# AWS Shield, DataDome vs Azure DDoS Protection Comparison

| | AWS Shield | DataDome | Azure DDoS Protection | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 14 | 231 | 11 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (42.9% of reviews) | Mid-Market (55.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (36.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $3,830.00 Per Month | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### AWS Shield

**Not enough data**

### DataDome

Pros:
- Protection (27 reviews)
- Customer Support (25 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (9 reviews)
- Complex Setup (7 reviews)

### Azure DDoS Protection

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | AWS Shield | DataDome | Azure DDoS Protection | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (12 reviews) | 9.4 (196 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.1 (12 reviews) | 9.3 (197 reviews) | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 8.7 (164 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 9.2 (135 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.1 (12 reviews) | 9.5 (193 reviews) | 6.4 (6 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 9.4 (134 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.9 (11 reviews) | 9.3 (195 reviews) | 10.0 (6 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### AWS Shield

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### DataDome

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Essentials

Price: $3,830.00 Per Month

Key Features:
- AI-powered bot & fraud protection
- 99.9% Availability
- General endpoint AI detection model

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/datadome/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Azure DDoS Protection

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Fraud Detection

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Shield** | N/A | N/A |
| **DataDome** | 8.7/10 | 92 |
| **Azure DDoS Protection** | N/A | N/A |

#### Detection

| Feature | AWS Shield | DataDome | Azure DDoS Protection | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Payment Verification** | Not enough data | 8.2 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Bot Mitigation** | Not enough data | 9.5 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.3 (77 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts** | Not enough data | 8.7 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis 

| Feature | AWS Shield | DataDome | Azure DDoS Protection | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **ID Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.1 (56 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Intelligence Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.6 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | 8.6 (64 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | AWS Shield | DataDome | Azure DDoS Protection | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fraud Markers** | Not enough data | 8.5 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Transaction Scoring** | Not enough data | 8.2 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Blacklisting** | Not enough data | 8.9 (60 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Fraud Detection

| Feature | AWS Shield | DataDome | Azure DDoS Protection | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 8.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### DDoS Protection

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Shield** | N/A | N/A |
| **DataDome** | 9.1/10 | 97 |
| **Azure DDoS Protection** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | AWS Shield | DataDome | Azure DDoS Protection | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **IT Alerting** | Not enough data | 8.8 (75 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Network Capacity** | Not enough data | 9.1 (67 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Logging** | Not enough data | 8.8 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **API / Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.6 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Protection

| Feature | AWS Shield | DataDome | Azure DDoS Protection | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **DNS Protection** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Website Protection** | Not enough data | 9.5 (86 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Infrastructure Protection** | Not enough data | 8.9 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Resolution

| Feature | AWS Shield | DataDome | Azure DDoS Protection | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Attack Mitigation** | Not enough data | 9.4 (85 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Network Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.6 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.9 (68 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Anomoly Detection** | Not enough data | 9.2 (71 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Resolution Automation** | Not enough data | 8.8 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Virtual Waiting Room

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Shield** | N/A | N/A |
| **DataDome** | N/A | N/A |
| **Azure DDoS Protection** | N/A | N/A |

#### Traffic

| Feature | AWS Shield | DataDome | Azure DDoS Protection | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Traffic Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Network Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Traffic Overview** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | AWS Shield | DataDome | Azure DDoS Protection | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API / Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [DDoS Protection Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/ddos-protection)


**Unique to DataDome (3):** [Bot Detection and Mitigation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/bot-detection-and-mitigation), [Fraud Detection Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/fraud-detection), [Virtual Waiting Room Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/virtual-waiting-room)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | AWS Shield | DataDome | Azure DDoS Protection | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 42.9% | 16.6% | 36.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 28.6% | 55.0% | 27.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 28.6% | 28.4% | 36.4% | 

### By Industry

#### AWS Shield

- **Computer Software:** 28.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 14.3%
- **Higher Education:** 14.3%
- **Security and Investigations:** 7.1%
- **Media Production:** 7.1%
- **Libraries:** 7.1%
- **Construction:** 7.1%
- **Computer Networking:** 7.1%
- **Banking:** 7.1%

