BunkerWeb vs SafeLine

BunkerWeb is an open-source web application firewall and NGINX-based server that protects web services as a reverse proxy. Its core protections include HTTPS with automated Let's Encrypt, HTTP security headers, TLS hardening, ModSecurity with the OWASP Core Rule Set and automatic bans for suspicious behavior. It can block known malicious IPs through external blacklists and DNS-based blackhole lists. Bot challenges can use cookies, JavaScript, CAPTCHA, hCaptcha, reCAPTCHA or Turnstile. Supported deployment integrations include Docker, Docker autoconf, Swarm, Kubernetes and Linux. An optional web UI manages instances and configurations, though it is currently supported with Docker and Linux integrations. The open-source plan costs nothing under the AGPLv3 license. A PRO version has pricing based on the number of protected services; Standard has no technical support, while Enterprise includes dedicated technical support. Kubernetes Gateway API mode is in beta. For API access, the documentation recommends an IP whitelist and optionally an API token. Free community support is available through Discord, GitHub Discussions, Reddit, Server Fault and Super User; professional support and consulting are also offered.

SafeLine is a self-hosted web application firewall and reverse proxy that filters traffic between web applications and the internet. Its Nginx-based design is described as blocking malicious HTTP traffic, with protection listed for SQL injection, XSS, code injection, XXE, SSRF and path traversal. Anti-bot challenges aim to distinguish human visitors from crawlers and bots, while rate limiting addresses DoS attacks, brute-force attempts, traffic surges and other abuse. A dynamic protection feature encrypts HTML and JavaScript from the web server on each visit. Listed integrations include an MCP Server for AI-assisted management, an Ingress-NGINX plugin for Kubernetes ingress, and a Kong Gateway plugin for APIs and services. Installation instructions call for Docker and Docker Compose V2 on the host. The repository identifies the license as GPL-3.0. SafeLine lists Linux, self-hosted and web platforms. Its Personal plan costs nothing, billed forever, for up to 10 apps. Lite is $10 a month, and Pro is $100 a month. Ultimate pricing is custom and billed annually. A seven-day trial is listed.