Regarding the price, I think the cost is a bit higher compared to others. Earlier we were using Radware, and compared to Radware, it is very high. However, it is providing more features than Radware. The WAF side is very familiar and we can easily understand it. It is not complicated, and the features are at a very granular level compared to Radware and other WAF solutions.
Subscription models have competitive pricing, while perpetual licenses involve an upfront higher cost, leading to ambiguity regarding support cessation. Additional costs for deployment and training further impact my cost considerations.
Senior Security Engineer at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Top 5
Apr 5, 2024
I would rate the pricing as seven out of ten. Sometimes, for specific models, additional licenses over the standard one need to be purchased. F5 Advanced WAF doesn't offer a single license that fits all use cases; the user needs to choose the license format. A structured license is usually preferred for F5 Advanced WAF.
F5 Advanced WAF is not a cost-effective solution. Although they are attempting to reduce prices with their VE and cloud options, they are more expensive than other solutions. The solution is more expensive on average. If you are interested in F5 Advanced WAF, it is billed on a yearly basis and based on the number of requests for the service. For example, if you purchase 200 megabytes, there is specific pricing for that capacity. Every year, we will renew the service and provide support for the solution. F5 Advanced WAF does not offer local support services unless the customer is discussing it with a vendor or partner. These services are typically provided by other partners. F5 Advanced WAF could improve in two main areas: pricing and partnerships. The current pricing of F5 Advanced WAF can be quite high, and while they do offer options like the VE or infrastructure service, they could make further efforts to make their solutions more affordable for everyone. I rate the price of F5 Advanced WAF an eight out of ten.
Unit Head - Network and Security Solutions at FPM Solutions
Real User
Sep 26, 2022
F5's hardware product line is called BIG-IP, and they have many software licenses for IP DNS, Advanced WAF, APM, anti-spam, etc. We have around 10 licenses.
Territory Manager at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Reseller
Jul 27, 2022
The price of F5 Advanced WAF could improve it is expensive. There can be extra features added at an additional cost. I rate the price of F5 Advanced WAF a three out of five.
The pricing of F5 Advanced WAF is more expensive than other solutions like Radware and CD18, it is quite high. I rate the product a one out of five for price, with one being expensive.
SOC Analyst at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
May 11, 2022
As far as the pricing of F5 Advanced WAF I would rate it a four out of five depending on what features I am looking for. Imperva is more expensive. The price has remained consistent at a constant rate. There have not been any increases or any unforeseen increases when we're renewing our license. The price is fixed.
Product Manager at a comms service provider with 501-1,000 employees
Real User
Jan 14, 2022
Pricing for this solution is higher than average in the market, when compared to its competitors. They should revise their prices in the market. There is no additional cost besides the licensing, and it will also depend on the service delivery model: VM-based or hardware-based. The licensing model, however, is similar among all the vendors.
Information Security Coordinator at a non-tech company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Real User
May 1, 2021
There are various plans available for Fortinet FortiWeb Cloud WAF as a Service, including a trial version. You are only charged by the total data transferred, and there are hourly charges for the protected web application.
Solution Architect at Softcell Technologies Limited
Real User
Nov 4, 2020
Its price is fair. We have done a couple of deals where they were able to give some kind of discount to the customers. The price was initially high for the customers, but after a couple of negotiations, it came within their budget. They were happy with that.
Executive Director IT Security at a printing company with 501-1,000 employees
Real User
Sep 21, 2020
F5's licensing varies. I do not know exactly what the individual WAF component costs because they bundle up services and the bundle is what I pay for. I do not pay for individual components.
I think it's a good product but the F5 uses shells, so the people who want to work with the device have to be pro in Linux. If they can put everything in the UI so every regular security engineer can work with it, it's fabulous.
F5 Advanced WAF is a web application security solution for financial and government sectors, e-commerce, and public-facing websites. It offers protection against various attacks, including botnets, web scraping, and foreign entities. The solution can be deployed on-premises or in the cloud and is often used with other security tools. Its most valuable features include DDoS and DNS attack protection, SSL uploading, anomaly detection, and the ability to input custom rules.
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Regarding the price, I think the cost is a bit higher compared to others. Earlier we were using Radware, and compared to Radware, it is very high. However, it is providing more features than Radware. The WAF side is very familiar and we can easily understand it. It is not complicated, and the features are at a very granular level compared to Radware and other WAF solutions.
The price is affordable and satisfactory.
Subscription models have competitive pricing, while perpetual licenses involve an upfront higher cost, leading to ambiguity regarding support cessation. Additional costs for deployment and training further impact my cost considerations.
