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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.9% of reviews)
Mid-Market (48.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
AWS Shield
Star Rating
(14)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about AWS ShieldImperva App Protect
Star Rating
(80)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Imperva App Protect excels in Static Content Caching with a score of 8.5, which reviewers mention significantly enhances website performance by reducing load times for frequently accessed content.
- Reviewers mention that AWS Shield shines in Ease of Admin with a score of 8.9, indicating that users find it easier to manage and configure compared to Imperva App Protect, which scored 8.3 in this area.
- G2 users highlight that Imperva App Protect's SSL capabilities are robust, scoring 8.5, while AWS Shield also performs well but does not have the same level of user satisfaction in Custom SSL, where it scored 8.1.
- Users on G2 report that AWS Shield has a superior Quality of Support with a score of 8.4, compared to Imperva App Protect's 7.5, suggesting that AWS Shield users feel more supported in their troubleshooting and inquiries.
- Reviewers mention that Imperva App Protect's Dynamic Content Routing scored 7.7, which some users feel could be improved, while AWS Shield does not specifically highlight this feature, indicating a potential gap in dynamic content handling.
- Users say that AWS Shield's Threat Protection features are highly regarded, with a focus on DDoS Protection, which reviewers mention is critical for businesses that face high traffic volumes, while Imperva App Protect's offerings in this area are less emphasized.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AWS Shield
No pricing availableImperva App Protect
Free
Free
Personal Blogs
- Bot mitigation
- Content delivery network
- Two-factor authentication
Free Trial
AWS Shield
No trial information availableImperva App Protect
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
12
8.1
79
Ease of Use
8.1
12
8.3
79
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.2
68
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.3
68
Quality of Support
8.1
12
7.5
77
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
7.6
67
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
11
7.6
77
Features by Category
Content
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Management
Not enough data
8.5
47
Not enough data
7.8
46
Not enough data
7.4
45
Integration
Not enough data
7.3
22
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Administration
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Risk Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Threat Protection
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Controls
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Functionality
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Protection
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Resolution
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AWS Shield and Imperva App Protect are categorized as DDoS Protection
Unique Categories
AWS Shield has no unique categories
Imperva App Protect is categorized as Web Application Firewall (WAF), Website Security, and Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AWS Shield
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Imperva App Protect
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
28.6%
Information Technology and Services
14.3%
Higher Education
14.3%
Security and Investigations
7.1%
Media Production
7.1%
Other
28.6%
Information Technology and Services
16.5%
Internet
12.7%
Financial Services
12.7%
Computer Software
10.1%
Marketing and Advertising
6.3%
Other
41.8%
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Discussions
AWS Shield has no discussions with answers
Imperva App Protect has no discussions with answers
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