Google Cloud Armor
Cloud-based security platform protecting applications from distributed denial-of-service attacks and web-based threats
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Available worldwide · Popular in: US
What is Google Cloud Armor?
A managed security service that protects applications from volumetric network attacks and application-layer threats using machine learning-based detection. It supports deployments on Google Cloud and hybrid or multicloud architectures, with integrated bot and fraud protection.
Google Cloud Armor pricing
Plans, per-tier features and add-ons, dated and linked to live pricing. Pricing changes often; always verify at source before you rely on it.
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
What Google Cloud Armor does
The capabilities that matter for ddos protection, normalised so it lines up with every alternative. “-” means we haven't confirmed it, not that it's missing.
- 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
- -
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- Web
- Cloud / SaaS
- Hybrid
- On-premise
Integrations (3)
Independently observed- reCAPTCHA Enterprise
- Google Kubernetes Engine
- Cloud Monitoring
Google Cloud Armor FAQ
Common questions about Google Cloud Armor, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is Google Cloud Armor?
A managed security service that protects applications from volumetric network attacks and application-layer threats using machine learning-based detection. It supports deployments on Google Cloud and hybrid or multicloud architectures, with integrated bot and fraud protection. It is indexed under DDOS Protection.
Source: https://cloud.google.com/armor
Is Google Cloud Armor free?
Google Cloud Armor offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans are also available: Standard and Enterprise. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.
Source: https://cloud.google.com/armor
What platforms does Google Cloud Armor support?
We have confirmed browser-based access to Google Cloud Armor. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.
Source: https://cloud.google.com/armor
Can Google Cloud Armor be self-hosted?
Not fully, on what we have confirmed. Google Cloud Armor is offered as cloud / SaaS and hybrid, and a hybrid deployment usually means some components can run on your own infrastructure while the rest stays vendor-hosted. We have not confirmed a completely self-hosted option, so check with the vendor if that is a requirement.
Source: https://cloud.google.com/armor
What does Google Cloud Armor integrate with?
We have confirmed 3 integrations for Google Cloud Armor, including reCAPTCHA Enterprise, Google Kubernetes Engine and Cloud Monitoring. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.
Source: https://cloud.google.com/armor
Where is Google Cloud Armor available?
Google Cloud Armor is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.
Source: https://cloud.google.com/armor
Google Cloud Armor alternatives
Other ddos protection we track, ranked by the same independent score.
- AWS ShieldManaged DDoS protection with automatic network security analysismedium · 55%
- Verisign DDoS Protection Serviceslow · 20%
- Fastly DDoS ProtectionAutomatic DDoS defense for applications and APIslow · 46%
- Cloudflare DDoS ProtectionStop DDoS attacks with a global network that absorbs massive attack trafficmedium · 55%
- Netscout Arbor DDoS ProtectionEnterprise-grade DDoS detection and mitigation for critical internet infrastructurelow · 38%
Compare Google Cloud Armor
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The vioscaleAI score: one lens on the evidence
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| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price level | 80 | 0.04 | 3.4 | ✓ |
| Capabilities | 67 | 0.05 | 3.4 | ✓ |
| Pricing transparency | 25 | 0.05 | 1.3 | ✓ |
| Integrations | 9 | 0.05 | 0.4 | ✓ |
| Reliability | 0 | 0.09 | 0.0 | - |
| Security posture | 0 | 0.21 | 0.0 | - |
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Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 6 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 58% |
Features
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | Bundled waf, Always on mitigation, Layer 7 application protection, Layer 3 4 volumetric protection | mediumsource · 2026-09-24 · 60% |
Integrations
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1 | mediumsource · 2026-09-24 · 60% |
Market
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | PrimaryMarkets: … · AvailabilityScope: global · AvailableCountries: … · NotAvailableCountries: … | mediumsource · 2026-08-18 · 50% |
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