Top picks: AT&T Dynamic Defense, Akamai Global Traffic Management, Akamai Edge DNS — plus 45 more compared.
Network SecurityAWS Shield is a free Distributed Denial of Service Mitigation tool. Security professionals most commonly compare it with . All 48 alternatives are matched by shared capabilities, tags, and NIST CSF 2.0 coverage.
A closer look at the 8 most relevant alternatives and competitors to AWS Shield, including their key features and shared capabilities.
Network-based DDoS protection service from AT&T for business networks
DNS-based global load balancing for traffic management and availability
Cloud-based DNS service with DDoS protection and traffic management
DDoS protection for cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments
AI-based DDoS mitigation using traffic entropy analysis and ML algorithms
Protects DNS infrastructure from DDoS and DNS-based attacks
Managed DDoS protection service for websites and APIs with 24x7 SOC monitoring
Cloud-based DDoS protection for apps and APIs with automatic mitigation
Network-based DDoS protection service from AT&T for business networks
DNS-based global load balancing for traffic management and availability
Cloud-based DNS service with DDoS protection and traffic management
DDoS protection for cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments
AI-based DDoS mitigation using traffic entropy analysis and ML algorithms
Protects DNS infrastructure from DDoS and DNS-based attacks
Managed DDoS protection service for websites and APIs with 24x7 SOC monitoring
Cloud-based DDoS protection for apps and APIs with automatic mitigation
Alibaba Cloud's global DDoS protection service with 20+ Tbit/s mitigation capacity.
Cloud-based DDoS mitigation for Layer 3, 4, and 7 attacks with 3-second SLA
DNS and Global Server Load Balancing solution with DDoS protection
On-premises DDoS mitigation appliance for service providers
Cloud-based DDoS mitigation service with on-demand and always-on protection
Multi-layer DDoS mitigation service for network and application protection
Web security & traffic filtering platform for hosting providers
DDoS mitigation service protecting networks and data centers from attacks
DDoS mitigation system with network threat defense capabilities
AI-powered inline DDoS protection deployed at network edge perimeter
Cloud-based DDoS mitigation service with hybrid on-premise protection
Managed DDoS protection service with 24x7 SOC support and mitigation
DDoS mitigation system for ISPs, cloud providers, and enterprises
Emergency DDoS mitigation service with 24/7 support and traffic redirection
CDN with DDoS protection and AI-driven threat detection capabilities
EU-based DDoS protection and web application security platform
DDoS protection solution with origin server protection capabilities
DDoS protection platform with global scrubbing centers and ISP partnerships
DDoS protection solution with scrubbing centers and threat mitigation
DDoS protection solution with global scrubbing centers and ISP partnerships
DDoS protection solution for web applications and network infrastructure
DNS-focused DDoS protection service with scrubbing centers
DDoS protection service with global scrubbing centers for ISPs and enterprises
DDoS protection service with global scrubbing centers and clean pipe delivery
DNS-layer security platform blocking phishing, tunneling, and C2 threats
Spam and malicious traffic blocking service for websites and applications
DDoS protection for data centers via cloud, hybrid, or on-prem deployment
DDoS mitigation service using traffic scrubbing centers and global backbone
Managed DDoS mitigation service with multi-layered protection & monitoring
Cloud-native 5G network security for CSPs with DDoS, IoT, and botnet protection.
Managed DDoS mitigation service with 150+ PoPs and unlimited protection.
Managed DNS service with DDoS protection, DNSSEC, and global anycast routing.
DDoS protection firm acquired by Link11 GmbH in Jan 2021.
Network traffic analysis and DDoS detection/mitigation platform for ISPs and IDCs.
Website security suite with DDoS, WAF, malware scanning & bot protection.
Managed internet transit service with integrated DDoS traffic scrubbing.
Hardware DDoS mitigation appliance using Deep DDoS Inspection (DDI™) tech.
Behavioral ML-based network protection against DDoS and advanced threats.
An open source DDoS protection system that uses distributed algorithms to defend against multi-vector attacks and scale to handle varying bandwidth requirements for network operators and service providers.
Azure DDoS Protection and Mitigation Services by Microsoft Azure for secure cloud solutions.
Common questions security professionals ask when evaluating alternatives and competitors to AWS Shield.
The most popular alternatives to AWS Shield include AT&T Dynamic Defense, Akamai Global Traffic Management, Akamai Edge DNS, Akamai Prolexic, and Sense Defence AI-Powered DDoS Prevention. These Distributed Denial of Service Mitigation tools offer similar capabilities and are frequently compared by security professionals evaluating their options.
There are 48 alternatives to AWS Shield listed on CybersecTools, all within the Distributed Denial of Service Mitigation category. Each alternative is matched based on shared capabilities, tags, and NIST CSF coverage areas.
AWS Shield is a free Distributed Denial of Service Mitigation tool. You can use it at no cost. Both free and commercial alternatives are available for comparison.
AWS Shield is a Distributed Denial of Service Mitigation tool within the broader Network Security category. It is used by security professionals for distributed denial of service mitigation capabilities and can be compared against 48 similar tools.
