Azure DDoS Protection, combined with application design best practices, provides defense against DDoS attacks.
| Product | Mindshare (%) |
|---|---|
| Azure DDoS Protection | 3.0% |
| Cloudflare | 16.2% |
| Arbor DDoS | 8.7% |
| Other | 72.1% |
| Type | Title | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Protection | Apr 1, 2026 | Download |
| Product | Reviews, tips, and advice from real users | Apr 1, 2026 | Download |
| Comparison | Azure DDoS Protection vs Radware DDoS | Apr 1, 2026 | Download |
| Comparison | Azure DDoS Protection vs Cloudflare | Apr 1, 2026 | Download |
| Comparison | Azure DDoS Protection vs Arbor DDoS | Apr 1, 2026 | Download |
| Title | Rating | Mindshare | Recommending | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudflare | 4.3 | 16.2% | 96% | 78 interviewsAdd to research |
| Microsoft Defender for Endpoint | 4.1 | N/A | 95% | 213 interviewsAdd to research |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 2 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 3 |
| Large Enterprise | 2 |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 89 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 57 |
| Large Enterprise | 164 |
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| Author info | Rating | Review Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud Architect at Vision Bank | 3.5 | As a bank with multiple externally-exposed applications, we use Azure DDoS Protection for security, finding it essential despite its cost. However, the dashboard lacks insights, and improved auto-remediation with AI would enhance efficiency. We didn't evaluate alternatives like CrowdStrike. |
| Chief Technology Enterprise & Solution Architect at Coreium Technology Solutions LLC | 3.5 | I typically enable Azure DDoS Protection for clients needing internet exposure, valuing its adaptive tuning and AI capabilities despite complex configuration. While costly for smaller businesses, larger organizations find its security benefits justify the expense. |
| Senior Manager at Ernst & Young | 4.0 | We use Azure DDoS Protection for various customer applications and business needs, appreciating its easy setup and scalability. It's stable and offers a good return on investment, though adding more services would be beneficial. |
| Senior Manager ICT & at Bangalore International Airport Limited | 4.5 | I use Azure DDoS Protection to secure web applications against attacks and ensure legitimate traffic. It offers effective protection but decreases bandwidth. We switched from Microsoft Defender due to Azure's adaptive intelligence and comprehensive policy capabilities, seeing a positive ROI. |
| Azure Consultant at cloudshift | 4.5 | I use Azure DDoS Protection alongside Azure Firewall, Web Application Firewall, and Azure Front Door to safeguard our web applications. The integration is effective and cost-efficient, though I occasionally experience false positives with the Web Application Firewall. |
| Head of Cloud Engineering at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees | 4.5 | We use Azure DDoS Protection to safeguard public IPs, appreciating its seamless integration and ease of deployment within Azure. However, we seek improved visibility and metrics. It's cost-effective, offering a manageable alternative to other solutions we've considered. |
| Head of Cloud Engineering at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees | 4.5 | I use Azure DDoS Protection for public endpoints. It performs well, is stable, scalable, and very easy to deploy. My main suggestion is improved reporting. Overall, I rate it 9/10. |
| Analyst - Security Officer at a non-tech company with 201-500 employees | 3.5 | We use this stable solution to protect our exposed infrastructure from DDoS attacks. Its deep integration with Microsoft products and excellent support are valuable, though constant GUI changes make managing features difficult. |
