Allot DDoS Secure vs Arbor DDoS comparison

Allot and NETSCOUT are both solutions in the Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Protection category. Allot is ranked #34, while NETSCOUT is ranked #2 with an average rating of 9.1. Allot holds a 0.6% mindshare in DDOS, compared to NETSCOUT’s 7.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Allot users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of NETSCOUT users who would recommend it.

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Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Protection category, the mindshare of Cloudflare is 14.0%, down from 19.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Allot DDoS Secure is 0.6%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Arbor DDoS is 7.2%, down from 13.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Protection Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Arbor DDoS	7.2%
Cloudflare	14.0%
Allot DDoS Secure	0.6%
Other	78.2%

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Featured Reviews

M.A. Faisal

General Manager at bKash Limited

Advanced protection has secured critical web workloads and provides clear traffic visibility

From a security perspective, there remains a security loophole, as some browsers in the market can bypass the Turnstile solution, which requires approximately 40 seconds to do so. From a performance perspective, this is acceptable. We also tried Google reCAPTCHA, and that can also be bypassed. From a security perspective, I would say neither solution is completely secured. Regarding uptime, we have faced a couple of incidents due to Cloudflare in recent years, so I cannot say we receive 100% uptime for our region. We sometimes face challenges, including downtime and other issues. As a result, we are not receiving 100% uptime from Cloudflare's solution. Since most of our customers are in this region, we need alternatives. We need something more competitive than Cloudflare. Unfortunately, in Bangladesh, Cloudflare has three points of presence already, and we cannot find any other solution provider in Bangladesh as an alternative, which presents another challenge. Competitor solutions have more attack signatures, which ensure better security compared to Cloudflare's predefined configurations. Customers do not have options to modify any configuration parameters in Cloudflare, whereas other competitor solutions, such as F5 Distributed Cloud, allow customers to tune configurations according to their requirements. Cloudflare could improve in this area. Additionally, regarding visibility, Cloudflare has static visibility, but they could adopt dynamic graph features for their customers.

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reviewer1767993

Senior Network and Security Consultant | Specialized Services at a computer software company with 51-200 employees

Protects critical infrastructure from alerts but GUI needs improvement

If we consider a default setup without customization, I would rate it a ten out of ten. However, the initial setup can be time-consuming for specific requirements needing customization, possibly requiring extensive fine-tuning. With the detailed and specific features we require, along with the need for tuning and customization, the process can indeed take several weeks. Allot DDoS Secure's case of integration with existing infrastructure is not too hard.

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Sanjin Zuhric

Team Lead Network Engineer at Artco Group d.o.o Sarajevo

Reliable protection ensures robust network defense and simplifies DDoS management

I am not sure if we plan to use additional features because we have many vendors and platforms that we support. We use the main function and that is it. The prices for Arbor DDoS are expensive. The licensing is subscription-based. From our sales department, they discuss that prices are very high. A potential improvement could be establishing a contract with Cisco to sell via their channel. This could be beneficial because we work extensively with Cisco. If you are a Cisco partner, you can sell Arbor DDoS. That would be good for customers that are Cisco-based because many customers in Bosnia are Cisco-based customers. BH Telecom, our main customer, sells Arbor DDoS to other customers for protection. They buy Arbor and sell the product services to others via Internet links. They sell add-on DDoS protection via Arbor DDoS. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, Arbor DDoS is not present in many customers. Some customers try to sell it, but they sell other vendors such as F5. Arbor DDoS is mainly seen in telecom operators but not much in other customers.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"It is a fast and secure DNS."

"Cloudflare is a security SaaS provider that provides security and protects us from any application layer attack."

"New and innovative way to protect the client's data."

"The features of Cloudflare were found to be more beneficial and led to the decision to utilize it over other options."

"There is no service as mature as Cloudflare that is also as easy to use, reliable, and hosted from excellent infrastructure."

"It is a fast and secure DNS."

"The solution is stable, and the DNS servers are simple to use."

"I have not had a DDOS attack since, or at least not become unavailable due to DDOS which means my ROI is pretty good."

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"The product has good architecture, concepts, and diagrams to protect end customers. Machine learning, artificial intelligence, and pattern creation are its most valuable features. The tool's alerting systems protect critical infrastructure."

"Companies that live from their presence on the internet will get a very high return on investment from Arbor."

"Reporting is quite good. There are several pages of reporting on DDoS attacks, and you can find all the details that you need."

"When there was an attack, the attack was contained only on the IPs under attack, the rest of the network was not impacted, and that is the most important part."

"The ability to correlate Arbor managed objects with internet services deployed accurately profiles traffic and makes coordinating appropriate mitigation response simple."

