# AWS Shield vs Netscout Arbor DDoS Protection

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** AWS Shield

| Attribute | AWS Shield | Netscout Arbor DDoS Protection |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 49.6 (55% (medium)) | 26.8 (38% (low)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A managed DDoS protection service that provides automatic, real-time defense against distributed denial-of-service attacks. Offers a free standard tier for basic infrastructure protection and a premium tier with advanced threat detection, application-layer defense, and expert incident response. It is indexed under DDOS Protection.","source":"https://aws.amazon.com/sagemaker/pricing/?nc2=h_pr_sgm","question":"What is AWS Shield?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"AWS Shield offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans are also available: AWS Shield Standard and AWS Shield Advanced. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://aws.amazon.com/sagemaker/pricing/?nc2=h_pr_sgm","question":"Is AWS Shield free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for AWS Shield, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://aws.amazon.com/sagemaker/pricing/?nc2=h_pr_sgm","question":"Can AWS Shield be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 8 integrations for AWS Shield, including AWS WAF, Amazon CloudFront, Amazon Route 53, Elastic IP, Elastic Load Balancing, AWS Global Accelerator, Amazon CloudWatch and AWS Firewall Manager. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://aws.amazon.com/sagemaker/pricing/?nc2=h_pr_sgm","question":"What does AWS Shield integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed HIPAA and GDPR for AWS Shield. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as AWS Shield not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://aws.amazon.com/trust-center/?nc1=f_cc","question":"What security certifications does AWS Shield have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"AWS Shield is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://aws.amazon.com/sagemaker/pricing/?nc2=h_pr_sgm","question":"Where is AWS Shield available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"NETSCOUT Arbor provides comprehensive DDoS attack detection and mitigation through a combination of on-premises appliances and cloud-based managed services. It uses AI and machine learning to detect and intelligently mitigate DDoS attacks while maintaining global network visibility. It is indexed under DDOS Protection.","source":"https://www.netscout.com/arbor-ddos","question":"What is Netscout Arbor DDoS Protection?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Netscout Arbor DDoS Protection does not publish its prices. Pricing is quoted on request, so the figure depends on your seat count and requirements. We record this as a pricing-transparency signal rather than guessing a number. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.netscout.com/arbor-ddos","question":"How much does Netscout Arbor DDoS Protection cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Netscout Arbor DDoS Protection can be deployed cloud / SaaS, hybrid and on-premise, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://www.netscout.com/arbor-ddos","question":"Can Netscout Arbor DDoS Protection be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"on_prem":true}` |
| description.long | A managed DDoS protection service that provides automatic, real-time defense against distributed denial-of-service attacks. Offers a free standard tier for basic infrastructure protection and a premium tier with advanced threat detection, application-layer defense, and expert incident response. | NETSCOUT Arbor provides comprehensive DDoS attack detection and mitigation through a combination of on-premises appliances and cloud-based managed services. It uses AI and machine learning to detect and intelligently mitigate DDoS attacks while maintaining global network visibility. |
| features.capabilities | `{"bundled_waf":true,"pricing_model":"freemium","pci_dss_compliant":true,"always_on_mitigation":true,"layer_7_application_protection":true,"layer_3_4_volumetric_protection":true}` | - |
| integrations.count | 8 | 3 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"AWS WAF"},{"name":"Amazon CloudFront"},{"name":"Amazon Route 53"},{"name":"Elastic IP"},{"name":"Elastic Load Balancing"},{"name":"AWS Global Accelerator"},{"name":"Amazon CloudWatch"},{"name":"AWS Firewall Manager"},{"name":"Amazon EC2","native":true}]` | `[{"name":"Palo Alto Networks"},{"name":"AWS"},{"name":"AWS Security Hub"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | - |
| pricing | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"AWS Shield Standard","features":["Protection against common network and transport layer DDoS attacks","Deterministic packet filtering","Priority-based traffic shaping","Works with CloudFront and Route 53"],"description":"Automatic DDoS protection included at no charge for all AWS customers","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"AWS Shield Advanced","features":["Automatic mitigation of sophisticated DDoS events","Customized detection based on traffic patterns","Application-layer attack detection (HTTP floods, DNS query floods)","Real-time notifications via CloudWatch","24/7 Shield Response Team support","Integration with AWS WAF and Firewall Manager","Health check-based detection optimization"],"description":"Enhanced DDoS protection with customized detection and 24/7 expert support","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free tier included with AWS account; Advanced tier available (pricing not specified in documentation)","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://aws.amazon.com/sagemaker/pricing/?nc2=h_pr_sgm","retrievedAt":"2026-08-18T21:36:46.444Z"}` | `{"type":"quote","summary":"Contact sales for pricing. Available through mix of managed services, on-premise, in-cloud, and virtualized solutions.","sourceUrl":"https://www.netscout.com/arbor-ddos","retrievedAt":"2026-08-18T21:42:23.205Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | - |
| pricing.model | freemium | quote |
| pricing.price_level | low | unknown |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.fedramp | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.hipaa | yes | - |
| security.pci | yes | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://aws.amazon.com/compliance/ | - |

## Capabilities (DDOS Protection)

| Capability | AWS Shield | Netscout Arbor DDoS Protection |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | - | - |
| Always on mitigation | ✓ | - |
| On demand bgp diversion | - | - |
| Layer 3 4 volumetric protection | ✓ | - |
| Layer 7 application protection | ✓ | - |
| DNS amplification protection | - | - |
| Unmetered attack bandwidth | - | - |
| Sub second mitigation SLA | - | - |
| Bundled WAF | ✓ | - |
| SIEM log export API | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| PCI DSS compliant | ✓ | - |
| Pricing model | Freemium | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T18:33:27.778Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*