# Cloudflare WAF vs Imperva WAF

| Attribute | Cloudflare WAF | Imperva WAF |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 42.7 (74% (medium)) | 53.2 (34% (low)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A cloud-based firewall that intercepts HTTP/S requests at Cloudflare's distributed network, using automated and customizable rules to block common vulnerabilities like SQL injection and cross-site scripting attacks without adding latency to legitimate user requests. It is indexed under WAF.","source":"https://www.cloudflare.com/plans","question":"What is Cloudflare WAF?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Cloudflare WAF offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $20 per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.cloudflare.com/plans","question":"Is Cloudflare WAF free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Cloudflare 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://www.cloudflare.com/plans","question":"What platforms does Cloudflare WAF support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Cloudflare WAF, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.cloudflare.com/plans","question":"Can Cloudflare WAF be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Cloudflare WAF. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Cloudflare WAF not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.cloudflare.com/solutions/security","question":"What security certifications does Cloudflare WAF have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Cloudflare WAF is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://www.cloudflare.com/plans","question":"Where is Cloudflare WAF available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"A web application firewall providing real-time threat blocking with integrated bot protection and API security. Uses machine learning to defend against OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities with simplified deployment and automated rule updates. It is indexed under WAF.","source":"https://www.imperva.com/products/web-application-firewall-waf/","question":"What is Imperva WAF?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Imperva WAF. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.imperva.com/products/web-application-firewall-waf/","question":"What platforms does Imperva WAF support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Imperva WAF can be deployed cloud / SaaS, hybrid and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://www.imperva.com/products/web-application-firewall-waf/","question":"Can Imperva WAF be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 5 integrations for Imperva WAF, including AWS, Azure, GCP, Kong and Imperva WAF Gateway. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.imperva.com/products/web-application-firewall-waf/","question":"What does Imperva WAF integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed ISO 27001, HIPAA and GDPR for Imperva WAF. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Imperva WAF not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.imperva.com/resources/resource-library/datasheets/pci-compliance/","question":"What security certifications does Imperva WAF have?","confidence":0.7}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | A cloud-based service that monitors incoming web traffic for vulnerabilities and attacks like SQL injection and cross-site scripting, blocking threats at the network edge with automatic rule updates. Provides comprehensive attack protection without requiring manual security management. | A web application firewall providing real-time threat blocking with integrated bot protection and API security. Uses machine learning to defend against OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities with simplified deployment and automated rule updates. |
| features.capabilities | `{"pricing_model":"subscription","rate_limiting":true,"bot_management":true,"deployment_model":"cloud","pci_dss_compliant":true,"ddos_l7_protection":true,"custom_rules_engine":true,"owasp_top_10_protection":true,"api_discovery_protection":true,"siem_logging_integration":true}` | `{"bot_management":true,"deployment_model":"hybrid","pci_dss_compliant":true,"custom_rules_engine":true,"owasp_top_10_protection":true,"api_discovery_protection":true,"siem_logging_integration":true,"kubernetes_ingress_support":true}` |
| integrations.count | 1 | 6 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Amazon S3","native":true,"category":"storage","direction":"outbound"}]` | `[{"name":"AWS"},{"name":"Azure"},{"name":"GCP"},{"name":"Kong"},{"name":"Imperva WAF Gateway"},{"name":"Kubernetes","native":true},{"name":"SIEM","native":true,"category":"monitoring","direction":"outbound"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"$0/month","features":["DNS","Unmetered DDoS Protection","Universal SSL Certificate","Managed Ruleset"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$20/mo billed annually ($25/mo monthly)","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":20,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Business","summary":"$200/mo billed annually ($250/mo monthly)","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":200,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Contract","summary":"Custom pricing, billed annually","commitment":"annual","description":"For mission-critical applications core to your business","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Free tier; Pro starts at $20/mo annually, Business at $200/mo annually; custom pricing for enterprise","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.cloudflare.com/plans","retrievedAt":"2026-10-12T15:29:37.862Z","startingPrice":{"amount":20,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | - |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | - |
| pricing.model | freemium | - |
| pricing.price_level | mid | - |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":20,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | - |
| reliability.sla_pct | 100 | - |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"PCI DSS 4.0","level":"4.0","status":"active"}]` | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.hipaa | - | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.pci | yes | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://www.cloudflare.com/solutions/security | https://www.imperva.com/resources/resource-library/datasheets/security-analyst-services/ |

## Capabilities (WAF)

| Capability | Cloudflare WAF | Imperva WAF |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | Cloud | Hybrid |
| 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 | Subscription | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T23:09:05.753Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*