Huawei Cloud WAF
Huawei Cloud WAF: A feature-rich Huawei Cloud WAF for teams needing managed protection and dedicated deployment modes. Ranked #23 of 35 in Web Application Firewall Software by our editors (7.1/10); pricing: Paid; best for huawei Cloud users needing dedicated WAF modes.
At a glance
- Editor score7.1 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forHuawei Cloud users needing dedicated WAF modes
- Free planNo
- Deployment modelCloud
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Managed rules cover common attacks and OWASP Top 10 threats
- Cloud and dedicated deployment modes support different architectures
- Bot controls, rate limits, access policies, and API management included
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Console protection-event logs are retained for up to 30 days
- Pricing and edition names vary by Huawei Cloud region
Our verdict on Huawei Cloud WAF
Huawei Cloud WAF is a managed web application firewall for websites, web services, and APIs. It inspects HTTP and HTTPS traffic and protects against common threats including SQL injection, cross-site scripting, command injection, file inclusion, and webshell activity. The service suits Huawei Cloud users that need managed rules, configurable access policies, CC attack prevention, bot and crawler controls, or a choice between cloud and dedicated deployment.
Its protection scope is broad. Managed rules address common web attacks and OWASP Top 10 threats, while configurable policies can use IP addresses, URLs, headers, cookies, parameters, and referers. CC attack protection includes request-rate controls, and bot and crawler detection adds another layer for application traffic. Huawei Cloud WAF also supports website, domain, and IP protection, IPv6 protection in the Professional and Platinum editions, and event monitoring with log export through Log Tank Service. WAF APIs cover domains, policies, rules, certificates, and events.
The published editions are Standard, Professional, and Platinum. Standard includes common web attack protection, zero-day protection rule updates, CC attack prevention, and web page tampering protection. Professional and Platinum add website anti-crawler protection and IPv6 protection, while the product description notes different domain and request-rate quotas across editions. There is no free plan. Console protection-event logs are retained for up to 30 days; longer retention requires Log Tank Service. Choose Huawei Cloud WAF when its deployment modes, policy controls, and Huawei Cloud integrations fit your environment. Consider another option if you need a free tier or retention beyond the console limit without an additional service.
Huawei Cloud WAF pricing
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Huawei Cloud WAF fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Deployment model | Cloud |
| Managed rule sets | Yes |
| API protection | Yes |
| Bot management | Yes |
| Rate limiting | Yes |
| Log retention | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | PCI DSS |
| Support | Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: Log Tank Service, Object Storage Service, Data Ingestion Service, Elastic Load Balance |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | huaweicloud.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Huawei Cloud WAF integrations
Huawei Cloud WAF lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- Log Tank Service
- Object Storage Service
- Data Ingestion Service
- Elastic Load Balance
Alternatives to Huawei Cloud WAF
- 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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