Overview
StackPath was a cloud platform that combined CDN, edge computing, DNS, and WAF services. The WAF provided OWASP Top 10 protection, DDoS mitigation, and bot management as part of a unified edge security platform.
The company positioned itself as an alternative to Cloudflare for developers who wanted more control over edge computing workloads. The WAF offered rule-based and behavioral detection, custom rules, and real-time analytics through a single dashboard.
StackPath exited the CDN business in November 2023, with Akamai acquiring approximately 100 enterprise contracts. The company fully shut down in June 2024, discontinuing all remaining products including the WAF, edge compute, DNS, and object storage services.
Ratings Breakdown
Key Features
Edge WAF
Application-layer firewall deployed at the edge, filtering traffic before it reached origin servers. Included OWASP Top 10 coverage and custom rule support.
DDoS Protection
Volumetric and application-layer DDoS mitigation integrated with the CDN edge network.
Bot Management
Bot detection and mitigation using behavioral analysis and challenge-based verification.
Real-time Analytics
Dashboard showing traffic patterns, blocked requests, and attack trends across protected sites.
Pros & Cons
Pros
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Unified edge platform
Combined CDN, WAF, DNS, and edge compute in a single service, reducing vendor sprawl.
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Developer-friendly
Solid API and edge compute capabilities for teams wanting custom security logic.
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Competitive pricing
Offered lower entry prices than Cloudflare Pro for similar WAF features.
Cons
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Discontinued
Company shut down in June 2024. No products, support, or migration paths remain.
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Limited market share
Never achieved the scale of Cloudflare or Akamai, which limited threat intelligence breadth.
Pricing
Pricing model: Per site / Per bandwidth tier (discontinued)
Edge Delivery 200
Basic CDN + WAF for small sites (no longer available)
- WAF with OWASP rules
- DDoS protection
- 200GB CDN bandwidth
- Free SSL
Edge Delivery 2000
Higher bandwidth tier with full WAF (no longer available)
- All Edge Delivery 200 features
- 2TB CDN bandwidth
- Advanced WAF rules
- Real-time analytics
Our Verdict
StackPath WAF was a capable edge-based WAF that combined CDN, compute, and security into a single platform. The company shut down in June 2024 after financial difficulties, with CDN contracts acquired by Akamai.
This product is discontinued. If you were a StackPath customer, consider Cloudflare, Fastly, or Akamai as alternatives with similar edge-based WAF capabilities.
CVE Coverage
StackPath Web Application Firewall can detect and block attacks matching 90K+ known CVEs based on its supported rule sets.
Coverage by Attack Type
Latest Blockable CVEs
| CVE | Severity |
|---|---|
| CVE-2026-6606 | HIGH |
| CVE-2026-6605 | HIGH |
| CVE-2026-6604 | HIGH |
| CVE-2026-6603 | HIGH |
| CVE-2026-6602 | HIGH |
| CVE-2026-6600 | LOW |
| CVE-2026-32963 | UNKNOWN |
| CVE-2026-6596 | HIGH |
| CVE-2026-6595 | HIGH |
| CVE-2026-6594 | HIGH |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is StackPath WAF still available?
No. StackPath ceased all operations in June 2024 and liquidated its assets. No products or support remain active. Former customers should migrate to alternative WAF providers.
What happened to StackPath?
StackPath exited the CDN business in November 2023, with Akamai acquiring approximately 100 enterprise contracts. The company fully shut down in June 2024, citing financial difficulties and market competition.
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