Fastly Image Optimizer vs Nexusguard DDoS Protection
| Fastly Image Optimizer | Nexusguard DDoS Protection | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | $0.01/mo | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Linux, Web | api, self-hosted, Web |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Paid from | 1 /mo | — |
| Attack layers | both | both |
| Mitigation mode | always-on | hybrid |
| Deployment model | cloud | hybrid |
| WAF included | No | Yes |
| Managed mitigation | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best DDoS Protection Software. On Everything Xiaomi, Fastly Image Optimizer scores higher on our published basis.