Cloudflare Spectrum
LeaderAt Cloudflare, we have our eyes set on an ambitious goal — to help build a better Internet.
Est 2009|Valuation $115.5B|Raised $3B
At Cloudflare, we have our eyes set on an ambitious goal — to help build a better Internet.
Published Oct 15, 2026
Mindshare indicators from peer-review platforms show strong recognition of Cloudflare across DDoS and edge categories; these indicators are platform-defined and directional rather than definitive market-share measures.
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Because Spectrum enterprise pricing is often bespoke, the table uses starting price signals and vendor-published prices where available.
| Aspect | Cloudflare Spectrum | AWS Shield Advanced (with AWS edge stack) | Akamai Prolexic (portfolio) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Published for some protocols with vendor-published allowances and usage-based overages; broader TCP/UDP typically requires an enterprise quote | Vendor-published baseline price for Shield Advanced; total cost depends on associated AWS services and usage | Sales-led enterprise quotes; public pricing is limited |
| Best For | Teams needing L4 proxying and origin masking on Cloudflare’s edge, especially if already using Cloudflare | AWS-native organizations seeking integration with AWS controls and response teams | Very large enterprises requiring managed DDoS response and an extensive security ecosystem |
| Key Strength | Global anycast edge footprint and integration with Cloudflare platform; relatively straightforward onboarding for common use cases | Integration with AWS ecosystem and available DDoS Response Team access | Established managed DDoS capabilities and enterprise-focused services |
| Key Weakness | Reported support and pricing friction; protocol limitations; single-vendor dependency considerations | Cost complexity and service assembly requirements | Higher procurement complexity and potentially higher cost |