AWS Shield does not offer a free trial or free plan. All plans are paid. Contact the AWS Shield team for a demo or visit their pricing page for current options.

What pricing models does AWS Shield offer?

AWS Shield offers subscription pricing. Plans start from $0//month. View all AWS Shield pricing plans →

What is the starting price of AWS Shield?

The starting price of AWS Shield is $0/month when Billed Monthly

Does AWS Shield have a free plan?

AWS Shield does not currently offer a free plan. All plans are paid. Visit the pricing page to see current options.

Does AWS Shield offer a discount for annual billing?

Annual billing discounts vary by plan. Visit AWS Shield's pricing page to compare monthly vs annual rates.

Can I cancel my AWS Shield subscription anytime?

Most SaaS products including AWS Shield allow you to cancel your subscription at any time. For monthly plans, cancellation typically takes effect at the end of the current billing cycle. For annual plans, refund policies vary — check AWS Shield's terms or contact their support team for details.

Does AWS Shield offer pricing for small businesses or startups?

AWS Shield offers tiered pricing plans designed for teams of different sizes. Small businesses can typically start with a lower-tier plan and upgrade as they scale. See all plans to find the best fit.

Help & Contact

AWS Shield Support Options

Customer Service24/7 support for Advanced tierAWS DDoS Response Team accessDocumentation and community forums

About the reviewer

Rajat Gupta

Rajat Gupta is the founder of Spotsaas. Over the past two years, he has reviewed 2,000+ tools across CRM, HR, AI, and finance — applying hands-on product research and a background in commerce and the CFA program to evaluate software through a business and ROI lens. His goal: help teams make software decisions they won't regret.

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