AWS Web Application Firewall vs Coraza Web Application Firewall

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

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

Übersicht

AWS Web Application Firewall and Coraza Web Application Firewall are both popular web application firewall solutions. This comparison will help you understand the key differences and choose the right one for your needs.

Native AWS security service providing scalable WAF protection for applications hosted on AWS infrastructure with pay-per-use pricing.

In Go geschriebene Open-Source-WAF der OWASP Foundation, vollständig kompatibel mit ModSecurity-Regeln und dem OWASP Core Rule Set, konzipiert als moderne Alternative zu ModSecurity mit nativer Unterstützung für Caddy, Traefik und HAProxy.

Schnellvergleich

Funktion AWS Web Application Firewall Coraza Web Application Firewall
Overall Rating 4.3/5 4.2/5
Free Tier No Yes
Pricing Model Pay-per-use (rules + requests) Kostenlos und Open Source (Apache 2.0)
Ease of Use 3.5/5 3.8/5
Value for Money 4.0/5 4.8/5
Support 4.0/5 3.5/5
Open Source No Yes
Platforms AWS CloudFront, ALB, API Gateway, AppSync, Cognito, App Runner, Verified Access Jede Plattform mit Go, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, macOS, Windows
Compliance SOC 1/2/3, PCI DSS, HIPAA, FedRAMP, ISO 27001 Unterstützt PCI-DSS-Konformität bei Konfiguration mit OWASP CRS

Preisvergleich

AWS Web Application Firewall

Modell: Pay-per-use (rules + requests)

Small (1 ACL, 10 rules)

$15/month + $0.60/M requests

Medium (2 ACL, 25 rules)

$35/month + $0.60/M requests

Large (5 ACL, 50 rules)

$75/month + $0.60/M requests

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Coraza Web Application Firewall

Modell: Kostenlos und Open Source (Apache 2.0)

Kostenlose Stufe verfügbar

Open Source

Kostenlos

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Funktionsvergleich

AWS Web Application Firewall

  • AWS Managed Rules

    Pre-configured rule groups maintained by AWS and AWS Marketplace sellers for common threats.

  • Custom Rules

    Build your own rules using conditions like IP addresses, HTTP headers, URI strings, and more.

  • Rate-Based Rules

    Automatically block IPs that exceed defined request thresholds.

  • Bot Control

    Managed rule group for detecting and managing bot traffic (additional cost).

  • Fraud Control

    Account takeover prevention and creation fraud detection for login/signup pages.

  • Firewall Manager Integration

    Centrally configure and manage WAF rules across multiple AWS accounts.

Coraza Web Application Firewall

  • ModSecurity-Kompatibilität

    Vollständige Kompatibilität mit der SecLang-Regelsprache von ModSecurity. Bestehende ModSecurity-Regeln und Regelsätze funktionieren ohne Anpassung.

  • OWASP-CRS-Unterstützung

    Native Unterstützung für das OWASP Core Rule Set, das Schutz vor SQL-Injection, XSS, RCE und weiteren Bedrohungen der OWASP Top 10 bietet.

  • Go-nativ

    Reine Go-Implementierung ohne C-Abhängigkeiten. Als Bibliothek einbettbar, als Middleware nutzbar oder als Plugin für moderne Proxys einsetzbar.

  • Proxy-Plugins

    Offizielle Plugins für Caddy (coraza-caddy), Traefik und HAProxy ermöglichen das Hinzufügen von WAF-Schutz mit minimaler Konfiguration.

  • Kubernetes-ready

    Leichtgewichtig genug, um als Sidecar oder eingebettet in Ingress-Controllern zu laufen. Funktioniert mit jedem Go-basierten K8s-Tooling.

  • Audit-Logging

    Detailliertes Audit-Logging blockierter und markierter Anfragen für Sicherheitsanalysen und Compliance-Reporting.

Which One Is Right for You?

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

AWS Web Application Firewall

  • You need: AWS-native applications, organizations already invested in AWS ecosystem, variable traffic workloads, multi-account AWS environments
  • You're using: AWS CloudFront, ALB, API Gateway, AppSync, Cognito, App Runner, Verified Access
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Coraza Web Application Firewall

  • You need: Teams, die von ModSecurity migrieren, Kubernetes-Umgebungen, Go-basierte Anwendungen, Organisationen, die Caddy oder Traefik einsetzen, Entwickler, die eine einbettbare WAF wünschen
  • You want to start with a free tier
  • You prefer open-source solutions
  • You're using: Jede Plattform mit Go, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, macOS, Windows
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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.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Which is better for startups: AWS Web Application Firewall or Coraza Web Application Firewall?

Coraza Web Application Firewall offers a free tier while AWS Web Application Firewall does not, making Coraza Web Application Firewall more accessible for budget-conscious 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: AWS Web Application Firewall or Coraza Web Application Firewall?

AWS Web Application Firewall has a higher support rating (4.0/5) 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: AWS Web Application Firewall or Coraza Web Application Firewall?

Coraza Web Application Firewall scores higher for ease of use (3.8/5) versus AWS Web Application Firewall (3.5/5). The actual implementation effort depends on your existing infrastructure and team expertise.

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

Coraza Web Application Firewall offers a free tier while AWS Web Application Firewall 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: AWS Web Application Firewall or Coraza Web Application Firewall?

AWS Web Application Firewall is AWS's native WAF solution, offering the tightest integration with AWS services like CloudFront, ALB, and API Gateway. Coraza Web Application Firewall can also protect AWS workloads but requires additional configuration. Consider whether native AWS integration or cross-cloud portability matters more for your use case.