FortiWeb
FortiWeb: A broad Fortinet WAF for web, API, bot, and application-layer protection. Ranked #12 of 35 in Web Application Firewall Software by our editors (8.2/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for fortinet customers needing integrated WAF security.
At a glance
- Editor score8.2 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forFortinet customers needing integrated WAF security
- Deployment modelHybrid
- Founded2000 · Sunnyvale, California, USA
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Covers OWASP attacks, APIs, bots, DDoS, and client-side threats
- Machine learning supports anomaly and zero-day threat detection
- Integrates with FortiGate and the Fortinet Security Fabric
Where it doesn't
- Contact-sales pricing makes plan comparison less direct
- Broad deployment choices can increase architecture decisions
- Best fit depends on compatibility with the Fortinet ecosystem
Our verdict on FortiWeb
FortiWeb is Fortinet’s web application firewall for organizations protecting web applications and APIs from known vulnerabilities, zero-day threats, bots, and application-layer attacks. It supports web, API, and self-hosted environments, with hybrid deployment across hardware, virtual, container, SaaS, and public-cloud forms. The product is positioned for small businesses, service providers, and large enterprises, while Fortinet customers get a particularly direct fit through Security Fabric integration.
Its security coverage extends beyond basic request filtering. FortiWeb provides managed OWASP and application-attack rules through FortiGuard application attack signatures and threat intelligence, alongside API discovery and protection, machine-learning anomaly and zero-day threat detection, bot detection and mitigation, DDoS and application-layer protection, and client-side protection for browser-based threats. Threat analytics and attack-log analysis support investigation, while integrations with Acunetix, HP WebInspect, IBM AppScan, Qualys, ImmuniWeb, and WhiteHat enable virtual patching through vulnerability-scanner connections. This breadth suits teams that want one WAF covering applications, APIs, automated threats, and vulnerability response.
Fortinet’s ecosystem is the clearest reason to choose FortiWeb. Integrations with FortiGate, FortiSandbox, and the Fortinet Security Fabric can align WAF activity with broader Fortinet security operations. The trade-off is that contact-sales pricing requires a direct evaluation of the available purchasing model and deployment form rather than a simple public plan comparison. FortiWeb is a strong candidate for organizations already standardizing on Fortinet or needing hybrid deployment options with API and bot controls. Teams seeking a narrowly focused WAF or a straightforward self-service buying process may prefer a product with a simpler commercial model.
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FortiWeb fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Deployment model | Hybrid |
| Managed rule sets | Yes |
| API protection | Yes |
| Bot management | Yes |
| Rate limiting | Not verified |
| Log retention | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | PCI DSS |
| Support | Email, Phone, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 9 integrations: FortiGate, FortiSandbox, Fortinet Security Fabric, Acunetix, HP WebInspect, IBM AppScan … |
| Pricing | Pricing on request |
| Website | fortinet.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
FortiWeb integrations
FortiWeb lists 9 integrations on its own site.
- FortiGate
- FortiSandbox
- Fortinet Security Fabric
- Acunetix
- HP WebInspect
- IBM AppScan
- Qualys
- ImmuniWeb
- WhiteHat
Alternatives to FortiWeb
- Cloudflare WAFBroad edge WAF coverage with a free plan and Terraform management.9.4
- AWS WAFFlexible AWS-native protection with usage-based pricing that requires careful cost planning.9.2
- Wallarm WAAPA broad WAAP platform with a useful free tier for API-focused security teams.9.1
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