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Gcore WAAP

Ch 047.2of 30 Web Application Firewall Software
  1. 1Runs onAPI, Web
  2. 2CostsFree plan · free trial · paid from €25/mo
  3. 3Deployment modeledge
  4. 4Managed rule setsYes
  5. 5API protectionYes
  6. 6Bot managementYes
  7. 7Rate limitingYes
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Overview

Gcore WAAP is ranked #4 of 30 in web application firewall software on Specifiction. It runs on API, Web. There is a free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at €25/mo.

Gcore WAAP plans and pricing

All plans
Free Free 1 domain · 0.5M requests · Default rules · 0 IP Firewall rules · €2/1M quota overage gcore.com · 2 Oct 2026
Start €25/mo 5 domains · 1M requests · 5 custom rules · 5 IP Firewall rules · €1.5/1M quota overage gcore.com · 2 Oct 2026
Pro €125/mo 10+ domains · 5M requests · 20 custom rules · 20 IP Firewall rules · Bot Management and Advanced Rules add-ons · €1/1M and €10/domain quota overage gcore.com · 2 Oct 2026
Enterprise Not published Custom domains, request quota, rules, and quota overage · Threat Intelligence, API Security, SIEM, RBAC, and audit-log as add-ons gcore.com · 2 Oct 2026

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Free plan
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Deployment model
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Managed rule sets
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API protection
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Bot management
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Rate limiting
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Facts

Purpose
Gcore WAAP protects websites, web applications, and APIs from threats including SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and API abuse.gcore.com · 2 Oct 2026
WAF
The WAF blocks OWASP Top 10 risks, zero-day patterns, and suspicious behavior at the edge.gcore.com · 2 Oct 2026
Bot protection
Bot Management can let trusted bots and AI agents through, challenge suspicious traffic, and stop abusive automation.gcore.com · 2 Oct 2026
API security
API protection includes API discovery, schema validation, anomaly detection, and sensitive data detection.gcore.com · 2 Oct 2026
DDoS protection
The service automatically mitigates application-layer attacks at the edge, with sub-second detection stated on the product page.gcore.com · 2 Oct 2026
Deployment
WAAP is a SaaS reverse proxy that can sit in front of a CDN or origin and forward clean traffic to the origin.gcore.com · 2 Oct 2026
Integrations
Gcore says WAAP works with any CDN, including multi-CDN setups, and integrates natively with Gcore CDN for shared management and analytics.gcore.com · 2 Oct 2026
Cloud compatibility
The product page says WAAP supports multi-cloud and hybrid environments, including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and customer data centers.gcore.com · 2 Oct 2026
Enterprise controls
Enterprise requirements listed include SIEM integration, role-based access control, audit logs, multi-tenancy, API Security, and Threat Intelligence.gcore.com · 2 Oct 2026
Network and SLA
Gcore lists 210+ edge PoPs, 200 Tbps DDoS filtering capacity, and a 99% platform uptime SLA for WAAP.gcore.com · 2 Oct 2026
Deployment time
Gcore says deployment takes one to several hours depending on site complexity, with protection activatable in minutes after domain connection.gcore.com · 2 Oct 2026
Pricing limits
The pricing page says prices exclude VAT, and lists monthly request quotas and per-million quota overage charges by plan.gcore.com · 2 Oct 2026
Compliance
Gcore says its infrastructure is ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified and compliant with PCI DSS and GDPR.gcore.com · 2 Oct 2026
Intended users
The WAAP page describes use cases for technology and SaaS, e-commerce, fintech, media and streaming, gaming, telecom, and MSSP organizations.gcore.com · 2 Oct 2026

Company

Headquarters
Luxembourggcore.com · 28 Sept 2026

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