed HIPAA and GDPR for AWS WAF. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as AWS WAF not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://aws.amazon.com/compliance/?nc2=h_dsc_aa_cmp","question":"What security certifications does AWS WAF have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"AWS WAF is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://aws.amazon.com/waf/pricing/","question":"Where is AWS WAF available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"A web application firewall that protects APIs and web applications from attacks, automatically discovers unmonitored and legacy APIs using machine learning, and defends against bot and DDoS threats. It is indexed under WAF.","source":"https://www.barracuda.com/products/application-protection/web-application-firewall","question":"What is Barracuda Web Application Firewall?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Barracuda Web Application Firewall does not publish its prices. Pricing is quoted on request, across 1 plan (Premium), so the figure depends on your seat count and requirements. We record this as a pricing-transparency signal rather than guessing a number. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.barracuda.com/products/application-protection/api-protection/plans","question":"How much does Barracuda Web Application Firewall cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Barracuda Web Application Firewall, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.barracuda.com/products/application-protection/web-application-firewall","question":"Can Barracuda Web Application Firewall be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 32 integrations for Barracuda Web Application Firewall, including Active Directory, LDAP, RADIUS, ADFS, SAML, OpenID Connect, IBM AppScan and Rapid7, plus 24 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.barracuda.com/products/application-protection/api-protection/plans","question":"What does Barracuda Web Application Firewall integrate with?","confidence":0.6}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | AWS WAF filters web requests and API traffic to block common attacks like SQL injection and cross-site scripting. It manages bot traffic through rate limiting and automatic detection, and provides automated layer 7 DDoS protection. | A firewall designed to protect websites and web application programming interfaces from threats including DDoS attacks, bots, and code vulnerabilities. It provides detection, filtering, and integration with enterprise security systems. |
| features.capabilities | `{"pricing_model":"usage_based","rate_limiting":true,"bot_management":true,"deployment_model":"cloud","ddos_l7_protection":true,"custom_rules_engine":true,"owasp_top_10_protection":true}` | `{"rate_limiting":true,"bot_management":true,"deployment_model":"cloud","ddos_l7_protection":true,"threat_intel_feeds":true,"custom_rules_engine":true,"owasp_top_10_protection":true,"api_discovery_protection":true,"siem_logging_integration":true}` |
| integrations.count | 5 | 18 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Amazon CloudFront"},{"name":"Amazon API Gateway"},{"name":"AWS CloudWatch"},{"name":"AWS Shield"},{"name":"AWS Marketplace (third-party managed rules)"}]` | `[{"name":"Active Directory"},{"name":"LDAP"},{"name":"RADIUS"},{"name":"ADFS"},{"name":"SAML"},{"name":"OpenID Connect"},{"name":"IBM AppScan"},{"name":"Rapid7"},{"name":"Immuniweb"},{"name":"HPE Security WebInspect"},{"name":"Azure Sentinel"},{"name":"Loggly"},{"name":"Splunk"},{"name":"Sumologic"},{"name":"IBM QRadar"},{"name":"HPE ARCsight"},{"name":"AWS"},{"name":"Azure"},{"name":"CloudFormation"},{"name":"Microsoft 365"},{"name":"Cisco Meraki"},{"name":"Fortinet FortiGate"},{"name":"SonicWALL"},{"name":"Palo Alto Networks"},{"name":"Sophos XGS"},{"name":"Microsoft Defender"},{"name":"SentinelOne"},{"name":"Kaseya Autotask"},{"name":"Avast AntiVirus"},{"name":"GitHub"},{"name":"Barracuda CloudGen Access"},{"name":"Barracuda Backup"},{"name":"Barracuda SecureEdge Manager"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | - |
| pricing | `{"type":"usage","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Standard WAF","summary":"$5/web ACL + $1/rule + per-million-request charges","features":["Web ACL creation and management","Custom rule creation","Allow/Block/Count actions","Request filtering and inspection","CloudWatch Logs integration"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":5,"period":"month","currency":"USD","description":"per web ACL"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":1,"period":"month","currency":"USD","description":"per rule or managed rule group"},{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"million requests"},"kind":"metered","amount":0.6,"currency":"USD","description":"varies by region"}],"description":"Base WAF protection with customizable rules","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"cloudwatch_logs_per_million_requests":"500 MB"}},{"free":false,"name":"Bot Control","summary":"Free tier + $1/million requests after free allowance","features":["Common bot detection and management","Targeted bot control","Bot traffic visibility","Rate limiting for bot traffic","Scope-down statements to reduce evaluated traffic"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"million requests"},"kind":"metered","amount":1,"currency":"USD","description":"charged after free tier"}],"description":"Visibility and control over bot traffic","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"common_bot_control_free_requests":"10 million/month","targeted_bot_control_free_requests":"1 million/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Fraud Control","summary":"$10/month per web ACL + per-request charges","features":["Account Takeover Prevention","Account Creation Fraud Prevention","Compromised credential monitoring","Fake account creation detection"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":10,"period":"month","currency":"USD","description":"per web ACL for managed rule"}],"description":"Account takeover prevention and account creation fraud prevention","contactSales":false}],"addOns":[{"name":"CAPTCHA and Challenge responses"},{"name":"Managed rule groups from AWS Marketplace"}],"summary":"Usage-based pricing: $5/web ACL, $1/rule, plus per-request charges. Free tier for bot control.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://aws.amazon.com/waf/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T22:21:15.356Z","startingPrice":{"amount":1,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` | `{"type":"quote","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Premium","features":["Machine learning threat detection","Automated API discovery","Bot threat mitigation","Client-side protection","Containerized deployment","Zero trust security","DDoS protection","Rate limiting","GeoIP access controls"],"description":"Machine learning capabilities, automated API discovery, advanced bot protection, client-side protection, containerized deployment, and zero trust security","contactSales":true}],"freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.barracuda.com/products/application-protection/api-protection/plans","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T22:24:40.101Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | no |
| pricing.model | freemium | quote |
| pricing.price_level | low | unknown |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":1,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| reliability.status_page | yes | - |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.fedramp | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.hipaa | yes | yes |
| security.pci | yes | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://aws.amazon.com/compliance/?nc2=h_dsc_aa_cmp | https://www.barracuda.com/products/email-protection/security-awareness-training |

## Capabilities (WAF)

| Capability | AWS WAF | Barracuda Web Application Firewall |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | Cloud | Cloud |
| Owasp top 10 protection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom rules engine | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bot management | ✓ | ✓ |
| API discovery protection | - | ✓ |
| Ddos l7 protection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rate limiting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Threat intel feeds | - | ✓ |
| SIEM logging integration | - | ✓ |
| Kubernetes ingress support | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| PCI DSS compliant | - | - |
| Fedramp authorized | - | - |
| Pricing model | Usage based | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:15:09.742Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*