Choose the right tool

WAFDOG offers multiple ways to test a hostname. The best choice depends on whether you need a public snapshot, a one-off request, or ongoing monitoring.

Comparison matrix

Tool Access Stored results Best for
Guestcheck Public Yes, global scan list First-time evaluation without login
Quickcheck (public) Public No Single-request debugging and raw responses
Member Quickcheck Member No persistent check Ad-hoc validation inside a project
Checks Member Yes, project history Continuous monitoring and alerting
WAF profiling Member Yes, per run Payload-based proof of WAF behavior

When to use each

Guestcheck

Start here for a public snapshot or to validate a prospect's domain quickly.

Quickcheck (public)

Use when you need to inspect a single response or header quickly.

Member Quickcheck

Use inside a project for ad-hoc validation without creating a scheduled check.

Checks

Use for ongoing monitoring, alerting, and long-term history.

WAF profiling

Use to prove WAF coverage against payloads and baselines.