Azure DDoS Protection vs. DataDome

Azure DDoS Protection service is integrated with Virtual Networks and provides protection for Azure applications from the impacts of DDoS attacks. It enables additional application specific tuning, alerting and telemetry features beyond the basic DDoS Protection which is included automatically in the Azure platform.

DataDome delivers real-time bot and agent trust management, providing complete visibility and control over all traffic—whether human, bot, or AI. Named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™ for Bot And Agent Trust Management Q2 2026, DataDome is trusted by enterprises like Etsy, PayPal, and Soundcloud. Acting as a traffic-control plane, DataDome's multi-layered AI engine leverages thousands of models and 5 trillion signals daily to analyze intent and stop fraud in under 2 milliseconds, allowing legitimate users to pass through seamlessly across websites, apps, APIs, and MCPs.