Enterprise-Level Identity Auth in a Self-Hosted WAF, SafeLine (and it's Free)

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When we talk about WAFs (Web Application Firewalls) with built-in identity authentication features, the names that usually come to mind are Cloudflare, F5, Fortinet, and AWS.

These enterprise-grade solutions offer robust identity and access management features—but they often come at a significant cost, both financially and in terms of complexity.

So, what if we told you that a self-hosted WAF can offer similar—if not more flexible—identity authentication capabilities, completely for free?

SafeLine: A Game-Changer in the WAF Space

SafeLine is a powerful, self-hosted WAF that not only protects your applications from common web threats like SQL injection, XSS, and bots—it also comes with a built-in identity authentication system, a feature rarely seen in open-source or self-hosted solutions.

And the best part? It’s completely free.

What Authentication Features Does SafeLine Offer?

Unlike most open-source or affordable WAFs that rely on external systems for authentication, SafeLine includes an out-of-the-box identity system with support for:

Username & Password login (Also support 2FA)
GitHub Login (OAuth)
OIDC (OpenID Connect) support
LDAP integration for enterprise environments
Single Sign-On (SSO) capabilities for seamless access across systems

These features allow SafeLine to serve not just as a security gatekeeper, but also as an access manager, enabling you to restrict or allow access to your apps based on user identity—just like what you'd expect from top-tier solutions.

Why This Matters

Traditional WAFs like Cloudflare Access, F5 APM, FortiWeb, or AWS WAF + Cognito provide great IAM capabilities—but they:

Require cloud dependency or vendor lock-in
Often incur additional licensing or per-user fees
Can be overkill for small teams or self-hosted setups

SafeLine eliminates these barriers by bringing enterprise-level authentication features to everyone, without the complexity or cost.

Self-Hosted Doesn’t Mean Limited

With SafeLine, self-hosting your WAF no longer means sacrificing modern identity controls. Whether you're managing a homelab, a growing startup, or a mid-sized enterprise looking for more control, SafeLine gives you the tools to:

Protect your apps
Control who gets access
Scale securely and efficiently

Free and Open to the Community

SafeLine's identity authentication system is part of its free edition. No hidden fees. No feature gates. Just powerful, modern access control built right into your WAF.

Try SafeLine today and experience what a truly modern, self-hosted WAF can do — with enterprise-grade features and zero cost.