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AWS WAF
AWS WAF
(71)
4.3 out of 5
AWS WAF
By Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
(147)
4.5 out of 5
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
By Palo Alto Networks
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At a Glance
AWS WAF
AWS WAF
Star Rating
(71)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (34.4% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
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Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
Star Rating
(147)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (47.9% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AWS WAF vs Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls overall.

  • AWS WAF and Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls both meet the requirements of our reviewers at a comparable rate.
  • When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that AWS WAF is the preferred option.
  • For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls over AWS WAF.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AWS WAF
No pricing available
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
No pricing available
Free Trial
AWS WAF
No trial information available
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
48
8.9
132
Ease of Use
8.2
48
8.4
133
Ease of Setup
8.2
33
8.3
118
Ease of Admin
8.3
32
8.5
94
Quality of Support
8.8
44
8.3
125
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
32
8.7
92
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
48
9.2
128
Features by Category
Web Application Firewall (WAF)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.6
25
Not enough data
Analysis
8.3
20
Not enough data
8.1
18
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
Controls
9.2
19
Not enough data
8.6
19
Not enough data
8.8
19
Not enough data
Functionality
8.9
18
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.0
9
Not enough data
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
Not enough data
8.8
62
Prevention
Not enough data
9.0
59
Not enough data
9.3
58
Not enough data
8.9
58
Not enough data
9.0
58
Not enough data
8.3
55
Detection
Not enough data
8.9
59
Not enough data
8.9
58
Not enough data
8.9
59
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
57
Not enough data
8.7
58
Not enough data
8.5
54
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.1
15
Agentic AI - Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Firewall SoftwareHide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features
Not enough data
8.5
93
Administration
Not enough data
8.6
89
Not enough data
8.5
89
Not enough data
8.4
88
Not enough data
8.4
87
Agentic AI - Firewall Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
89
Not enough data
8.4
86
Not enough data
8.8
87
Not enough data
8.8
87
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.4
87
Not enough data
8.6
86
Not enough data
8.7
88
Not enough data
8.7
87
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.1
21
Artificial Intelligence - Firewall
Not enough data
8.6
7
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AWS WAF
AWS WAF
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
AWS WAF and Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls share no categories
Unique Categories
AWS WAF
AWS WAF is categorized as Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls is categorized as Firewall Software and Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AWS WAF
AWS WAF
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
32.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
34.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
32.8%
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
16.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
47.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
35.2%
Reviewers' Industry
AWS WAF
AWS WAF
Information Technology and Services
23.4%
Computer Software
9.4%
Computer & Network Security
9.4%
Retail
6.3%
Marketing and Advertising
6.3%
Other
45.3%
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
Information Technology and Services
20.4%
Computer & Network Security
12.7%
Banking
7.0%
Computer Software
6.3%
Financial Services
5.6%
Other
47.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
AWS WAF
AWS WAF
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Hiran T.
HT
Hiran T.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

AWS WAF protects web applications from common web exploities. The user can create a policy and take control over the block and filters. AWS WAF can easily be integrated and managed by the Amazon firewall manager and can be easily implemented in the Amazon...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Consumer Goods

Any thing above basic is expensive. So it is not cost efficient to use for the applications on cheaper markets.

Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Computer Networking
GC
Verified User in Higher Education

Palo Alto's web interface is incredibly simple to use. For such a robust firewall with so many features, it is incredibly easy to use. Documentation is abundant and I have never had an issue finding what I need.

Most Helpful Critical Review
DH
Daniel H.
Verified User in Government Administration

Price is a bit extreme. The web gui is absolutely rubbish. It locks up and takes forever to load.devices are extremely expensive.

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Discussions
AWS WAF
AWS WAF Discussions
What is AWS WAF used for?
1 comment
Prashant G.
PG
Web application firewalls are used for protection of web applications from owasp top 10 vulnerabilities basis on different CVEs. AWS WAF is nothing but...Read more
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Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls Discussions
What is Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewall used for?
1 comment
Surya K.
SK
It is an enterprise firewall solution which provides secure connection between two zones with features of firewall, IPS, Antivirus, DDOS protection, SSL...Read more
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