Pricing
AWS Shield pricing
As aws.amazon.com lists them, read 29 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| AWS Shield Standard | Common network and transport layer DDoS protection · Automatically configured for AWS customers · Does not include network security director | Free |
| AWS Shield Advanced | Monthly fee; requires a 1-year subscription commitment; usage fees may apply · Advanced DDoS protection · Up to 50 billion AWS WAF requests per subscribed payer account per calendar month · Network security director not included | $3,000 a month |
From aws.amazon.com.