Imperva (Incapsula)
CDN with integrated security and DDoS protection for application safety
Imperva provides a unified platform combining CDN, DDoS protection, WAF, and API security. Formerly known as Incapsula, it serves enterprise clients requiring security alongside performance.
| Pricing from | Custom |
| Best for | Enterprises prioritising security and compliance alongside content delivery, particularly under regulatory scrutiny |
| Website | www.imperva.com |
Company facts
| Social profiles | LinkedIn, X, Facebook, YouTube |
Facilities and features
- API
- Integrations
What stands out
The product mitigates DDoS attacks and bad bots effectively.
“Secure applications and APIs Fast response Quickly neutralize threats to deliver a seamless user experience even under attack.”Imperva (Incapsula), own website
Imperva simplifies PCI DSS 4.0 compliance for enterprises.
“Comply with PCI 4.0 Learn more Data Security”Imperva (Incapsula), own website
Strengths and trade-offs
- Integrated security (DDoS, WAF, API protection) eliminates multi-product complexity
- Strong focus on compliance and enterprise security requirements
- Custom pricing makes budget forecasting difficult for small teams
Appears in
Best API security software
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Okta98.02
Approov96.03
Mend.io94.0RANKINGfull ranking →SAASTop 10 CDN Services
1
Cloudflare95.02
Akamai92.73
AWS CloudFront90.3RANKINGfull ranking →SAASTop 10 DDoS Protection Services
1Cloudflare95.02Akamai92.73Imperva (Incapsula)90.3RANKINGfull ranking →How Imperva (Incapsula) ranks
#8 in Best API security software
How the score is made up: Evidence on its own site 20; How complete its published information is 14; Fit to this ranking's criteria 40; Buying information on its own site 12.
“Unified API Security Platform Discover, detect, mitigate API threats—all in one console”Imperva (Incapsula), own website
Alternatives to Imperva (Incapsula)
| Cloudflare Performance and security at scale | #1 in Top 10 DDoS Protection Services | 95.0 |
| Akamai Powering and protecting life online | #2 in Top 10 DDoS Protection Services | 92.7 |
| AWS Shield Native AWS DDoS protection with automatic mitigation and WAF integration | #4 in Top 10 DDoS Protection Services | 88.0 |
 NetscoutCarrier-grade DDoS protection and visibility for ISPs, telcos, and enterprises | #5 in Top 10 DDoS Protection Services | 85.7 |
 F5Application delivery and DDoS protection combining load balancing with advanced mitigation | #6 in Top 10 DDoS Protection Services | 83.3 |
 RadwareMulti-layer DDoS and application security with cloud and on-premise deployment options | #7 in Top 10 DDoS Protection Services | 81.0 |
Questions about Imperva (Incapsula)
How much does Imperva (Incapsula) cost?
Lister lists Imperva (Incapsula)'s pricing as: Custom.
Who is Imperva (Incapsula) best for?
Imperva (Incapsula) is best for enterprises prioritising security and compliance alongside content delivery, particularly under regulatory scrutiny.
Where does Imperva (Incapsula) rank?
Imperva (Incapsula) is ranked #3 in Top 10 DDoS Protection Services (Lister Score 90.3), #8 in Best API security software (Lister Score 86.0) and #9 in Top 10 CDN Services (Lister Score 76.3).
What are the best alternatives to Imperva (Incapsula)?
The closest alternatives on Lister are Cloudflare (#1 in Top 10 DDoS Protection Services), Akamai (#2 in Top 10 DDoS Protection Services) and AWS Shield (#4 in Top 10 DDoS Protection Services).
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