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Google Cloud Armor vs UBIKA WAAP

Both Google Cloud Armor and UBIKA WAAP are capable WAF solutions. The right choice depends on your specific infrastructure, budget, and feature requirements.

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Overview

Google Cloud Armor 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.

Google Cloud's edge security service combining WAF, DDoS protection, and adaptive protection with the scale and intelligence of Google's global network.

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

Quick Comparison

Feature Google Cloud Armor UBIKA WAAP
Overall Rating 4.2/5 4.0/5
Free Tier No No
Pricing Model Pay-per-use (policies + rules + requests) Subscription / Pay-as-you-go
Ease of Use 3.8/5 3.7/5
Value for Money 4.0/5 4.0/5
Support 4.0/5 4.1/5
Platforms Google Cloud Load Balancer (HTTP/S, TCP/SSL Proxy), Cloud CDN, Cloud Run, GKE Any web application, AWS, Azure, on-premises, hybrid cloud
Compliance SOC 1/2/3, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, FedRAMP, HIPAA ISO 27001, HDS (Health Data Hosting), SecNumCloud, GDPR, PCI DSS

Pricing Comparison

Google Cloud Armor

Model: Pay-per-use (policies + rules + requests)

Standard (Small)

~$20/mo + $0.75/M requests

Standard (Medium)

~$55/mo + $0.75/M requests

Plus (Managed Protection)

$3,000/month

Enterprise

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

Google Cloud Armor

  • Pre-configured WAF Rules

    Ready-to-use rule sets for OWASP Top 10, SQLi, XSS, and other common attacks.

  • Adaptive Protection

    ML-powered automatic detection and mitigation of sophisticated L7 DDoS attacks.

  • Bot Management

    Integration with reCAPTCHA Enterprise for advanced bot detection and challenge pages.

  • Rate Limiting

    Flexible rate limiting based on IP, headers, or other request attributes.

  • Geo-Based Access Control

    Allow or deny traffic based on geographic location of the request origin.

  • Named IP Lists

    Block known malicious IPs using Google's threat intelligence or custom lists.

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.

Google Cloud Armor

  • You need: GCP-native applications, organizations using Google Cloud, applications needing reCAPTCHA integration, multi-cloud with GCP component
  • You're using: Google Cloud Load Balancer (HTTP/S, TCP/SSL Proxy), Cloud CDN, Cloud Run, GKE
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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: Google Cloud Armor or UBIKA WAAP?

UBIKA WAAP has a higher support rating (4.1/5) compared to Google Cloud Armor (4.0/5). 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: Google Cloud Armor or UBIKA WAAP?

Google Cloud Armor 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: Google Cloud Armor or UBIKA WAAP?

Neither provider offers a completely free tier. Total cost depends on your traffic volume, required features, and support level needs.

Which works better with AWS: Google Cloud Armor or UBIKA WAAP?

UBIKA WAAP explicitly supports AWS while Google Cloud Armor'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: Google Cloud Armor or UBIKA WAAP?

UBIKA WAAP is positioned for enterprise use cases, while Google Cloud Armor may be more suited for small to mid-market organizations. Enterprise buyers should evaluate SLAs, support options, and integration capabilities.