AWS WAF Pricing (2026)
Web Application Firewall and network security services protect your applications from common web exploits, DDoS attacks, and unauthorized access. They filter malicious traffic before it reaches your application layer. AWS WAF integrates with CloudFront, ALB, and API Gateway. AWS Shield provides DDoS protection with Standard (free) and Advanced tiers. Starting from $0.0000/hr ($0.00/mo) for Web Application Firewall.
Key Features
- ✓Protection against OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities (SQLi, XSS, etc.)
- ✓Custom and managed rule sets
- ✓Rate limiting and bot detection
- ✓DDoS protection at network and application layers
- ✓Real-time traffic monitoring and logging
Common Use Cases
Web Application Protection
Shield web applications from SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and other common attack vectors.
API Security
Protect API endpoints with rate limiting, IP allowlisting, and request validation rules.
Compliance
Meet PCI DSS, HIPAA, and other compliance requirements with managed security rule sets and audit logging.
On-Demand Pricing
Pay-as-you-go pricing with no upfront commitment. You are billed per hour of usage and can start or stop at any time. Hourly rates start at $0.0000/hr ($0.00/mo) for Web Application Firewall.
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Reserved Instance & Savings Plans Pricing
Commit to 1 or 3 years for lower hourly rates.
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How WAF Pricing Works
On-Demand
Pay per hour with no long-term commitment. Ideal for variable workloads and development environments.
Reserved / Committed Use
Commit to 1 or 3 years for significant discounts.
Spot / Preemptible
Use spare capacity at steep discounts. Best for fault-tolerant, batch, and stateless workloads.
Pricing Insights
Amazon WAF offers 10 pricing tiers from $0.000000/hr to $1.00/hr in the US East region.
Compare tiers by specs and price to find the best fit for your workload.
By Instance Family
- ●Web Application Firewall: 10 tiers, $0.000000/hr – $1.00/hr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is AWS WAF?
AWS WAF is a cloud service offered by Amazon Web Services. It provides various configurations (100 pricing tiers available) with pay-as-you-go and committed-use pricing options.
How much does AWS WAF cost per month?
Prices range from $0.00/month for Web Application Firewall to $730.00/month for Web Application Firewall on On-Demand pricing in us-east-1.
Does AWS WAF have a free tier?
AWS offers various free tier options. Check the official AWS pricing page for the most current free tier details for WAF.
How many AWS WAF pricing tiers are available?
There are 100 pricing tiers available for AWS WAF. These range from entry-level configurations to high-performance options for enterprise workloads.
What pricing models does AWS WAF offer?
AWS WAF offers On-Demand (pay-per-hour, no commitment), Reserved/Committed Use (1-3 year commitments for significant discounts), and in some cases Spot/Preemptible pricing for interruptible workloads at the lowest cost.
What security services are included in cloud pricing?
Basic IAM, network firewalls, and encryption at rest are generally included. Advanced services like WAF, DDoS protection, key management (HSM-backed), and threat detection are billed separately — typically per rule, per request, or per GB analyzed.