Coraza Web Application Firewall vs UBIKA WAAP

Coraza Web Application Firewall and UBIKA WAAP take different approaches to web application security. Consider your team's expertise and infrastructure preferences when evaluating these options.

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Coraza Web Application Firewall and UBIKA WAAP take fundamentally different approaches to web application security. Understanding your infrastructure and team capabilities will help determine which approach fits your needs.

Overview

Coraza Web Application Firewall 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.

OWASP open source WAF written in Go, fully compatible with ModSecurity rules and OWASP Core Rule Set, designed as a modern alternative to ModSecurity with native support for Caddy, Traefik, and HAProxy.

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

Quick Comparison

Feature	Coraza Web Application Firewall	UBIKA WAAP
Overall Rating	4.2/5	4.0/5
Free Tier	Yes	No
Pricing Model	Free and open source (Apache 2.0)	Subscription / Pay-as-you-go
Ease of Use	3.8/5	3.7/5
Value for Money	4.8/5	4.0/5
Support	3.5/5	4.1/5
Open Source	Yes	No
Platforms	Any platform running Go, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, macOS, Windows	Any web application, AWS, Azure, on-premises, hybrid cloud
Compliance	Supports PCI DSS compliance when configured with OWASP CRS	ISO 27001, HDS (Health Data Hosting), SecNumCloud, GDPR, PCI DSS

Pricing Comparison

Coraza Web Application Firewall

Model: Free and open source (Apache 2.0)

Free Tier Available

Open Source

Free

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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

Coraza Web Application Firewall

ModSecurity Compatibility
Full compatibility with ModSecurity SecLang rule language. Existing ModSecurity rules and rule sets work without modification.
OWASP CRS Support
Native support for the OWASP Core Rule Set, providing protection against SQL injection, XSS, RCE, and other OWASP Top 10 threats.
Go Native
Pure Go implementation with no C dependencies. Embeddable as a library, usable as middleware, or deployable as a plugin for modern proxies.
Proxy Plugins
Official plugins for Caddy (coraza-caddy), Traefik, and HAProxy allow adding WAF protection with minimal configuration.
Kubernetes Ready
Lightweight enough to run as a sidecar or embedded in ingress controllers. Works with any Go-based K8s tooling.
Audit Logging
Detailed audit logging of blocked and flagged requests for security analysis and compliance reporting.

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.

Coraza Web Application Firewall

You need: Teams migrating from ModSecurity, Kubernetes environments, Go-based applications, organizations using Caddy or Traefik, developers wanting embeddable WAF
You want to start with a free tier
You prefer open-source solutions
You're using: Any platform running Go, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, macOS, Windows

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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 is better for startups: Coraza Web Application Firewall or UBIKA WAAP?

Coraza Web Application Firewall offers a free tier while UBIKA WAAP does not, which may be important for early-stage startups. Coraza Web Application Firewall scores higher for ease of use (3.8/5), which is valuable for smaller teams. Consider your immediate security needs and growth plans when choosing.

Which has better support: Coraza Web Application Firewall or UBIKA WAAP?

UBIKA WAAP has a higher support rating (4.1/5) compared to Coraza Web Application Firewall (3.5/5). 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: Coraza Web Application Firewall or UBIKA WAAP?

Coraza Web Application Firewall scores higher for ease of use (3.8/5) versus UBIKA WAAP (3.7/5). The actual implementation effort depends on your existing infrastructure and team expertise.

Which is more cost-effective: Coraza Web Application Firewall or UBIKA WAAP?

Coraza Web Application Firewall offers a free tier while UBIKA WAAP requires a paid plan. Coraza Web Application Firewall scores higher for value (4.8/5). Total cost depends on your traffic volume, required features, and support level needs.

Which works better with AWS: Coraza Web Application Firewall or UBIKA WAAP?

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