Amazon Web Services → Microsoft Azure
Azure equivalent of AWS WAF
AWS WAF maps to Azure Web Application Firewall, which runs on Application Gateway (regional) or Front Door (global).
About AWS WAF
| Provider | Amazon Web Services |
|---|---|
| Status | Generally available AWS WAF Classic is going through a planned end-of-life process, with Region-specific dates in the AWS Health Dashboard. Migrate to the current AWS WAF. |
| What it is | Web application firewall for CloudFront, ALB, API Gateway, AppSync, Cognito, App Runner, and Verified Access, with managed rule groups, rate limiting, bot control, and fraud control. |
| Documentation | docs.aws.amazon.com |
| Pricing | Official pricing page |
Azure mappings (1)
| Capability | Azure equivalent | Match |
|---|---|---|
| Web application firewall (WAF) | Azure Web Application Firewall | Direct match |
Network security & firewalls(1)
Web application firewall (WAF) Direct match
AWS WAF maps to Azure Web Application Firewall, which runs on Application Gateway (regional) or Front Door (global).
- Attachment. AWS WAF web ACLs attach to CloudFront, ALB, API Gateway, AppSync, Cognito, App Runner, and Verified Access. Azure WAF policies attach to Application Gateway, Front Door, or Application Gateway for Containers.
- Rule sets. AWS offers managed rule groups (including paid Bot Control and Fraud Control) and marketplace rules. Azure offers Microsoft's default rule set (OWASP-based), bot manager rules, custom rules, and rate limiting.
- AWS WAF Classic is going through a planned end-of-life process, so migrate any Classic web ACLs.