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Fastly Next-Gen WAF (Signal Sciences) vs Radware Cloud WAF Service vs Sansec Shield Web Application Firewall

Comparing Fastly Next-Gen WAF (Signal Sciences), Radware Cloud WAF Service and Sansec Shield Web Application Firewall across pricing, features, ease of use, and more. Each WAF has different strengths — the right choice depends on your specific requirements.

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Overview

Fastly Next-Gen WAF (Signal Sciences), Radware Cloud WAF Service and Sansec Shield Web Application Firewall are popular web application firewall solutions. This comparison will help you understand the key differences and choose the right one for your needs.

Fastly Next-Gen WAF (Signal Sciences): Developer-friendly WAF using proprietary SmartParse technology, offering low false positives and seamless DevOps integration for modern application security.

Radware Cloud WAF Service: Fully managed cloud WAF combining automatic policy generation, advanced bot mitigation, and 24/7 expert support with industry-leading DDoS protection.

Sansec Shield Web Application Firewall: Magento-specific WAF with real-time threat protection, zero false positives, and deep Adobe Commerce integration for e-commerce stores.

Quick Comparison

Feature
Fastly Next-Gen WAF (Signal Sciences)
Radware Cloud WAF Service
Sansec Shield Web Application Firewall
Overall Rating 4.5/5 4.4/5 4.4/5
Free Tier No No No
Pricing Model Custom pricing based on requests and features OPEX-based subscription Subscription by store revenue tier
Ease of Use 4.0/5 3.6/5 4.0/5
Value for Money 3.8/5 3.8/5 4.3/5
Support 4.5/5 4.6/5 4.6/5
Platforms Any web application, AWS, GCP, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, Serverless, Nginx, Apache Any web application, AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, on-premises Magento 2, Adobe Commerce, Adobe Cloud
Compliance SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR SOC 2, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, HIPAA PCI DSS compatible
Best For Modern DevOps teams, API-heavy applications, organizations frustrated with false positives, companies needing flexible deployment options Mid-market to enterprise organizations, companies needing integrated WAF and DDoS, hybrid cloud environments, organizations valuing managed services Magento 2 stores, Adobe Commerce merchants, e-commerce businesses requiring specialized protection

Pricing Comparison

Fastly Next-Gen WAF (Signal Sciences)

Model: Custom pricing based on requests and features

Essential

Custom pricing

Professional

Custom pricing

Premier

Custom pricing

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Radware Cloud WAF Service

Model: OPEX-based subscription

Standard

Custom pricing

Advanced

Custom pricing

Premium

Custom pricing

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Sansec Shield Web Application Firewall

Model: Subscription by store revenue tier

Secure

Custom pricing

Advanced

Custom pricing

Enterprise

Custom pricing

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Features Comparison

Fastly Next-Gen WAF (Signal Sciences)

  • SmartParse Technology

    Intelligent parsing technology that understands application context to reduce false positives by 90%+.

  • Power Rules

    Flexible rule language for creating custom detection and response logic based on any request attribute.

  • API Discovery

    Automatic discovery and cataloging of API endpoints with security assessment.

  • DevOps Integration

    Native integrations with CI/CD tools, infrastructure as code support, and developer-friendly APIs.

  • Multi-Environment Deployment

    Deploy as cloud service, agent, or edge module across diverse infrastructure.

  • Real-Time Dashboards

    Live visibility into attacks, decisions, and application health without sampling.

Radware Cloud WAF Service

  • Automatic Policy Generation

    Patented technology automatically creates and optimizes security policies for new applications.

  • Positive and Negative Security

    Combines signature-based detection with positive security model for comprehensive protection.

  • Bot Manager

    Advanced bot detection using behavioral analysis, device fingerprinting, and CAPTCHA challenges.

  • API Protection

    Discover and protect APIs with schema validation, rate limiting, and anomaly detection.

  • DDoS Protection

    Integrated network and application layer DDoS mitigation backed by Radware''s global scrubbing network.

  • Geo-Fencing

    Block or allow traffic based on geographic location with granular country-level controls.

Sansec Shield Web Application Firewall

  • Origin-Based Protection

    Operates at the application layer as a PHP module, protecting against attacks that bypass CDN-based WAFs.

  • Real-Time Threat Detection

    Sub-millisecond pattern matching with zero performance impact on store operations.

  • Zero False Positives

    Blocks only actual attacks using Magento-specific intelligence, not generic criteria.

  • Rapid Threat Response

    New protection rules deployed within minutes of detecting new attack patterns in the wild.

  • Magento-Specific Rules

    Deep understanding of Magento architecture enables detection of platform-specific vulnerabilities.

  • Hack Protection Guarantee

    Conditional guarantee against successful attacks when security requirements are met.

Our Verdict

Fastly Next-Gen WAF (Signal Sciences), Radware Cloud WAF Service and Sansec Shield Web Application Firewall are all capable web application firewalls that can protect your applications from common threats.

Key considerations:

  • Fastly Next-Gen WAF (Signal Sciences) is well-suited for: Modern DevOps teams, API-heavy applications, organizations frustrated with false positives, companies needing flexible deployment options
  • Radware Cloud WAF Service is well-suited for: Mid-market to enterprise organizations, companies needing integrated WAF and DDoS, hybrid cloud environments, organizations valuing managed services
  • Sansec Shield Web Application Firewall is well-suited for: Magento 2 stores, Adobe Commerce merchants, e-commerce businesses requiring specialized protection

We recommend evaluating your options with a trial or free tier before committing. Consider your existing infrastructure, team expertise, compliance requirements, and budget.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the cheapest: Fastly Next-Gen WAF (Signal Sciences) or Radware Cloud WAF Service or Sansec Shield Web Application Firewall?

None of these providers offer a free tier. Contact each vendor for pricing.

Which WAF is easiest to set up?

Fastly Next-Gen WAF (Signal Sciences) has the highest ease of use rating at 4.0/5 in our review.

Which WAF has the highest overall rating?

Fastly Next-Gen WAF (Signal Sciences) leads with an overall rating of 4.5/5.