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Compare AWS Shield and Google Cloud Armor 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (35.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (40.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
AWS Shield
Star Rating
(20)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (35.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about AWS ShieldGoogle Cloud Armor
Star Rating
(30)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (40.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Cloud ArmorSummary
AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that AWS Shield excels in its "DDoS protection" capabilities, providing robust defenses against large-scale attacks, while Google Cloud Armor is noted for its "adaptive protection" that adjusts to evolving threats, making it a strong contender for dynamic environments.
- Reviewers mention that AWS Shield offers seamless integration with other AWS services, enhancing its usability for existing AWS customers, whereas Google Cloud Armor is praised for its "customizable security policies," allowing users to tailor protections to specific application needs.
- G2 users highlight that AWS Shield's "real-time threat intelligence" feature is a significant advantage, providing immediate insights during an attack, while users on G2 note that Google Cloud Armor's "security health analytics" helps in proactively identifying vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.
- Reviewers say that AWS Shield's "24/7 support" is a strong point, ensuring that users have access to assistance at any time, while Google Cloud Armor users report that the "community support" and documentation are extensive, making it easier to find solutions independently.
- Users say that AWS Shield's "automatic attack mitigation" is highly effective, reducing the need for manual intervention during incidents, while Google Cloud Armor is recognized for its "traffic management" features, which help in optimizing performance during high traffic loads.
- Reviewers mention that AWS Shield's "comprehensive logging" capabilities provide detailed insights into attack patterns, whereas Google Cloud Armor's "real-time monitoring" is favored for its ability to alert users instantly about potential threats, enhancing overall security posture.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AWS Shield
No pricing availableGoogle Cloud Armor
No pricing availableFree Trial
AWS Shield
No trial information availableGoogle Cloud Armor
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.4
18
8.5
24
Ease of Use
8.0
18
8.5
24
Ease of Setup
8.3
9
8.5
16
Ease of Admin
8.6
7
8.8
13
Quality of Support
8.4
18
7.8
23
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
8
8.7
13
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
17
8.9
21
Features by Category
Analysis
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Controls
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Functionality
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Generative AI
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Management
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Protection
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Resolution
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AWS Shield and Google Cloud Armor are categorized as DDoS Protection
Unique Categories
AWS Shield has no unique categories
Google Cloud Armor is categorized as Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AWS Shield
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Google Cloud Armor
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
30.0%
Information Technology and Services
20.0%
Higher Education
10.0%
Banking
10.0%
Security and Investigations
5.0%
Other
25.0%
Computer Software
16.7%
Information Technology and Services
13.3%
Computer & Network Security
13.3%
Accounting
6.7%
Consulting
3.3%
Other
46.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
AWS Shield
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Computer Software
I like how easy it is to set up the Shield. Moreover, apart from setting it up, a person does not need much knowledge in it whatsoever. Security Team does not need to explain what sort of attacks take place and how to protect from them but just assign a...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Higher Education
I haven't really found drawback related to AWS shield. Its is a great tool to work with , and thus I have no point of disliking the service provided by AWS shield.
Google Cloud Armor
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Sani H. M.
Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
It helps growing my business and find the ICP and right buyer persona.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Business Supplies and Equipment
I do not directly dislike it. But it does not protect a company from top to bottom. because security is that thing it required maximum area protection. So that's why I dislike it.
Verified User in Computer Software
I like how easy it is to set up the Shield. Moreover, apart from setting it up, a person does not need much knowledge in it whatsoever. Security Team does not need to explain what sort of attacks take place and how to protect from them but just assign a...
Sani H. M.
Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
It helps growing my business and find the ICP and right buyer persona.
Verified User in Higher Education
I haven't really found drawback related to AWS shield. Its is a great tool to work with , and thus I have no point of disliking the service provided by AWS shield.
Verified User in Business Supplies and Equipment
I do not directly dislike it. But it does not protect a company from top to bottom. because security is that thing it required maximum area protection. So that's why I dislike it.
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Google Cloud Armor delivers defense at scale against infrastructure and application Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks using Google's global...Read more
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