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StackPath Web Application Firewall vs UBIKA WAAP

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

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Overview

StackPath 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.

Edge-based WAF that was part of StackPath's CDN and edge computing platform. Discontinued in June 2024 when the company shut down operations.

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

Quick Comparison

Feature StackPath Web Application Firewall UBIKA WAAP
Overall Rating 1.0/5 4.0/5
Free Tier No No
Pricing Model Per site / Per bandwidth tier (discontinued) Subscription / Pay-as-you-go
Ease of Use 1.0/5 3.7/5
Value for Money 1.0/5 4.0/5
Support 1.0/5 4.1/5
Platforms Cloud (SaaS, discontinued) Any web application, AWS, Azure, on-premises, hybrid cloud
Compliance SOC 2, PCI DSS (historical) ISO 27001, HDS (Health Data Hosting), SecNumCloud, GDPR, PCI DSS

Pricing Comparison

StackPath Web Application Firewall

Model: Per site / Per bandwidth tier (discontinued)

Edge Delivery 200

$27.50/month

Edge Delivery 2000

$275/month

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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

StackPath Web Application Firewall

  • Edge WAF

    Application-layer firewall deployed at the edge, filtering traffic before it reached origin servers. Included OWASP Top 10 coverage and custom rule support.

  • DDoS Protection

    Volumetric and application-layer DDoS mitigation integrated with the CDN edge network.

  • Bot Management

    Bot detection and mitigation using behavioral analysis and challenge-based verification.

  • Real-time Analytics

    Dashboard showing traffic patterns, blocked requests, and attack trends across protected sites.

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.

StackPath Web Application Firewall

  • You need: Historical reference only. StackPath is no longer available.
  • You're using: Cloud (SaaS, discontinued)
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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: StackPath Web Application Firewall or UBIKA WAAP?

UBIKA WAAP has a higher support rating (4.1/5) compared to StackPath Web Application Firewall (1.0/5). 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: StackPath Web Application Firewall or UBIKA WAAP?

UBIKA WAAP scores higher for ease of use (3.7/5) versus StackPath Web Application Firewall (1.0/5). The actual implementation effort depends on your existing infrastructure and team expertise.

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

UBIKA WAAP explicitly supports AWS while StackPath Web Application Firewall'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: StackPath Web Application Firewall or UBIKA WAAP?

UBIKA WAAP is positioned for enterprise use cases, while StackPath Web Application Firewall may be more suited for small to mid-market organizations. Both offer compliance certifications important for enterprise. Enterprise buyers should evaluate SLAs, support options, and integration capabilities.