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Web Application Firewall Software

Alternatives to BitNinja

BitNinja combines Linux server defenses in one centralized dashboard. It scans web files for malicious PHP, webshells and backdoors, can quarantine threats automatically, and uses a WAF to block SQL injection, XSS, CMS exploits and other suspicious requests. Its Defense Network shares attack information across protected Linux servers to block malicious IPs. Hosting providers, server owners and VPS operators can connect it with common control panels, Linux distributions and web servers. A seven-day full-functionality trial is available for paid Server Protection plans, and a free VPS plan covers up to 2 vCPU, 2 GB RAM and 10 hosted users.

  1. 01 Cloudbric
    From $2.08/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · iOS
    9.3 Visit Specs
  2. 02 Imperva API Security

    It suits organizations managing APIs across cloud, on-premises, or hybrid environments, particularly teams needing discovery, testing, and runtime protection.

    Free trial Web · API · Self-hosted
    8.2 Visit Specs
  3. 03 Tencent Cloud WAF
    From $285/mo Free trial Web · API · Self-hosted
    8.2 Visit Specs
  4. 04 Gcore WAAP

    WAAP is described for organizations in technology and SaaS, e-commerce, fintech, media and streaming, gaming, telecom, and managed security services.

    From €25/mo Free plan Web · API
    8.1 Visit Specs
  5. 05 Haltdos

    Haltdos suits organizations protecting web applications and APIs across on-premise, cloud, or hybrid environments.

    From $30/mo Free plan Web · Linux · API · Self-hosted
    8.1 Visit Specs
  6. 06 Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Secret Management

    OCI Secret Management is aimed at application and cloud environment operators who need centrally managed credentials.

    Free plan Web · API
    8.1 Visit Specs
  7. 07 BunkerWeb

    BunkerWeb suits teams that want a self-hosted reverse proxy with web application firewall protections.

    Free plan Web · Linux · API · Self-hosted
    8.0 Visit Specs
  8. 08 DataDome API Protection
    From $3,830/mo Web · iOS · Android · API
    8.0 Visit Specs
  9. 09 Hide My WP Ghost

    It suits WordPress freelancers, bloggers, small businesses, developers and agencies, with plans described for those groups.

    From $2.42/mo Free plan Web · Self-hosted
    7.8 Visit Specs
  10. 10 F5 WAF for NGINX
    Free trial Linux · Self-hosted
    7.7 Visit Specs
  11. 11 SafeLine

    SafeLine suits teams seeking a self-hosted firewall and reverse proxy for web applications, including users who need bot controls or rate limiting.

    From $10/mo Free plan Web · Linux · Self-hosted
    7.7 Visit Specs
  12. 12 Security Ninja

    Security Ninja suits WordPress site owners, freelancers, and agencies seeking security checks and login protections.

    From $9.92/mo Free plan Web · Self-hosted
    7.7 Visit Specs
  13. 13 AWS WAF
    Web · API
    7.5 Visit Specs
  14. 14 ModSecurity

    ModSecurity suits administrators who want to inspect and control web traffic within an Apache, Nginx or IIS server.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · Self-hosted
    7.5 Visit Specs
  15. 15 OWASP Coraza WAF

    It suits teams deploying an open-source WAF for APIs or web applications on Linux, macOS or self-hosted infrastructure.

    Free plan macOS · Linux · API · Self-hosted
    7.5 Visit Specs
  16. 16 Wordfence Security

    It suits WordPress site owners who need firewall, scanning, login protection, and centralized management.

    From $12.42/mo Free plan Web · Self-hosted
    7.5 Visit Specs
  17. 17 F5 WAF for Distributed Cloud
    Web · API · Self-hosted
    7.4 Visit Specs
  18. 18 Cloudflare WAF
    From $20/mo Free plan Web
    7.3 Visit Specs
  19. 19 open-appsec
    From $79/mo Web · Linux · Self-hosted
    7.3 Visit Specs
  20. 20 Sucuri Website Firewall
    From $9.99/mo Web · API
    7.2 Visit Specs
  21. 21 Google Cloud Secret Manager
    From $0.01/mo Free plan Web
    6.9 Visit Specs
  22. 22 Shield Security
    Free plan Web
    6.9 Visit Specs
  23. 23 Alibaba Cloud WAF
    From $140/mo Web
    6.8 Visit Specs
  24. 24 Azure Web Application Firewall
    From $0.60/mo Web
    6.8 Visit Specs
  25. 25 Check Point WAF (formerly CloudGuard WAF)Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
    Web · API
    6.5 Visit Specs
  26. 26 AppTrana WAAP
    Web
    6.1 Visit Specs
  27. 27 Barracuda Web Application Firewall
    Web
    6.0 Visit Specs
  28. 28 Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Certificates
    Web
    5.9 Visit Specs
  29. 29 Fastly Next-Gen WAF
    Web · Linux
    5.8 Visit Specs
  30. 30 FortiWeb
    Web
    5.8 Visit Specs

Choosing instead of BitNinja

Readers may still want a different scope or deployment model. BitNinja is centered on Linux servers, while other choices focus on managed cloud WAFs, APIs, WordPress, image delivery or access control. Its pricing note says paid plans start at $8/mo, while individual plans show $6, $9, $19, $29 and $39 monthly options. Threat hunters may gain root-level access through the agent during unknown-threat investigations, and service is unavailable in Cuba, Iran, North Korea and Syria. Compare protection scope, platform fit, setup, integrations, support and trial terms before switching.

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