Imperva (Incapsula) vs Wordfence

Imperva (Incapsula) is a security or bot-protection service and Wordfence 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)

WordPress security plugin.

Category
Security
Detection signals
1
In our index
Not yet detected
Official site
wordfence.com
Learn more about Wordfence

How Tech Stack Detector detects each

Imperva (Incapsula)

  • HeaderIncapsula X-Iinfo header
  • CookieIncapsula session cookie

Wordfence

  • Html PatternWordfence plugin assets

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Imperva (Incapsula) and Wordfence?

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

Can a website use both Imperva (Incapsula) and Wordfence?

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

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