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Head-to-head · Web Application Firewall Software

Azure Web Application Firewall vs Barracuda Web Application Firewall

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Azure Web Application Firewall #7 in Web Application Firewall Software 8.7/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit site
Barracuda Web Application Firewall #9 in Web Application Firewall Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Barracuda

Azure Web Application Firewall leads on 0 checks, Barracuda Web Application Firewall on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAzure Web Application Firewall · 8.7/10

Azure Web Application Firewall scores higher on our rubric for web application firewall software: 8.7 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #9.

On deployment model, Barracuda Web Application Firewall gives you Hybrid where Azure Web Application Firewall offers Edge.

Azure Web Application Firewall is the better fit for azure users needing low-cost managed WAF controls. Barracuda Web Application Firewall is the better fit for hybrid enterprises needing broad integrations.

  • Azure Web Application Firewall fits best

    Azure users needing low-cost managed WAF controls

  • Barracuda Web Application Firewall fits best

    Hybrid enterprises needing broad integrations

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Side by side

Feature Azure Web Application Firewall 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Barracuda Web Application Firewall 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.5
Ranking #7 in Web Application Firewall Software #9 in Web Application Firewall Software
Best for Azure users needing low-cost managed WAF controls Hybrid enterprises needing broad integrations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $5/mo —
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web
Support Docs, Community, Tickets Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance PCI DSS PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Azure Web Application Firewall 4/4 · Barracuda Web Application Firewall 4/4
Managed rule sets ✓ ✓
API protection ✓ ✓
Bot management ✓ ✓
Rate limiting ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment model Edge Hybrid
Log retention Not checked yet 30 days
Our review
Pros
  • Azure-managed rules cover common web attacks
  • Custom rules, bot protection, rate limiting, and access controls
  • Azure Monitor provides monitoring and logging
  • Protects web applications, APIs, bots, and against application-layer DoS
  • Supports hybrid deployment with hardware, virtual, cloud, containers, and SaaS
  • Connects with SIEM, infrastructure automation, and centralized management tools
Cons
  • No free plan
  • Pricing includes fixed and request-based charges
  • Verified integrations are narrower than leading cloud alternatives
  • Pricing is quote-based and requires contact with sales
  • Advanced bot detection and automated API discovery require Premium
  • Broader capabilities may exceed the needs of teams seeking a narrow WAF
Our verdict

Azure Web Application Firewall is a managed web application firewall for organizations running applications on Azure. It protects websites and APIs from common web exploits, including SQL injection and cross-site scripting. The service…

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Barracuda Web Application Firewall protects websites, web applications, APIs, and mobile application backends across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. It is designed for organizations that need more than basic application…

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  1. Azure Web Application FirewallWeb Application Firewall Software 8.7Paid
  2. Barracuda Web Application FirewallWeb Application Firewall Software 8.5Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Azure Web Application Firewall — where it wins

    • Azure-managed rules cover common web attacks
    • Custom rules, bot protection, rate limiting, and access controls
    • Azure Monitor provides monitoring and logging

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan
    • Pricing includes fixed and request-based charges
    • Verified integrations are narrower than leading cloud alternatives

  • Barracuda Web Application Firewall — where it wins

    • Protects web applications, APIs, bots, and against application-layer DoS
    • Supports hybrid deployment with hardware, virtual, cloud, containers, and SaaS
    • Connects with SIEM, infrastructure automation, and centralized management tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is quote-based and requires contact with sales
    • Advanced bot detection and automated API discovery require Premium
    • Broader capabilities may exceed the needs of teams seeking a narrow WAF
  • Azure Web Application Firewall8.7/10 · Paid

    A low-cost managed WAF for Azure applications, APIs, and edge traffic.

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  • Barracuda Web Application Firewall8.5/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad hybrid WAF for teams securing applications, APIs, bots, and traffic.

    Visit BarracudaFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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