Imperva API Security vs Project Shield
| Imperva API Security | Project Shield | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, self-hosted, Web | Web |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Attack layers | both | both |
| Mitigation mode | hybrid | hybrid |
| Deployment model | cloud | cloud |
| Managed mitigation | Yes | — |
Both are listed in Best DDoS Protection Software. On Everything Xiaomi, Project Shield scores higher on our published basis.