F5 BIG-IP APM vs Project Shield
| F5 BIG-IP APM | Project Shield | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, api, iOS, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows | Web |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Attack layers | both | both |
| Mitigation mode | always-on | hybrid |
| Deployment model | hybrid | cloud |
Both are listed in Best DDoS Protection Software. On Everything Xiaomi, F5 BIG-IP APM scores higher on our published basis.