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CDNetworks Application Shield vs UBIKA WAAP

Both CDNetworks Application Shield and UBIKA WAAP are capable WAF solutions. The right choice depends on your specific infrastructure, budget, and feature requirements.

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Overview

CDNetworks Application Shield and UBIKA WAAP are both popular web application firewall solutions. This comparison will help you understand the key differences and choose the right one for your needs.

Cloud-based WAF integrated with CDNetworks' global CDN, offering signature-based threat detection, DDoS protection, and bot management across 1,500+ points of presence worldwide.

European sovereign WAF offering comprehensive application and API protection with EU data residency guarantees and flexible SaaS or cloud deployment options.

Quick Comparison

Feature CDNetworks Application Shield UBIKA WAAP
Overall Rating 3.7/5 4.0/5
Free Tier No No
Pricing Model Custom pricing, usage-based Subscription / Pay-as-you-go
Ease of Use 3.5/5 3.7/5
Value for Money 3.5/5 4.0/5
Support 3.8/5 4.1/5
Platforms Any web application, cloud-hosted sites, on-premises origins Any web application, AWS, Azure, on-premises, hybrid cloud
Compliance PCI DSS, ISO 27001, SOC 2 ISO 27001, HDS (Health Data Hosting), SecNumCloud, GDPR, PCI DSS

Pricing Comparison

CDNetworks Application Shield

Model: Custom pricing, usage-based

Application Shield Standard

Custom pricing

Application Shield Advanced

Custom pricing

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UBIKA WAAP

Model: Subscription / Pay-as-you-go

Cloud Protector SaaS

Subscription-based

WAAP Cloud

Pay-as-you-go / BYOL

Enterprise

Custom pricing

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Features Comparison

CDNetworks Application Shield

  • Edge-Based WAF

    WAF filtering at 1,500+ global edge locations for low-latency protection close to end users.

  • DDoS Protection

    Multi-layer DDoS mitigation covering network (L3/L4) and application (L7) layer attacks.

  • Bot Management

    Identify and manage automated traffic including scrapers, credential stuffers, and inventory hoarders.

  • API Protection

    Secure APIs against abuse, injection attacks, and unauthorized access with dedicated API security rules.

  • Virtual Patching

    Quickly mitigate known vulnerabilities without modifying application code.

  • Real-Time Analytics

    Comprehensive dashboards showing attack trends, blocked requests, and traffic patterns.

UBIKA WAAP

  • EU Data Sovereignty

    Hosted in OVHcloud European data centers, not subject to US Cloud Act or other extraterritorial laws.

  • Workflow Technology

    Unique visual workflow design for security policies allows tailoring protection to specific application requirements.

  • API Protection

    Advanced API security with JWT/OAuth support, JSON/XML filtering, and OpenAPI schema validation.

  • DDoS Protection

    Network and application-layer DDoS mitigation with global caching and acceleration.

  • DevOps Integration

    Infrastructure-as-Code support with REST API and gRPC (Appsecctl) for CI/CD pipeline integration.

  • Managed Security Services

    Optional MSS with proactive monitoring, false positive management, and monthly security reporting.

Which One Is Right for You?

The best WAF depends on your specific requirements, infrastructure, and team expertise.

CDNetworks Application Shield

  • You need: Businesses with significant Asian traffic, organizations needing combined CDN and WAF, enterprises targeting China market
  • You're using: Any web application, cloud-hosted sites, on-premises origins
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UBIKA WAAP

  • You need: European enterprises, regulated industries (healthcare, finance), organizations requiring EU data residency, French public sector
  • You're using: Any web application, AWS, Azure, on-premises, hybrid cloud
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We recommend evaluating both options with a trial or free tier before committing. Consider your existing infrastructure, team expertise, compliance requirements, and budget.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has better support: CDNetworks Application Shield or UBIKA WAAP?

UBIKA WAAP has a higher support rating (4.1/5) compared to CDNetworks Application Shield (3.8/5). However, support quality can vary based on your plan tier - enterprise customers typically receive more responsive support from both providers. Consider evaluating support during a trial period.

Which is easier to implement: CDNetworks Application Shield or UBIKA WAAP?

UBIKA WAAP scores higher for ease of use (3.7/5) versus CDNetworks Application Shield (3.5/5). The actual implementation effort depends on your existing infrastructure and team expertise.

Which is more cost-effective: CDNetworks Application Shield or UBIKA WAAP?

Neither provider offers a completely free tier. UBIKA WAAP scores higher for value (4.0/5). Total cost depends on your traffic volume, required features, and support level needs.

Which works better with AWS: CDNetworks Application Shield or UBIKA WAAP?

UBIKA WAAP explicitly supports AWS while CDNetworks Application Shield's AWS integration may vary. Consider whether native AWS integration or cross-cloud portability matters more for your use case.

Which is better for enterprise: CDNetworks Application Shield or UBIKA WAAP?

Both CDNetworks Application Shield and UBIKA WAAP are well-suited for enterprise deployments. Both offer compliance certifications important for enterprise. Enterprise buyers should evaluate SLAs, support options, and integration capabilities.