waf
The premium Open Source alternative to Cloudflare WAF
🎯 Best for:Self-hosted infrastructure requiring custom security rules
What is waf?
Replaces Cloudflare WAF or AWS WAF for traffic filtering and security. Implements edge-level protection and API management for distributed web applications.
Tech Stack
JavaVPN & Network
Why waf?
- • No vendor lock-in
- • Customizable rule engine
- • Low latency local processing
Limitations
- • Manual rule maintenance
- • No managed threat intelligence
- • Requires infrastructure management
2/11/2026
Last Update
209
Forks
0
Issues
Other
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Cloudflare WAF)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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