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Azure DDoS Protection vs Imperva API Security
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.
Free plan Web
Visit Azure DDoS Protection 
Free trial APISelf-hostedWeb
Choose Imperva API Security if you need API discovery, risk assessment, and mitigation across cloud, on-premises, or hybrid environments. Its BOLA detection and API specification scanning add focused security controls. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or a price published up front.
Visit Imperva API SecurityThe facts
| Azure DDoS Protection | Imperva API Security | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Web | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | DDoS IP Protection: $199 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | azure.microsoft.com | imperva.com |
| On ddos protection software | #10 of 37 | #14 of 37 |
Azure DDoS Protection: what it does well
Imperva API Security: what it does well
- Continuously discovers public, private, and shadow APIs.
- Assesses risks tied to the OWASP API Security Top 10.
- Can detect and block BOLA exploits.
- Scans uploaded API specifications for design and configuration weaknesses.
- Integrates with Kong, Mulesoft, Azure APIM, Apigee, and F5.
What to know first
- Pricing is available on request.
- No free plan is offered.
- The 30-day trial may be limited to 100 Mbps.
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