"It improves our organization by preventing attacks and improving the availability of the network on services, which provides a better service to customers."

"It is user-friendly and has a very easy GUI."

"The analytics part of Arbor DDoS is great, and we are satisfied with the reporting and analytics part, especially the new version."

"There are a number of valuable features in this product, like Cloud Signaling and Threat Intelligence feeds."

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Cons

"We have noticed multiple instances where Cloudflare falsely indicates that our servers are down, even when there is no actual load on them. This makes it challenging for us to identify the exact issue."

"It would be good if Cloudflare could have more servers for better traffic routing or an increase in the traffic routed."

"With CDN loads, sometimes we get an error that the host server is unavailable when the connection between CloudFlare and the server timed out."

"The solution could work at being less expensive. It costs a lot to use it."

"There are some issues with the CDN services."

"If they improve on the placement of their data centers, it would be better."

"I think the APIs are a little bit hard for us to work with. The APIs could be more open so that we could integrate better with our SolarWinds or our monitoring solution."

"It looks like they don't support as many TLDs as other registrars, but since they are very new as a registrar, I expect this may improve soon."

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"The tool's GUI and Java-based management platform needs improvement."

"Auto mitigation is a feature provided when DDoS is observed on any of link/customer (configured under auto mitigation). It automatically starts mitigation with default filters; in default filter mode, there could be an impact on the customer’s link, e.g., if we have enabled monitoring of internal traffic for that link/customer, it starts mitigation on legitimate traffic."

"An improvement would be to provide information on how pricing is done on different customer levels (e.g. is it done per gig or bandwidth?)."

"The look and feel of the management console is a little old, excessively simple. If you compare it with other solutions, the look and feel of the console is like you're using technology from five or six years ago. It doesn't show all the technology that is actually behind it. It looks like an older solution, even though it is not."

"Because we had some routers that were somewhat old, they were not integrated with Arbor. They did not support the NetFlow version that Arbor was running. That was a challenge."

"Arbor Pravail APS devices do not sync features or config the backup enough. This needs to be improved."

"I think the diversity of protection is extremely limited. It must be expanded in future upgrades and versions."

"An issue which needs to be addressed concerns information I received of attacks on the radar and Arbor, allegedly, not taking any action."

"Support in Argentina is not so good. Although the team is good, they are not fast, and they lack the skills to manage dynamic attackers."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The cost primarily depends on the size of the organization."

"For Cloudflare, I recommend it heavily for small businesses with revenue under a couple of million dollars. Onboarding is easy, and they even have a free plan. This makes it simple for businesses in the $100,000-$500,000 range to try it out and see its value, allowing them to scale up their infrastructure as needed."

"That is one of the great features. I was able to access the majority of the features and services for free."

"A free version of the solution is available."

"We are using the free version."

"The product's pricing is minimal compared to other products."

"The tool is a premium product, so it is very expensive."

"The price is reasonable."

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"I rate Allot DDoS Secure's pricing a five out of ten."

"Our customers always complain about the price of the product."

"Arbor DDoS is quite expensive, but all these solutions are expensive because they deal with confidential information."

"We do not use the Arbor Cloud DDoS solution because it is too costly."

"The price of this solution is a little high in the African market, it should be lower."

"Because the solutions from competitors are very different, it's not easy to compare. However, the licensing from Arbor is clear and understandable and the pricing is reasonable when looking at the market, in general."

"I believe that the price of Arbor DDoS falls under the bracket of medium to high price."

"I don't know about the pricing details as our company's service provider offers us the solution as an inbuilt feature within the internet bandwidth they provide us."

"The solution's pricing is based on a licensing model that is expensive when compared to other tools."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

10%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

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Financial Services Firm

14%

Comms Service Provider

13%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	46
Midsize Enterprise	11
Large Enterprise	26

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Small Business	26
Midsize Enterprise	14
Large Enterprise	29

Questions from the Community

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I would say if it’s an ISP that will build a scrubbing center, Netscout/Arbor is a good solution. In all other soluti...

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Arbor would be the best bid, apart from Arbor, Palo Alto and Fortinet have good solutions. As this is an ISP, I would...

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Overview

Cloudflare enhances web performance and security with features like CDN caching and DDoS mitigation while providing easy DNS management and intuitive setup through its user-friendly dashboard.

Cloudflare is recognized for its comprehensive web security and performance solutions. Speed improvements are achieved through caching mechanisms and DDoS protection, combining ease of DNS management with flexible page rules. The robust analytics and threat insight tools provide valuable data, assisted by a user-friendly dashboard allowing quick setup and configuration. An API offers dynamic DNS settings ensuring low latency and high performance across the globe.

