# Google Cloud Armor

> A network security service that defends applications against denial-of-service attacks, bot-based fraud, and web application threats

- **Canonical URI:** https://www.vioscale.ai/software/google-cloud-armor
- **Category:** DDOS Protection
- **Homepage:** https://cloud.google.com/armor
- **Also known as:** google-cloud-armor
- **Profile claimed by vendor:** no
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-18T21:47:11.595Z

## Vioscale score

**39.4 / 100**, confidence 26% (low). Computed 2026-09-01.

Composite of weighted, independently-sourced signals (no user reviews, no vendor payment).

| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence present |
|---|--:|--:|--:|:--:|
| price_level | 80 | 0.052 | 4.2 | ✓ |
| reliability | 0 | 0.073 | 0 | - |
| capabilities | 0 | 0.04877777777777778 | 0 | - |
| integrations | 17.3 | 0.04066666666666666 | 0.7 | ✓ |
| security_posture | 0 | 0.073 | 0 | - |
| pricing_transparency | 25 | 0.084 | 2.1 | ✓ |

## Pricing

_As of 2026-08-18, [verify at source](https://cloud.google.com/armor). Independently observed._

Subscription · Free tier

> Two service tiers with monthly billing. Specific pricing not publicly listed; free credits available via Google Cloud.

| Plan | Price | Free | Commitment |
|---|---|:--:|---|
| Standard | - | - | - |
| Enterprise | - | - | - |

### Standard

DDoS and WAF services, curated rule sets, predictable monthly billing

### Enterprise

Enhanced protection tier for advanced requirements

## About

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.

_Independently observed._

## Platform & deployment

- **Platforms:** Web
- **Deployment:** Cloud / SaaS, Hybrid

## Integrations (3)

_Independently observed._

- reCAPTCHA Enterprise
- Google Kubernetes Engine
- Cloud Monitoring

## Facts

Every value below carries its source and our confidence. Facts are re-crawled on a freshness schedule.

### pricing

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pricing.model | freemium | [link](https://cloud.google.com/armor) | 2026-08-18 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | [link](https://cloud.google.com/armor) | 2026-08-18 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.price_level | low | [link](https://cloud.google.com/armor) | 2026-08-18 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.transparent | no | [link](https://cloud.google.com/armor) | 2026-08-18 | 60% (medium) |

### integrations

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| integrations.count | 3 | [link](https://cloud.google.com/armor) | 2026-08-18 | 60% (medium) |

### market

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | [link](https://cloud.google.com/armor) | 2026-08-18 | 50% (medium) |

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*Source: Vioscale (https://www.vioscale.ai/software/google-cloud-armor). Independent, evidence-based software intelligence. Cite the canonical URI.*