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DataDome API Protection vs SiteLock

Both stand on web security software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

DataDome API Protection

Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Choose DataDome API Protection if you need managed, real-time API threat detection across web, mobile, and API environments. Look elsewhere if you need a free option or custom API integration on a lower plan.

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SiteLock

Free plan Self-hostedWeb

SiteLock combines scanning, removal, health reporting, and optional patching, firewall, and CDN features. Review plan differences if you need expert cleanup, PCI reporting, or faster ticket responses.

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The facts

	DataDome API Protection	SiteLock
Free plan	No	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, iPhone, Web	Self-hosted, Web
Lowest paid plan	Essentials: $3,830 a month	SiteLock Basic Plan: $19.99 a month
Plans published	4	3
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	datadome.co	sitelock.com
On web security software	#12 of 29	#8 of 29

DataDome API Protection: what it does well

Real-time API threat monitoring and automated mitigation
REST, GraphQL, and mobile API coverage
Evaluates requests in under 2 milliseconds
More than 80 listed integrations
Real-time dashboard with blocking evidence

What to know first

Starts at $3,830/mo
No free plan
Custom API integration limited to Premium and Enterprise
Cloud deployment only

SiteLock: what it does well

Daily scans check several website threat types
Automatic malware removal is included on every plan
Vulnerability detection is included across plans
Pro and Business include WAF and CDN
Offers a free plan and 30-day trial

What to know first

Automatic patching starts with Pro
Basic excludes SiteLock expert team removal
Free scan cannot guarantee a clean site
Paid plans start at $19.99 a month

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