What are Cloudflare's key features?

CDN Caching: Enhances website speed through content delivery network caching.
Web Application Firewall: Protects websites from online threats.
DDoS Mitigation: Shields against distributed denial-of-service attacks.
DNS Management: Offers easy-to-use and flexible domain management.
SSL Certificates: Ensures secure connections between users and servers.
Analytics: Provides insights with robust analytics tools.

What benefits and ROI should users evaluate?

Enhanced Security: Strengthening web security with DDoS and firewall protection.
Speed Improvement: Faster content delivery with CDN caching.
Operational Simplicity: Simplifies website optimization through a user-friendly interface.
Scalable Solutions: Scales with global reach, lowering latency for improved performance.
Cost Efficiency: Offers layers of valuable functionality with pricing options.

Cloudflare finds utility across industries for DNS management and defense mechanisms. Its content delivery network assures fast content distribution and fortified security. Businesses integrate features like web application firewalls, load balancing, end-to-end SSL, and zero trust to protect websites from cyber threats while ensuring resilience and reliable performance.

Cloudflare

Allot DDoS Secure offers advanced protection against distributed denial-of-service threats, ensuring uninterrupted access and safeguarding digital assets. It integrates intelligent traffic management to mitigate risks efficiently.

Focused on providing resilience against DDoS attacks, Allot DDoS Secure combines real-time traffic monitoring and comprehensive mitigation strategies. With its adaptive threat detection capabilities, it effectively differentiates between legitimate traffic and potential threats, reducing false positives and ensuring the continuity of key services. Tailored for high-performance networks, it addresses the demands of modern digital infrastructures, enhancing operational security and reliability.

What are the key features of Allot DDoS Secure?

Adaptive Threat Detection: Identifies and neutralizes threats while maintaining service availability.
Traffic Visibility: Provides insights into traffic patterns for better network management.
Scalable Architecture: Supports networks of varying sizes with flexible deployment options.
Automated Mitigation: Responds rapidly to threats with minimal manual intervention.

What benefits should users seek in reviews?

Reduced Downtime: Minimizes service interruptions caused by DDoS attacks.
Cost Efficiency: Lowers operational costs by reducing manual threat management efforts.
Enhanced Security: Provides robust network protection ensuring business continuity.
Improved User Experience: Ensures consistent service delivery, leading to higher user satisfaction.

Industries such as finance, telecommunications, and online retail benefit significantly from implementing Allot DDoS Secure, as it addresses high-volume traffic management and secures sensitive transactions, ensuring compliance and trust in their digital operations.

Allot

Arbor DDoS offers a comprehensive defense system against DDoS attacks, integrating a user-friendly GUI and advanced threat mitigation technologies for enhanced network protection.

Arbor DDoS is recognized for its ability to manage high-volume DDoS attacks efficiently, providing extensive protection through real-time traffic analysis and automated threat detection. It utilizes advanced techniques such as blackhole and BGP Flowspec for effective threat management. Arbor's cloud signaling allows users to handle and mitigate volumetric attacks while maintaining service availability. Though it provides robust security features, users note potential improvements in auto-mitigation, scalability, and AI integration. Challenges like an outdated graphical interface, hardware stability, and false positives need addressing to further enhance its usability and integration with third-party systems.

What are the key features of Arbor DDoS?

User-Friendly GUI: Provides an intuitive interface for ease of use.
Effective Mitigation: Combats high-volume DDoS attacks effectively.
Predefined Filters: Simplifies threat management with pre-configured settings.
Real-Time Traffic Analysis: Offers insights into traffic patterns and potential threats.
Automated Threat Detection: Identifies and mitigates threats without manual intervention.
Able to Handle High-Volume Attacks: Ensures extensive protection even under large-scale attacks.
Packet Capture and Integration: Facilitates comprehensive security analysis.
Cloud Signaling: Enhances attack traffic management through hybrid deployments.

What benefits should users expect from Arbor DDoS?

Enhanced Protection: Safeguards networks from diverse DDoS threats.
Improved Service Availability: Maintains business operations without disruptions.
Timely Reporting: Delivers detailed attack reports for proactive prevention.
AI Capabilities: Leverages AI for smarter threat mitigation strategies.
Comprehensive Security: Combines on-premise and cloud deployments for optimal defense.

Internet service providers and telecom companies commonly adopt Arbor DDoS to protect their networks and infrastructure from DDoS attacks. It is also implemented in financial and government sectors to ensure web application security and maintain high availability. Arbor DDoS supports a hybrid approach, utilizing both on-premise and cloud solutions to manage traffic efficiently and sustain service quality during attacks.

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