How does Akamai's DDoS protection pricing compare to other major providers like Cloudflare or AWS Shield?

Akamai generally positions itself as a premium provider, and its pricing often reflects that. Compared to Cloudflare, Akamai tends to be more expensive for basic DDoS protection, but offers more sophisticated and customizable solutions. AWS Shield Advanced is also in a similar price range to Akamai, but the cost structure differs – AWS Shield is tied to AWS usage and resources. A direct comparison requires a detailed assessment of specific needs and traffic profiles.