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Azure Web Application Firewall
Azure Web Application Firewall
(33)
4.5 out of 5
Azure Web Application Firewall
By Microsoft
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
(131)
4.5 out of 5
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
By Palo Alto Networks
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At a Glance
Azure Web Application Firewall
Azure Web Application Firewall
Star Rating
(33)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (37.5% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
Star Rating
(131)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.2% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Azure 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 available
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
No pricing available
Free Trial
Azure Web Application Firewall
No trial information available
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
17
8.9
116
Ease of Use
8.2
17
8.5
117
Ease of Setup
8.6
12
8.3
106
Ease of Admin
8.3
12
8.5
89
Quality of Support
8.1
15
8.2
109
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
12
8.7
87
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
14
9.2
112
Features by Category
Web Application Firewall (WAF)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.4
58
Not enough data
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
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)Hide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
Not enough data
8.8
556
Prevention
Not enough data
8.9
52
Not enough data
9.3
51
Not enough data
8.9
51
Not enough data
9.0
51
Not enough data
8.3
48
Detection
Not enough data
8.8
52
Not enough data
9.0
51
Not enough data
8.9
52
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
50
Not enough data
8.8
51
Not enough data
8.6
47
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Firewall SoftwareHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
Not enough data
8.6
882
Administration
Not enough data
8.7
75
Not enough data
8.5
75
Not enough data
8.3
74
Not enough data
8.5
73
Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
75
Not enough data
8.4
72
Not enough data
8.8
73
Not enough data
8.8
73
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.5
73
Not enough data
8.6
72
Not enough data
8.8
74
Not enough data
8.7
73
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Azure Web Application Firewall
Azure Web Application Firewall
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
Azure Web Application Firewall and Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls share no categories
Unique Categories
Azure Web Application Firewall
Azure Web Application Firewall 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
Azure Web Application Firewall
Azure Web Application Firewall
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
25.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
37.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
37.5%
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
15.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
49.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
34.9%
Reviewers' Industry
Azure Web Application Firewall
Azure Web Application Firewall
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%
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
Information Technology and Services
19.8%
Computer & Network Security
14.3%
Banking
6.3%
Financial Services
5.6%
Computer Software
5.6%
Other
48.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Azure Web Application Firewall
Azure Web Application Firewall
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

We have deployed a web application to the Azure environment and published it with the HTTPS connections. Afterward, we have enabled Azure Web Application Firewall and configured the rules that define the IPs to be validated and IPs to be blocked. It has a...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Amrender S.
AS
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
Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Easy to use interface, comprehensive documentation & support teams. Best practice assessment makes implementation quick.

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
Azure Web Application Firewall
Azure Web Application Firewall Discussions
Which Azure service provides the Web application firewall functionality?
1 comment
Karthikraj R.
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
Audai J.
AJ
in Networking options it's we can consider it as firewall there is Inbound Traffic and Outbound TrafficRead 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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