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Head-to-head · Web Security Software

F5 WAF for Distributed Cloud vs Tencent Cloud Web Application Firewall

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score F5 WAF for Distributed Cloud #5 in Web Security Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Contact F5
Tencent Cloud Web Application Firewall #11 in Web Security Software 8.3/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Tencent Cloud

F5 WAF for Distributed Cloud leads on 0 checks, Tencent Cloud 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 scoreF5 WAF for Distributed Cloud · 8.9/10
  • Most featuresTencent Cloud Web Application Firewall · 4 of 4

F5 WAF for Distributed Cloud scores higher on our rubric for web security software: 8.9 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #11.

F5 WAF for Distributed Cloud is the better fit for mid-market and enterprise teams with hybrid applications. Tencent Cloud Web Application Firewall is the better fit for tencent Cloud users needing WAF and API controls.

  • F5 WAF for Distributed Cloud fits best

    Mid-market and enterprise teams with hybrid applications

  • Tencent Cloud Web Application Firewall fits best

    Tencent Cloud users needing WAF and API controls

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Side by side

Feature F5 WAF for Distributed Cloud 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Tencent Cloud Web Application Firewall 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.3
Ranking #5 in Web Security Software #11 in Web Security Software
Best for Mid-market and enterprise teams with hybrid applications Tencent Cloud users needing WAF and API controls
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Not checked yet
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Tickets, Docs, Community · 24/7
Integrations 7 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features F5 WAF for Distributed Cloud 0/4 · Tencent Cloud Web Application Firewall 4/4
Phishing/malware blocking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Web app firewall Not checked yet ✓ (best)
DDoS protection Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Bot protection Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Deployment Not checked yet Hybrid
Websites covered Not checked yet 20 websites
Our review
Pros
  • Managed attack signatures, violations, and threat campaigns
  • API protection, bot controls, and configurable rate limits
  • Cloud or self-hosted deployment with Terraform and API automation
  • Virtual patching covers high-risk and zero-day vulnerabilities.
  • API asset discovery pairs with API security controls.
  • Integrates with Tencent Anti-DDoS, API Gateway, CLS and CKafka.
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Firewall and event log retention is 7 days
  • Requires F5 Distributed Cloud management for the service
  • No free plan is offered.
  • Advanced, Enterprise and Ultimate quotas are specified for non-mainland SaaS WAF.
  • Exclusive Edition uses custom pricing by ticket.
Our verdict

F5 WAF for Distributed Cloud protects web applications and APIs across public clouds, on-premises environments, customer-edge sites, and F5 global network points of presence. It is aimed at mid-market and enterprise organizations running…

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Tencent Cloud Web Application Firewall is a managed web-security service for organizations protecting websites, web services and APIs. It is aimed at Tencent Cloud users as well as external users, and supports small, mid-market and…

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  1. F5 WAF for Distributed CloudWeb Security Software 8.9Pricing on request
  2. Tencent Cloud Web Application FirewallWeb Security Software 8.3Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • F5 WAF for Distributed Cloud — where it wins

    • Managed attack signatures, violations, and threat campaigns
    • API protection, bot controls, and configurable rate limits
    • Cloud or self-hosted deployment with Terraform and API automation

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Firewall and event log retention is 7 days
    • Requires F5 Distributed Cloud management for the service

  • Tencent Cloud Web Application Firewall — where it wins

    • Virtual patching covers high-risk and zero-day vulnerabilities.
    • API asset discovery pairs with API security controls.
    • Integrates with Tencent Anti-DDoS, API Gateway, CLS and CKafka.

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is offered.
    • Advanced, Enterprise and Ultimate quotas are specified for non-mainland SaaS WAF.
    • Exclusive Edition uses custom pricing by ticket.
  • F5 WAF for Distributed Cloud8.9/10 · Pricing on request

    Hybrid WAF and API protection with managed signatures, bot controls, and risk scoring.

    Contact F5Full verdict →
  • Tencent Cloud Web Application Firewall8.3/10 · Paid

    A feature-rich WAF for Tencent Cloud users, with SaaS and self-hosted deployment options.

    Visit Tencent CloudFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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