Google Cloud Armor
A network security service that defends applications against denial-of-service attacks, bot-based fraud, and web application threats
- Also known as
- google-cloud-armor
Available worldwide · Popular in: US
What is Google Cloud Armor?
A cloud-based web application firewall and DDoS mitigation service that protects applications from Layer 3-4 attacks and common web vulnerabilities. It detects and blocks malicious traffic and automated bot requests, with built-in fraud prevention through reCAPTCHA integration.
Google Cloud Armor pricing
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Two service tiers with monthly billing. Specific pricing not publicly listed; free credits available via Google Cloud.
Standard
DDoS and WAF services, curated rule sets, predictable monthly billing
Enterprise
Enhanced protection tier for advanced requirements
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- Web
- Cloud / SaaS
- Hybrid
Integrations (3)
Independently observed- reCAPTCHA Enterprise
- Google Kubernetes Engine
- Cloud Monitoring
Google Cloud Armor alternatives
Other ddos protection we track, ranked by the same independent score.
- Fastly DDoS ProtectionAutomatic DDoS attack defense deployed instantlylow · 18%
- Cloudflare DDoS ProtectionLarge-scale protection against distributed denial-of-service attacks using global network infrastructurelow · 34%
- Verisign DDoS Protection Serviceslow · 6%
- AWS ShieldAutomatic network-layer DDoS attack detection and mitigation for cloud applicationslow · 42%
- Netscout Arbor DDoS ProtectionEnterprise-grade DDoS detection and mitigation for critical internet infrastructurelow · 30%
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| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price level | 80 | 0.05 | 4.2 | ✓ |
| Pricing transparency | 25 | 0.08 | 2.1 | ✓ |
| Integrations | 17 | 0.04 | 0.7 | ✓ |
| Reliability | 0 | 0.07 | 0.0 | - |
| Capabilities | 0 | 0.05 | 0.0 | - |
| Security posture | 0 | 0.07 | 0.0 | - |
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