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Anubis vs ModSecurity

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AnubisModSecurity
LanguageGoC++
LicenceMITApache-2.0
Stars23k9.8k
Latestv1.27.0v3.0.17
Last push2026-10-052026-10-03
Release cadencetoo few releasesabout 33 days between releases
Active contributors27 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Cloudflare WAF. Alternatives to Cloudflare WAF →

    PartialAnubisOnly the bot challenge: a proof-of-work check in front of a site to keep scrapers out.

    PartialModSecurityWAF engine for nginx, Apache and IIS on your own servers, used with a rule set such as the OWASP CRS.