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Head-to-head · Web Application Firewall Software

Wallarm WAAP vs Gcore WAAP

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Wallarm WAAP #3 in Web Application Firewall Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Wallarm
Gcore WAAP #14 in Web Application Firewall Software 8.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Gcore WAAP

Wallarm WAAP leads on 0 checks, Gcore WAAP 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 scoreWallarm WAAP · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth

Wallarm WAAP scores higher on our rubric for web application firewall software: 9.1 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #14.

On deployment model, Wallarm WAAP gives you Hybrid where Gcore WAAP offers Edge.

Wallarm WAAP is the better fit for API-heavy teams wanting a free security tier. Gcore WAAP is the better fit for budget-conscious teams needing free edge WAF access.

  • Wallarm WAAP fits best

    API-heavy teams wanting a free security tier

  • Gcore WAAP fits best

    Budget-conscious teams needing free edge WAF access

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Side by side

Feature Wallarm WAAP 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Gcore WAAP 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.0
Ranking #3 in Web Application Firewall Software #14 in Web Application Firewall Software
Best for API-heavy teams wanting a free security tier Budget-conscious teams needing free edge WAF access
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — €25/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web Web
Support Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SSO/SAML ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, 2FA
Integrations 16 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Wallarm WAAP 4/4 · Gcore WAAP 4/4
Managed rule sets ✓ ✓
API protection ✓ ✓
Bot management ✓ ✓
Rate limiting ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment model Hybrid Edge
Log retention Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free tier supports up to 500,000 requests per month
  • Protects REST, GraphQL, gRPC, SOAP, and WebSocket APIs
  • Combines WAF, rate limiting, virtual patching, and DDoS controls
  • Free OWASP Top 10 protection with no credit card required
  • €25 Start plan adds custom rules and IP firewall controls
  • Covers APIs, bots, rate limiting, analytics, and Layer 7 DDoS protection
Cons
  • Paid WAAP plans use contact-sales pricing
  • Advanced API security tools require a separate bundle
  • The broad deployment model may require architecture planning
  • Public plans have domain and request quotas
  • Bot Management and Advanced Rules are Pro add-ons
  • Enterprise pricing and requirements are custom
Our verdict

Wallarm WAAP is a web application and API protection platform for organizations securing internet-facing and internal applications. It supports web, API, and self-hosted environments, with cloud, Kubernetes, edge, on-premises, and…

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Gcore WAAP is a cloud-delivered web application and API protection service for organizations securing websites, APIs, login flows, and multi-tenant applications. Traffic is routed through Gcore’s edge network, where managed OWASP Top 10…

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  1. Wallarm WAAPWeb Application Firewall Software 9.1Free plan
  2. Gcore WAAPWeb Application Firewall Software 8.0Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Wallarm WAAP — where it wins

    • Free tier supports up to 500,000 requests per month
    • Protects REST, GraphQL, gRPC, SOAP, and WebSocket APIs
    • Combines WAF, rate limiting, virtual patching, and DDoS controls

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid WAAP plans use contact-sales pricing
    • Advanced API security tools require a separate bundle
    • The broad deployment model may require architecture planning

  • Gcore WAAP — where it wins

    • Free OWASP Top 10 protection with no credit card required
    • €25 Start plan adds custom rules and IP firewall controls
    • Covers APIs, bots, rate limiting, analytics, and Layer 7 DDoS protection

    Where it doesn't

    • Public plans have domain and request quotas
    • Bot Management and Advanced Rules are Pro add-ons
    • Enterprise pricing and requirements are custom

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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