Overview
Bunny Shield is the unified web security product from bunny.net, a CDN and edge platform trusted by over 1.5 million websites. It rolls WAF, DDoS protection, bot mitigation, rate limiting, access lists, and upload scanning into a single integrated product with straightforward pricing.
The WAF component features a next-gen AI engine that blocks zero-day exploits and OWASP Top 10 threats, with AI-powered recommendations and real-time logs. Bunny Shield includes volumetric DDoS protection backed by a 250+ Tbps network across 119 global scrubbing centers, plus HTTP flood and brute-force protection at the application layer.
What makes Bunny Shield stand out is its combination of accessibility and capability. There is a free tier with basic WAF rules and OWASP protection, and paid tiers start at just $9.50/month. For a product at this price point, the feature set is remarkably complete—including bot mitigation, rate limiting, curated threat lists, and even upload scanning for malware and CSAM.
Ratings Breakdown
Key Features
AI-Powered WAF
Next-gen WAF engine that blocks zero-day exploits, OWASP Top 10, and emerging risks with AI recommendations and real-time logs.
DDoS Protection
Volumetric and application-layer DDoS mitigation backed by 250+ Tbps network capacity across 119 global scrubbing centers.
Global Rate Limiting
Set precise rate limits per IP, user, or path globally across your entire infrastructure to control abuse.
Bot Mitigation
Detect, block, and neutralize malicious bots in real time using behavioral fingerprinting without impacting legitimate users.
Access Lists
Block traffic using curated threat lists for VPNs, Tor nodes, and other threat sources, or create custom access controls.
Upload Scanning
Automatically scan uploaded files for viruses, malware, and CSAM to prevent harmful content from reaching your platform.
Pros & Cons
Pros
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Excellent value for money
Full WAF + DDoS + bot mitigation starting at $9.50/month, with a free tier available.
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Free tier available
Basic WAF protection with 71 rules at no cost, making it accessible for small sites and testing.
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Simple, transparent pricing
Clear tier structure with published prices and predictable per-million-request overage charges.
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Fast setup
DNS-based deployment with setup in under 2 minutes and no server-side changes.
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Integrated CDN
Seamlessly integrates with bunny.net''s CDN for combined performance and security.
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Upload scanning included
Unique feature at this price point—automatic malware and CSAM scanning for file uploads.
Cons
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Younger security product
Bunny Shield is newer to the WAF market compared to established players like Cloudflare or Imperva.
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Limited compliance certifications
Fewer formal compliance certifications compared to enterprise-focused competitors.
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Ecosystem lock-in
Best value when used with other bunny.net services; less compelling as a standalone WAF.
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Request-based overage pricing
High-traffic sites may face significant overage costs beyond included request limits.
Pricing
Pricing model: Per feature tier + overage
Basic
Basic WAF protection for small sites
- 71 basic WAF rules
- Basic OWASP Top 10 protection
- Basic WAF learning mode
- 256KB body inspection
- Bunny.net branded block page
Advanced
Enhanced security with bot mitigation and rate limiting
- 255 WAF rules
- 10 custom WAF rules
- 2 rate limit rules
- 25M requests included ($0.70/M overage)
- Extensive OWASP Top 10 protection
- AI Insights WAF learning mode
- Simple bot mitigation
- 512KB body inspection
- Non-branded block page
Business
Full protection with advanced bot mitigation and upload scanning
- 255 WAF rules
- 25 custom WAF rules
- 10 rate limit rules
- 50M requests included ($0.65/M overage)
- Complex bot mitigation
- 6 curated threat access lists
- 1 custom access list (1K entries)
- 250K upload scans (CSAM)
- 1MB body inspection
- AI Insights WAF learning mode
Enterprise
Full managed security with expert support
- 255 WAF rules
- 25 custom WAF rules
- 25 rate limit rules
- 250M requests included ($0.60/M overage)
- Complex bot mitigation
- 15 curated threat access lists
- 5 custom access lists (5K entries)
- 500K upload scans (CSAM + AV)
- 2MB+ body inspection
- Expert managed DDoS rules
- Zero-day threat protection
- Expert-led security onboarding
- Enhanced SLAs
Our Verdict
Bunny Shield is a compelling web security product that punches well above its price point. For $9.50/month you get a WAF, DDoS protection, bot mitigation, and rate limiting—a combination that would cost significantly more from established competitors. The free tier is also genuinely useful for small sites.
The main trade-off is maturity. Bunny Shield is a newer entrant in the WAF space, and organizations with strict compliance requirements may prefer more established vendors. But for the vast majority of websites and applications, the feature-to-price ratio is outstanding.
Our verdict: Best value WAF on the market for small to medium sites. If you are cost-conscious but still want serious security, Bunny Shield deserves serious consideration.
CVE Coverage
Bunny Shield can detect and block attacks matching 81K+ known CVEs based on its supported rule sets.
Coverage by Attack Type
Latest Blockable CVEs
| CVE | Severity |
|---|---|
| CVE-2026-4510 | MEDIUM |
| CVE-2026-4161 | MEDIUM |
| CVE-2026-4087 | MEDIUM |
| CVE-2026-4086 | MEDIUM |
| CVE-2026-4084 | MEDIUM |
| CVE-2026-4077 | MEDIUM |
| CVE-2026-4072 | MEDIUM |
| CVE-2026-4069 | MEDIUM |
| CVE-2026-4067 | MEDIUM |
| CVE-2026-4022 | MEDIUM |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bunny Shield just a WAF?
No, Bunny Shield is an all-in-one web security product. It combines a next-gen AI WAF, volumetric DDoS protection, HTTP flood protection, brute-force protection, bot mitigation, rate limiting, access lists, and upload scanning in a single product. Think of it as your entire security stack rolled into one.
How does Bunny Shield pricing compare to Cloudflare?
Bunny Shield's Advanced tier at $9.50/month offers features comparable to Cloudflare's Pro plan at $20/month, including extensive OWASP protection, custom WAF rules, and bot mitigation. However, Bunny Shield charges per-request overage while Cloudflare's per-domain plans have unlimited requests. For moderate traffic sites, Bunny Shield is typically cheaper.
Do I need to use Bunny CDN to use Bunny Shield?
While Bunny Shield works best as part of the bunny.net ecosystem with their CDN, it can be used as a standalone security product. The integration with Bunny CDN provides additional performance benefits, but it is not a strict requirement.
Ready to try Bunny Shield?
Start with the free tier and upgrade as you grow.