Akamai API Security vs DataDome API Protection

Akamai API Security

5.4 #21 in API Security Software

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DataDome API Protection

6.8 #4 in Web Application Firewall Software

About DataDome API Protection
Akamai API SecurityDataDome API Protection
Free planNoNo
Free trialNoNo
Paid from—$3,830/mo
Open sourceNoNo
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
API discoveryYes—
Runtime protectionYesYes
API posture managementYes—
Sensitive data detectionYes—
Specification governanceYes—
Deployment modelhybridcloud
Free plan—No
Paid from—3,830 /mo

Both are listed in Best API Security Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, DataDome API Protection scores higher on our published basis.