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Head-to-head · Web Security Software

FortiWeb vs Tencent Cloud Web Application Firewall

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score FortiWeb #4 in Web Security Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit FortiWeb
Tencent Cloud Web Application Firewall #11 in Web Security Software 8.3/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Tencent Cloud

FortiWeb 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 scoreFortiWeb · 9.0/10
  • Most featuresTencent Cloud Web Application Firewall · 4 of 4

FortiWeb scores higher on our rubric for web security software: 9.0 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #11.

FortiWeb is the better fit for fortinet users needing broad application protection. Tencent Cloud Web Application Firewall is the better fit for tencent Cloud users needing WAF and API controls.

  • FortiWeb fits best

    Fortinet users needing broad application protection

  • Tencent Cloud Web Application Firewall fits best

    Tencent Cloud users needing WAF and API controls

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Side by side

Feature FortiWeb 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Tencent Cloud Web Application Firewall 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.3
Ranking #4 in Web Security Software #11 in Web Security Software
Best for Fortinet users needing broad application protection Tencent Cloud users needing WAF and API controls
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Not checked yet
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Phone, Community, Docs Tickets, Docs, Community · 24/7
Integrations 9 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features FortiWeb 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
  • Covers OWASP attacks, APIs, bots, DDoS, and client-side threats
  • Machine learning, FortiGuard signatures, and analytics support threat detection
  • Integrates with FortiGate, FortiSandbox, and Fortinet Security Fabric
  • 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 Fortinet sales
  • Multiple deployment forms can require architecture planning
  • Broad scope may exceed teams seeking only basic WAF protection
  • 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

FortiWeb is Fortinet’s web application firewall for organizations protecting web applications and APIs against known vulnerabilities, zero-day threats, bots, and application-layer attacks. It supports cloud and self-hosted deployment, with…

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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. FortiWebWeb Security Software 9.0Pricing on request
  2. Tencent Cloud Web Application FirewallWeb Security Software 8.3Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • FortiWeb — where it wins

    • Covers OWASP attacks, APIs, bots, DDoS, and client-side threats
    • Machine learning, FortiGuard signatures, and analytics support threat detection
    • Integrates with FortiGate, FortiSandbox, and Fortinet Security Fabric

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting Fortinet sales
    • Multiple deployment forms can require architecture planning
    • Broad scope may exceed teams seeking only basic WAF protection

  • 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.
  • FortiWeb9.0/10 · Pricing on request

    Broad hybrid WAF protection for Fortinet-centered teams, with contact-sales pricing.

    Visit FortiWebFull 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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