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F5 NGINX App Protect DoS vs NETSCOUT Arbor Edge Defense
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.
Paid Linux
Visit F5 NGINX App Protect DoS 
Paid APISelf-hosted
Choose Arbor Edge Defense if you need always-on, inline perimeter defenses that cover DDoS attacks and additional network threats. Look elsewhere if your deployment needs do not fit an on-premises appliance or virtual form factor, or if you need a listed price before contacting sales.
Visit NETSCOUT Arbor Edge DefenseThe facts
| F5 NGINX App Protect DoS | NETSCOUT Arbor Edge Defense | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux | API, Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Not published |
| Plans published | None | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | f5.com | netscout.com |
| On ddos protection software | #31 of 37 | #27 of 37 |
F5 NGINX App Protect DoS: what it does well
NETSCOUT Arbor Edge Defense: what it does well
- Targets application-layer and state-exhaustion DDoS attacks.
- Can automatically mitigate newly detected attacks.
- Supports appliance and virtual deployment options.
- Can coordinate on-premises mitigation with Arbor Cloud.
- Central management and reporting are available through Arbor Enterprise Manager.
What to know first
- Pricing is available only on request.
- Deployment is on premises.
- The listed platforms are API and self-hosted.
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