Imperva (Incapsula) vs Google reCAPTCHA

Imperva (Incapsula) is a security or bot-protection service and Google reCAPTCHA is a security or bot-protection service. Here's how they compare, how Tech Stack Detector detects each, and how many scanned websites use them.

Web application firewall and DDoS protection.

Category
Security
Detection signals
2
In our index
Not yet detected
Official site
imperva.com
Learn more about Imperva (Incapsula)

CAPTCHA service by Google.

Category
Security
Detection signals
1
In our index
21 websites
Official site
google.com
Learn more about Google reCAPTCHA

How Tech Stack Detector detects each

Imperva (Incapsula)

  • HeaderIncapsula X-Iinfo header
  • CookieIncapsula session cookie

Google reCAPTCHA

  • Html PatternreCAPTCHA widget or script

Websites using each

Using Imperva (Incapsula)

None in our index yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Imperva (Incapsula) and Google reCAPTCHA?

Imperva (Incapsula) is a security or bot-protection service (Web application firewall and DDoS protection), while Google reCAPTCHA is a security or bot-protection service (CAPTCHA service by Google). Both are Security technologies, so they are often considered alternatives.

Can a website use both Imperva (Incapsula) and Google reCAPTCHA?

Yes. Tech Stack Detector detects each technology independently when you scan a site, so a single page can report both Imperva (Incapsula) and Google reCAPTCHA when both are present.

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