Gcore DDoS Protection is a cloud service that filters distributed denial-of-service traffic at network (L3), transport (L4) and application (L7) layers. Traffic is routed through Gcore scrubbing centers, where the service analyzes it, blocks malicious traffic and forwards verified clean traffic to servers. Gcore states its global network provides over 200 Tbps of filtering capacity and advertises a 99.99% uptime SLA and 24/7 expert support. L3/L4 plans include unmetered mitigation, 95th-percentile billing and charges based on clean traffic. Web and API access are available; automation options include CI/CD pipelines, Terraform, Kubernetes Operators and custom back-office tools. Enterprise deployments can use a cross-connect to Gcore scrubbing centers, Gcore-provided IP transit and API control. A free PAYG plan is listed. Start is $275/mo, Pro is $495/mo and Pro+ is $1,045/mo; Enterprise starts from €1,500 /mo. The listed pricing note also says paid plans start at €250/mo.
Who it is for
Gcore identifies e-commerce sites, SaaS platforms, gaming servers and financial services as frequent users of DDoS protection. Its web and API access and automation integrations may suit teams managing protection in software workflows.
What is good
- Covers L3, L4 and L7 attacks.
- Advertises over 200 Tbps filtering capacity.
- Offers 24/7 expert support.
- L3/L4 plans include unmetered mitigation.
- API and automation integrations are documented.
What to know first
- WAF is not included.
- Paid plans are listed from €250/mo.
- Start requires a one-month payment setup fee.
Verdict
Gcore combines multi-layer traffic filtering with web, API and automation options. A free PAYG plan is available, while the listed paid plans include clean-traffic commitments and payment setup fees on Start, Pro and Pro+.
Gcore DDoS Protection plans and pricing
All plansCompared on DDoS protection software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Attack layers
- both
- Mitigation mode
- hybrid
- Deployment model
- cloud
- WAF included
- No
