Wafler | DDoS Protection

Wafler is a DDoS mitigation and web firewall service that inspects and filters hostile traffic at layers 3, 4, and 7, offering customizable rules, adaptive mitigation, and EU-hosted data storage.

What is Wafler?

Wafler is a DDoS protection and web firewall platform that inspects incoming traffic at layers 3, 4, and 7, applying configurable firewall rules and adaptive mitigation to block attacks while preserving legitimate traffic. It runs on a network of 4 PoPs and is designed by the Wafler team. Input is your website or application traffic; output is filtered traffic with attack traffic removed, plus real-time analytics and alerts.

Key Features

• Layer 7 Shield — Inspects HTTP/HTTPS requests using challenge logic, behavior scoring, and rate controls to block application-layer DDoS attacks.
• XDP Layer 3/4 Firewall — Uses eXpress Data Path (XDP) for kernel-level packet filtering, achieving sub-millisecond mitigation response.
• Custom Firewall Rules — Create and customize protection rules per application path, with full control over firewall behavior.
• Load Balancing — Distribute incoming traffic across multiple backend servers to improve availability and handle spikes.
• Anti-AI Scraping — Detect and block malicious AI bots from scraping website content.
• Real-Time Analytics — View traffic insights and attack patterns to tune mitigation policies and reduce false positives.
• Instant Mitigation — Attacks are detected and dropped automatically, with typical response times under a second.
• Free SSL — Included with all plans, with auto-renewal and automatic configuration.

Who is it for?

• Website owners — Protect any web application from L3, L4, and L7 DDoS attacks without manual intervention.
• Developers and DevOps teams — Integrate DDoS protection with custom firewall rules and load balancing to maintain uptime and tune policies.
• Enterprises — Use bespoke Enterprise plans with private network and priority support for high-traffic or sensitive services.

What can you do with Wafler?

• Mitigate DDoS attacks in real time — Wafler's adaptive mitigation updates logic automatically as attack patterns change, blocking bots while letting legitimate users through. Get started
• Create per-path protection rules — Define custom firewall rules for each application route, such as rate limits or IP blacklists, using the dashboard.
• Monitor traffic and adjust policies — Use real-time analytics to identify attack vectors and reduce false positives, with insights available in the dashboard.

Pricing

Wafler offers three paid tiers: Basic at €5/month, Premium at €20/month (most popular), and Enterprise with bespoke pricing. Basic includes advanced DDoS protection, attack notifications, custom firewall rules, and simple analytics. Premium adds unlimited firewall rules, load balancing, and appearance customization. Enterprise includes private network, priority support, and unlimited domains. View full benefits

FAQ

Is Wafler free?

No. Wafler is a paid service starting at €5/month. There is no free tier.

Does Wafler protect against AI scrapers?

Yes. Wafler includes an Anti-AI Scraping feature that detects and blocks malicious AI bots from scraping website content.

Where is customer data stored?

Wafler stores main data on servers hosted in the EU and is designed with a privacy-first architecture aligned with GDPR compliance.

How quickly does Wafler mitigate attacks?

Wafler claims instant mitigation with sub-second response times, using XDP-based filtering at layers 3/4 and adaptive challenge logic at layer 7.

Can I customize firewall rules?

Yes. All plans include custom firewall rules, with unlimited rules on the Premium plan. You can set per-path rules, rate controls, and challenge page customization.