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Compare Azure Web Application Firewall and Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (37.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (47.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Azure Web Application Firewall
Star Rating
(33)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (37.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Azure Web Application FirewallPalo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
Star Rating
(147)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (47.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation FirewallsAzure Web Application Firewall vs Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls easier to use and administer. However, reviewers preferred the ease of set up, and doing business with Azure Web Application Firewall overall.
- Reviewers felt that Azure Web Application Firewall meets the needs of their business better than Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls over Azure Web Application Firewall.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure Web Application Firewall
No pricing availablePalo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
No pricing availableFree Trial
Azure Web Application Firewall
No trial information availablePalo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.3
17
8.9
132
Ease of Use
8.2
17
8.4
133
Ease of Setup
8.6
12
8.3
118
Ease of Admin
8.3
12
8.5
94
Quality of Support
8.1
15
8.3
125
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
12
8.7
92
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
14
9.2
128
Features by Category
Analysis
8.8
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
Controls
7.9
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
Functionality
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
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
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
Azure Web Application Firewall and Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls share no categories
Unique Categories
Azure Web Application Firewall is categorized as Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls is categorized as Firewall Software and Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure Web Application Firewall
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
39.4%
Computer Software
15.2%
Education Management
9.1%
Computer & Network Security
9.1%
Information Services
6.1%
Other
21.2%
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
Azure Web Application Firewall
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Kumar A.
Verified User in Education Management
Authentication & loadbancer which does user identity validation at the same time balance the traffic as well
Most Helpful Critical Review
Amrender S.
Verified User in Banking
Azure security should work on provide a better architecture representation on how they are dealing with the vulnerability arising in the cloud security recently
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Reliable and stable NGFW solution, with good features
Most Helpful Critical Review
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.
Kumar A.
Verified User in Education Management
Authentication & loadbancer which does user identity validation at the same time balance the traffic as well
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Reliable and stable NGFW solution, with good features
Amrender S.
Verified User in Banking
Azure security should work on provide a better architecture representation on how they are dealing with the vulnerability arising in the cloud security recently
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.
Alternatives
Discussions
Which Azure service provides the Web application firewall functionality?
1 comment
KR
The phrase "azure storage" likely refers to a cloud storage service provided by Microsoft Azure, which is a cloud computing platform.Read more
Do Azure web apps have firewall?
1 comment
AJ
in Networking options it's we can consider it as firewall there is Inbound Traffic and Outbound TrafficRead more
Azure Web Application Firewall has no more discussions with answers
What is Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewall used for?
1 comment
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
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls has no more discussions with answers
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