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DataDome
Real-time bot protection at the edge — quote-based, typical SMB starts ~$2,000/mo.
What it does well
- Integrates with major CDNs and cloud platforms, allowing deployment without code changes.
- Provides a real-time dashboard with detailed analytics on bot traffic and attack types.
- Machine learning model is updated across all customers, improving protection as new threats emerge.
Where it falls short
- Pricing is opaque and quote-based, with no public tiers or free plan available.
- The starting price of ~$2,000/month makes it inaccessible for small businesses or startups.
- As a cloud-only solution, it is not suitable for organizations requiring on-premise deployment.
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