Cloudflare API Shield vs DataDome API Protection
| Cloudflare API Shield | DataDome API Protection | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | $3,830/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Free plan | No | No |
| API discovery | Yes | — |
| Runtime protection | Yes | Yes |
| API posture management | Yes | — |
| Sensitive data detection | Yes | — |
| Specification governance | Yes | — |
| Deployment model | cloud | cloud |
| Paid from | — | 3,830 /mo |
Both are listed in Best API Security Software. On Specifiction, Cloudflare API Shield scores higher on our published basis.