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AWS Shield vs FastNetMon
Both stand on ddos protection software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Shield Standard provides common DDoS protection without a listed charge, while Advanced adds broader mitigation and monitoring for eligible AWS resources. The Advanced plan's monthly price, annual commitment, and possible usage fees are important constraints.
Visit AWS ShieldChoose FastNetMon if your network team needs configurable DDoS detection with several mitigation methods and supports its traffic input protocols. Check that the 10G plan's 10 Gbps capacity and one-instance allowance fit your network, and account for the activation fee and bandwidth-based licensing.
Visit FastNetMonThe facts
| AWS Shield | FastNetMon | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | AWS Shield Advanced: $3,000 a month | 10G: $115 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 9 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | aws.amazon.com | fastnetmon.com |
| On ddos protection software | #2 of 37 | #1 of 37 |
AWS Shield: what it does well
- Standard protection is automatically configured for AWS customers.
- Advanced automatically mitigates DDoS events across three layers.
- Supports five listed AWS protected resource types.
- Integrates with AWS WAF and Firewall Manager.
- Advanced includes qualifying DDoS cost protection.
What to know first
- Advanced costs $3,000 a month.
- Advanced requires a one-year subscription commitment.
- Usage fees may apply.
- Network security director is in preview and not included.
FastNetMon: what it does well
- Detects volumetric and packet-rate DDoS attacks in near real time.
- Accepts sFlow, NetFlow, IPFIX, jFlow, and mirrored traffic.
- Supports blackholing, BGP FlowSpec filtering, and external scrubbing diversion.
- Supports IPv4, IPv6, and listed major networking vendors.
- 30-day trial includes detection, mitigation tools, visibility, and analytics.
What to know first
- The 10G plan covers 10 Gbps of observed traffic.
- The 10G plan allows one FastNetMon instance and one monthly support ticket.
- Monthly subscriptions have a one-time $85 USD activation fee.
- Licensing must cover total network bandwidth; listed prices exclude UK VAT where applicable.
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