AWS Shield vs Gcore DDoS Protection

AWS Shield plans

• AWS Shield StandardFree
• AWS Shield Advanced$3,000 a month

Gcore DDoS Protection plans

• PAYGFree
• Start$275 a month
• Pro$495 a month
• Pro+$1,045 a month
• Enterprise€1,500 a month

Pick AWS Shield if…

Shield suits AWS customers protecting websites and applications. Shield Advanced is aimed at internet-facing applications on eligible AWS resources that need broader DDoS mitigation and monitoring.

Pick Gcore DDoS Protection if…

Gcore DDoS Protection suits organizations seeking cloud filtering across network, transport, and application layers. The listed frequent users include e-commerce sites, SaaS platforms, gaming servers, and financial services.