AWS Shield Standard
Free
Common network and transport layer DDoS protection · Automatically configured for AWS customers · Does not include network security director
Checked 29 Sep 2026
Plans and prices
AWS Shield pricing
AWS Shield Advanced
$3,000 a month
Advanced DDoS protection · Up to 50 billion AWS WAF requests per subscribed payer account per calendar month · Network security director not included
Checked 29 Sep 2026