#### DataDome

- **Retail:** 17.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 7.8%
- **Computer Software:** 5.5%
- **Financial Services:** 4.6%
- **Internet:** 4.6%
- **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 4.1%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.1%
- **Online Media:** 3.7%
- **Automotive:** 3.2%
- **Consumer Goods:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 42.0%

#### Azure DDoS Protection

- **Information Technology and Services:** 36.4%
- **Telecommunications:** 9.1%
- **Retail:** 9.1%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 9.1%
- **Higher Education:** 9.1%
- **Education Management:** 9.1%
- **Computer Software:** 9.1%
- **Apparel & Fashion:** 9.1%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to AWS Shield

- [Cloudflare Application Security and Performance](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudflare-application-security-and-performance/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (601 reviews)
- [Google Cloud Armor](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-armor/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (23 reviews)
- [Imperva App Protect](https://www.g2.com/products/imperva-app-protect/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (80 reviews)
- [F5 NGINX](https://www.g2.com/products/f5-nginx/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (107 reviews)
- [HAProxy](https://www.g2.com/products/haproxy/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (900 reviews)
- [Radware DefensePro](https://www.g2.com/products/radware-defensepro/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (37 reviews)
- [Imperva DDoS Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/imperva-ddos-protection/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (12 reviews)
- [Webroot DNS Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-webroot-dns-protection/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (86 reviews)
- [Cloudbric](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudbric/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (14 reviews)
- [Link11](https://www.g2.com/products/link11/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (44 reviews)

### Alternatives to DataDome

- [Arkose Labs](https://www.g2.com/products/arkose-labs/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (54 reviews)
- [Cloudflare Application Security and Performance](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudflare-application-security-and-performance/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (601 reviews)
- [HUMAN Sightline Cyberfraud Defense](https://www.g2.com/products/human-sightline-cyberfraud-defense/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (205 reviews)
- [Sift](https://www.g2.com/products/sift-s-ai-powered-fraud-decisioning-platform-sift/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (610 reviews)
- [Fingerprint](https://www.g2.com/products/fingerprintjs-fingerprint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (386 reviews)
- [Signifyd](https://www.g2.com/products/signifyd/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (352 reviews)
- [HAProxy](https://www.g2.com/products/haproxy/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (900 reviews)
- [SEON](https://www.g2.com/products/seon/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (381 reviews)
- [Radware Bot Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/radware-bot-manager/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (14 reviews)
- [Chargeflow](https://www.g2.com/products/chargeflow-inc-chargeflow/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (255 reviews)

### Alternatives to Azure DDoS Protection

- [Cloudflare Application Security and Performance](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudflare-application-security-and-performance/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (601 reviews)
- [Google Cloud Armor](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-armor/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (23 reviews)
- [HAProxy](https://www.g2.com/products/haproxy/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (900 reviews)
- [Imperva App Protect](https://www.g2.com/products/imperva-app-protect/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (80 reviews)
- [F5 NGINX](https://www.g2.com/products/f5-nginx/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (107 reviews)
- [Webroot DNS Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-webroot-dns-protection/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (86 reviews)
- [Radware DefensePro](https://www.g2.com/products/radware-defensepro/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (37 reviews)
- [Arbor Threat Mitigation System](https://www.g2.com/products/arbor-threat-mitigation-system/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (47 reviews)
- [Kaspersky DDoS Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/kaspersky-ddos-protection/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (34 reviews)
- [Link11](https://www.g2.com/products/link11/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (44 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### AWS Shield

No discussions available for this product.

### DataDome

- Title: [Does DataDome protect APIs from bots and automated threats ?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/9343-does-datadome-protect-apis-from-bots-and-automated-threats) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes we do. We protect all kind of APIs (web, mobile, single page apps...) with specific algorithms and modules. More information:
-..."

### Azure DDoS Protection

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/aws-shield-vs-datadome-vs-azure-ddos-protection)