Overview
Peakhour is an Australian-founded application security platform that delivers enterprise-grade Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) through a global edge network. The platform combines WAF capabilities with bot management, DDoS protection, and high-performance CDN into a unified solution.
Built for DevOps, SRE, and DevSecOps teams, Peakhour offers a cloud-native architecture that integrates seamlessly with modern development workflows. The platform supports both OWASP Core Rule Set and Atomicorp commercial ModSecurity rules for comprehensive threat protection.
What sets Peakhour apart is its focus on the mid-market segment with transparent, traffic-based pricing and Australian data sovereignty options. The platform provides 91% threat detection rate while maintaining low false positive rates through machine learning algorithms that evolve with emerging threats.
Ratings Breakdown
Key Features
WAAP Protection
Comprehensive Web Application and API Protection against OWASP Top 10, zero-day exploits, and advanced threats with 91% detection rate.
Bot Management
AI-powered bot detection and mitigation including residential proxy blocking and behavioral analysis.
DDoS Protection
Layer 7 DDoS protection with automatic scaling and intelligent traffic filtering at the edge.
Dual Rule Set Support
Choose between OWASP Core Rule Set and Atomicorp commercial ModSecurity rules for flexible security configuration.
API Security
Rate limiting, authentication enforcement, and data leak prevention for REST and GraphQL APIs.
Global CDN
High-performance content delivery network with edge caching, image optimization, and load balancing.
Real-time Analytics
Comprehensive security analytics with real-time threat visibility and SOC-ready logging capabilities.
Pros & Cons
Pros
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Generous free tier
The Playground tier includes all security features with no credit card required, making it easy to evaluate.
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Transparent pricing
Simple traffic-based pricing without hidden fees or complex per-rule charges.
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All-in-one platform
WAF, bot management, DDoS protection, and CDN combined eliminates need for multiple security vendors.
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Australian data sovereignty
Option for Australian-hosted infrastructure, important for APAC businesses with data residency requirements.
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DevOps-friendly
API-first design, Terraform support, and modern architecture built for CI/CD workflows.
Cons
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Smaller company
With only 4 employees, support capacity and feature development pace may be limited compared to larger vendors.
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Limited global presence
Edge network smaller than major CDN providers like Cloudflare or Akamai.
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AUD pricing complexity
Pricing in Australian dollars may complicate budgeting for international customers.
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Less enterprise track record
Newer company with less proven history protecting very large enterprise deployments.
Pricing
Pricing model: Traffic-based (bandwidth + requests)
Playground (Free)
Free tier for testing and small projects
- 1 domain/application
- All security features included
- 5GB monthly traffic
- Email & chat support
- Self-service setup
Professional
For medium-scale applications up to 500K monthly page views
- Complete security platform
- Up to 1TB monthly bandwidth
- Up to 30M monthly requests
- Unlimited security rules
- Priority phone support
Enterprise
Dedicated infrastructure and managed services
- Dedicated Customer Success Manager
- Managed setup & configuration
- 24/7 priority support & SLA
- Custom integrations
- Dedicated infrastructure
Our Verdict
Peakhour offers a compelling all-in-one security platform that combines WAF, bot management, DDoS protection, and CDN into a single solution. Founded in Australia in 2017, the platform is particularly well-suited for APAC businesses and mid-market companies seeking enterprise-grade protection without enterprise complexity.
The generous free tier makes evaluation easy, and the transparent pricing model is refreshing compared to opaque enterprise quotes from larger vendors. While the smaller team and edge network may concern some buyers, the platform delivers solid protection with modern DevOps-friendly tooling.
Our verdict: Best choice for Australian businesses and mid-market companies seeking a unified, transparent security platform. The free tier makes it worth testing for any organization.
CVE Coverage
Peakhour Web Application & API Protection 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
Does Peakhour offer a free tier?
Yes, Peakhour offers a "Playground" free tier that includes all security features for 1 domain with up to 5GB monthly traffic. No credit card is required to get started, making it easy to evaluate the platform before committing.
What rule sets does Peakhour WAF support?
Peakhour supports both the OWASP Core Rule Set (CRS) and Atomicorp commercial ModSecurity rules. You can choose the rule set that best fits your needs - OWASP for standard protection or Atomicorp for virtual patching with less configuration overhead.
Is Peakhour suitable for businesses outside Australia?
Yes, Peakhour operates a global edge network and can protect applications hosted anywhere. However, their strongest presence is in the APAC region, and pricing is in Australian dollars. For businesses requiring the largest possible global edge network, alternatives like Cloudflare or Akamai may be more suitable.
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