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Gcore WAAP

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From €25/mo Free plan WebAPI
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Spec score 8.1 #4 of 29 in Web Security Software

What it is

Gcore WAAP protects websites, web applications, and APIs against threats including SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and API abuse. It is a SaaS reverse proxy that can sit before a CDN or origin and forward clean traffic onward. Its edge firewall blocks OWASP Top 10 risks, zero-day patterns, and suspicious behavior. Bot Management can admit trusted bots and AI agents, challenge suspicious traffic, and stop abusive automation. API protection includes discovery, schema validation, anomaly detection, and sensitive-data detection. The service also automatically mitigates application-layer DDoS attacks at the edge; Gcore states detection is sub-second. WAAP works with any CDN and supports multi-cloud and hybrid environments, including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and customer data centers. Gcore lists 210+ edge PoPs, 200 Tbps of DDoS filtering capacity, and a 99% platform uptime SLA. The Free plan covers one domain and 0.5M requests; Start costs €25 a month for five domains and 1M requests. Prices exclude VAT, and plans have quotas and overage charges.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Gcore WAAP protects websites, web applications, and APIs from threats including SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and API abuse.Read 2 Oct 2026 · gcore.com
Intended users
The WAAP page describes use cases for technology and SaaS, e-commerce, fintech, media and streaming, gaming, telecom, and MSSP organizations.Read 2 Oct 2026 · gcore.com
Deployment
WAAP is a SaaS reverse proxy that can sit in front of a CDN or origin and forward clean traffic to the origin.Read 2 Oct 2026 · gcore.com
Integrations
Gcore says WAAP works with any CDN, including multi-CDN setups, and integrates natively with Gcore CDN for shared management and analytics.Read 2 Oct 2026 · gcore.com
Compliance
Gcore says its infrastructure is ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified and compliant with PCI DSS and GDPR.Read 2 Oct 2026 · gcore.com
Headquarters
LuxembourgRead 28 Sep 2026 · gcore.com
API security
API protection includes API discovery, schema validation, anomaly detection, and sensitive data detection.Read 2 Oct 2026 · gcore.com
Bot protection
Bot Management can let trusted bots and AI agents through, challenge suspicious traffic, and stop abusive automation.Read 2 Oct 2026 · gcore.com
Cloud compatibility
The product page says WAAP supports multi-cloud and hybrid environments, including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and customer data centers.Read 2 Oct 2026 · gcore.com
DDoS protection
The service automatically mitigates application-layer attacks at the edge, with sub-second detection stated on the product page.Read 2 Oct 2026 · gcore.com
Deployment time
Gcore says deployment takes one to several hours depending on site complexity, with protection activatable in minutes after domain connection.Read 2 Oct 2026 · gcore.com
Enterprise controls
Enterprise requirements listed include SIEM integration, role-based access control, audit logs, multi-tenancy, API Security, and Threat Intelligence.Read 2 Oct 2026 · gcore.com
Network and SLA
Gcore lists 210+ edge PoPs, 200 Tbps DDoS filtering capacity, and a 99% platform uptime SLA for WAAP.Read 2 Oct 2026 · gcore.com
Pricing limits
The pricing page says prices exclude VAT, and lists monthly request quotas and per-million quota overage charges by plan.Read 2 Oct 2026 · gcore.com
WAF
The WAF blocks OWASP Top 10 risks, zero-day patterns, and suspicious behavior at the edge.Read 2 Oct 2026 · gcore.com

Plans and prices

Free Free 1 domain · 0.5M requests · Default rules · 0 IP Firewall rules · €2/1M quota overage Read 2 Oct 2026 · gcore.com
Start €25 a month 5 domains · 1M requests · 5 custom rules · 5 IP Firewall rules · €1.5/1M quota overage Read 2 Oct 2026 · gcore.com
Pro €125 a month 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 Read 2 Oct 2026 · gcore.com
Enterprise Priced on request Custom domains, request quota, rules, and quota overage · Threat Intelligence, API Security, SIEM, RBAC, and audit-log as add-ons Read 2 Oct 2026 · gcore.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Protects websites, applications, and APIs
  • Works with any CDN
  • Free plan covers one domain
  • Automatic application-layer DDoS mitigation

Limits

  • Free plan includes 0.5M requests
  • Plans have request quotas and overage charges
  • Listed prices exclude VAT

Who it suits

WAAP is described for organizations in technology and SaaS, e-commerce, fintech, media and streaming, gaming, telecom, and managed security services. It may suit teams protecting web applications and APIs across CDN, cloud, or hybrid environments.

Verdict

Gcore WAAP combines edge firewall, bot, API, and application-layer DDoS protections. Review the domain and request allowances, add-ons, and overage charges for each plan before selecting one.

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