The setup cost is normal, yet not the best in terms of the commercial aspect. Other competitors like Fortinet are cheaper than F5.
F5 is relatively less expensive compared to other solutions as F5 is considered the best.
The pricing and support service levels affect response times from customer service, depending on whether the support level is silver, platinum, etc.
F5 Advanced WAF is notably costly, especially for small companies, however, it provides strong protection for its price.
The user interface and sub-management prices can be a concern, however, they generally align with the industry's needs.
I don't have direct knowledge of the pricing. From what I know, it is not too expensive compared to other solutions.
I don't know the exact pricing. It is not the cheapest yet not the most expensive. It depends on needs, budget, and vision.
F5 is on the expensive side but offers superior solutions and options. Customers are willing to pay for the quality and features provided.
The product is not so expensive. It depends on the assets.
I would rate the pricing as seven out of ten. Sometimes, for specific models, additional licenses over the standard one need to be purchased. F5 Advanced WAF doesn't offer a single license that fits all use cases; the user needs to choose the license format. A structured license is usually preferred for F5 Advanced WAF.
The solution is expensive.
I rate F5 Advanced WAF's pricing a three out of ten.
The main drawback of F5 is the cost, which can be a challenge.
F5 Advanced WAF's pricing is high. Fortinet and some other vendors are more affordable.
F5 Advanced WAF is not a cost-effective solution. Although they are attempting to reduce prices with their VE and cloud options, they are more expensive than other solutions. The solution is more expensive on average. If you are interested in F5 Advanced WAF, it is billed on a yearly basis and based on the number of requests for the service. For example, if you purchase 200 megabytes, there is specific pricing for that capacity. Every year, we will renew the service and provide support for the solution. F5 Advanced WAF does not offer local support services unless the customer is discussing it with a vendor or partner. These services are typically provided by other partners. F5 Advanced WAF could improve in two main areas: pricing and partnerships. The current pricing of F5 Advanced WAF can be quite high, and while they do offer options like the VE or infrastructure service, they could make further efforts to make their solutions more affordable for everyone. I rate the price of F5 Advanced WAF an eight out of ten.
I am not sure about pricing but licenses are available on Google.
F5's hardware product line is called BIG-IP, and they have many software licenses for IP DNS, Advanced WAF, APM, anti-spam, etc. We have around 10 licenses.
Their pricing is very good for the quality of the product they have delivered in the market. It is a standard licensing cost annually.
The price of F5 Advanced WAF could improve it is expensive. There can be extra features added at an additional cost. I rate the price of F5 Advanced WAF a three out of five.
The pricing of F5 Advanced WAF is more expensive than other solutions like Radware and CD18, it is quite high. I rate the product a one out of five for price, with one being expensive.
There are different licenses available to use F5 Advanced WAF, such as BT, ASM, and LPM. I rate the price of F5 Advanced WAF a four out of five.
As far as the pricing of F5 Advanced WAF I would rate it a four out of five depending on what features I am looking for. Imperva is more expensive. The price has remained consistent at a constant rate. There have not been any increases or any unforeseen increases when we're renewing our license. The price is fixed.
There is a perpetual license that comes with your hardware. There is also an additional fee for support.
Pricing for this solution is higher than average in the market, when compared to its competitors. They should revise their prices in the market. There is no additional cost besides the licensing, and it will also depend on the service delivery model: VM-based or hardware-based. The licensing model, however, is similar among all the vendors.
There is an annual subscription for this solution.
I don't have any issue with the pricing of this solution. I am only involved with the technical portion of it.
There are various plans available for Fortinet FortiWeb Cloud WAF as a Service, including a trial version. You are only charged by the total data transferred, and there are hourly charges for the protected web application.
Its price is fair. We have done a couple of deals where they were able to give some kind of discount to the customers. The price was initially high for the customers, but after a couple of negotiations, it came within their budget. They were happy with that.
F5's licensing varies. I do not know exactly what the individual WAF component costs because they bundle up services and the bundle is what I pay for. I do not pay for individual components.
It's more expensive than other solutions and depending on the modules, there can be additional fees.
Licensing fees for this solution are paid on a yearly basis.
The pricing of the solution is very high.
The solution isn't too expensive. The license allows you to license what you need and leave out what you don't need.
After buying the program, you just pay for the support every year.
I think the price is very high. This is what I hear from the customers. Sometimes we cannot sell the product because it is a higher price.
I think it's a good product but the F5 uses shells, so the people who want to work with the device have to be pro in Linux. If they can put everything in the UI so every regular security engineer can work with it, it's fabulous.
F5 Advanced WAF is not a cheap product.