AWS Web Application Firewall vs SiteLock TrueShield

Both AWS Web Application Firewall and SiteLock TrueShield are capable WAF solutions. The right choice depends on your specific infrastructure, budget, and feature requirements.

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Overview

AWS Web Application Firewall and SiteLock TrueShield 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 WAF with pay-per-use pricing starting at $5/mo per Web ACL, $1/rule, and $0.60 per million requests. Protects CloudFront, ALB, and API Gateway workloads.

Cloud-based WAF designed for small businesses and shared hosting, offering simple setup and affordable web application protection.

Quick Comparison

Feature AWS Web Application Firewall SiteLock TrueShield
Overall Rating 4.3/5 3.0/5
Free Tier No No
Pricing Model Pay-per-use (rules + requests) Monthly subscription
Ease of Use 3.5/5 4.2/5
Value for Money 4.0/5 3.0/5
Support 4.0/5 3.0/5
Platforms AWS CloudFront, ALB, API Gateway, AppSync, Cognito, App Runner, Verified Access Any web application (DNS-based), cPanel, WordPress, Joomla
Compliance SOC 1/2/3, PCI DSS, HIPAA, FedRAMP, ISO 27001 PCI DSS scanning

Pricing Comparison

AWS Web Application Firewall

Model: 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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SiteLock TrueShield

Model: Monthly subscription

Basic

From $19.99/month

Pro

From $29.99/month

Business

From $44.99/month

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Features Comparison

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.

SiteLock TrueShield

  • TrueShield WAF

    Cloud-based WAF providing OWASP Top 10 protection via DNS redirect.

  • Malware Scanning

    Daily website scanning for malware, backdoors, and suspicious files.

  • Hosting Provider Integration

    Available directly through many hosting control panels.

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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SiteLock TrueShield

  • You need: Small businesses on shared hosting, non-technical website owners
  • You're using: Any web application (DNS-based), cPanel, WordPress, Joomla
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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: AWS Web Application Firewall or SiteLock TrueShield?

AWS Web Application Firewall has a higher support rating (4.0/5) compared to SiteLock TrueShield (3.0/5). 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: AWS Web Application Firewall or SiteLock TrueShield?

SiteLock TrueShield scores higher for ease of use (4.2/5) 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 SiteLock TrueShield?

Neither provider offers a completely free tier. AWS Web Application Firewall 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: AWS Web Application Firewall or SiteLock TrueShield?

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

Which is better for WordPress: AWS Web Application Firewall or SiteLock TrueShield?

SiteLock TrueShield explicitly supports WordPress while AWS Web Application Firewall takes a more platform-agnostic approach. For WordPress-specific threats like plugin vulnerabilities and brute force attacks, look for providers with WordPress-specific rule sets.