Networking & CDN · DDoS protection

AWS Shield vs Azure DDoS Protection vs Google Cloud Armor

DDoS protection, side by side on AWS, Azure and Google Cloud. They do the same job, but differ in features, limits or pricing, so check the notes below before migrating.

Networking & CDN

DDoS protection

Close match

AWS

AWS Shield

Azure

Azure DDoS Protection

Google Cloud

Google Cloud Armor

What's different

Basic protection is free on all three. Advanced tiers add cost protection and response teams.

Quick answers

What is the Azure equivalent of AWS Shield?
The Azure equivalent of AWS Shield is Azure DDoS Protection. They do the same job, but differ in features, limits or pricing, so check the notes below before migrating.
What is the Google Cloud equivalent of AWS Shield?
The Google Cloud equivalent of AWS Shield is Google Cloud Armor. They do the same job, but differ in features, limits or pricing, so check the notes below before migrating.
What is the AWS equivalent of Azure DDoS Protection?
The AWS equivalent of Azure DDoS Protection is AWS Shield. They do the same job, but differ in features, limits or pricing, so check the notes below before migrating.
What is the Google Cloud equivalent of Azure DDoS Protection?
The Google Cloud equivalent of Azure DDoS Protection is Google Cloud Armor. They do the same job, but differ in features, limits or pricing, so check the notes below before migrating.
What is the AWS equivalent of Google Cloud Armor?
The AWS equivalent of Google Cloud Armor is AWS Shield. They do the same job, but differ in features, limits or pricing, so check the notes below before migrating.
What is the Azure equivalent of Google Cloud Armor?
The Azure equivalent of Google Cloud Armor is Azure DDoS Protection. They do the same job, but differ in features, limits or pricing, so check the notes below before migrating.