DataDome
Bot detection and mitigation software
DDoS protection software
Fraud detection software
Web security software
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$3,830 per month
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- Media and communications
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What is DataDome
DataDome is a bot detection and mitigation platform that protects websites, mobile apps, and APIs from automated abuse such as credential stuffing, scraping, and account takeover attempts. It is typically used by security and fraud teams in e-commerce, media, travel, and other high-traffic digital businesses to reduce malicious automation while allowing legitimate users through. The product focuses on real-time detection and response using behavioral signals and device/network intelligence, with deployment options that commonly include CDN/WAF and reverse-proxy integrations as well as API-based enforcement. It also provides monitoring and investigation workflows to support security operations and fraud analysis.
Real-time bot decisioning
DataDome is designed to make allow/block/challenge decisions in real time, which is important for stopping high-volume automated attacks before they reach application logic. It supports use cases such as credential stuffing and scraping where latency and throughput constraints are material. This aligns well with environments that need continuous protection rather than periodic analysis. The platform’s focus on automation abuse makes it a strong fit when bot traffic is the primary driver of security and fraud losses.
Coverage for web, API, mobile
The product targets multiple entry points—web, API, and mobile—so teams can apply consistent bot controls across channels. This helps organizations that see attackers shift between browser automation, direct API calls, and mobile app abuse. Centralized visibility can reduce gaps created by point solutions deployed per channel. It is particularly relevant for businesses with public APIs and mobile-first customer journeys.
Integration-friendly deployment options
DataDome commonly integrates with existing edge and application security stacks through connectors and APIs, enabling enforcement without rebuilding the application. This can shorten time-to-deploy compared with approaches that require deeper code changes. It also supports operational workflows (alerting, reporting, investigation) that security teams use to validate outcomes and tune policies. These characteristics are useful in organizations that already run layered web security controls and need specialized bot mitigation.
Not a full DDoS stack
While bot mitigation can reduce certain volumetric and application-layer floods, DataDome is not positioned as a complete DDoS scrubbing and network-layer protection service on its own. Organizations facing large-scale L3/L4 attacks typically still require dedicated DDoS infrastructure or an edge provider for full coverage. Buyers should validate which attack types are handled directly by DataDome versus by upstream controls. This can add architectural complexity in high-risk environments.
Tuning needed for edge cases
Bot mitigation often requires policy tuning to avoid false positives for legitimate automation (partners, accessibility tools, QA/testing, and power users). DataDome deployments may need allowlisting, rule adjustments, and ongoing monitoring to maintain user experience while blocking abuse. This operational overhead can be higher in businesses with many legitimate bots or diverse traffic sources. Teams should plan for an initial learning period and continuous optimization.
Cost scales with traffic
Pricing for bot protection commonly scales with request volume and protected properties, which can become significant for very high-traffic sites and APIs. As coverage expands across multiple domains, apps, and regions, total cost of ownership may increase. This can require careful scoping of what endpoints need enforcement versus monitoring. Procurement teams often need to model growth and peak-event traffic to avoid surprises.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Essentials | $3,830 per month | Websites & web APIs protected; AI-powered bot & fraud protection; General endpoint AI detection model; 99.9% availability; Pre-built integrations; <100M requests/month (RPS tiers apply); 7 days historical data retention; Email support during business hours. |
| Advanced | $8,670 per month | Essentials plus: Mobile apps/APIs & M2M APIs protected; Endpoint-specific AI detection models; <200M requests/month; 15 days historical data retention; Named team; Email & phone support during business hours. |
| Premium | $10,160 per month | Advanced plus: Named support/AM teams; 24/7 support with dedicated Slack channel; SLAs; Monthly protection assessments; Business reviews (1/quarter); Multiple workspaces; Audit trails; SSO; <300M requests/month; 30 days historical data retention; 2 workspaces included. |
| Enterprise | Starting at $13,270 per month | Premium plus: Customizable AI detection models; Access to Premium SOC services; Business reviews (1/month); Threat Intelligence briefings (1/yr); Product briefings (2/yr); Long-term trend reporting; Advanced rate limiting; >300M requests/month; 30 days historical data retention; Contact sales / Get a demo. |
Notes: In addition to the Bot Protect tiered plans above, DataDome lists separate product modules (Account Protect, DDoS Protect, Page Protect, Ad Protect) that use usage-based or custom pricing: pricing by event volume/month (Account Protect), pricing by request volume (RPS) by month (DDoS Protect), pricing by domain/URLs per year (Page Protect), and pricing by request volume per month (Ad Protect). The official pricing page also offers a free vulnerability scan ("Test your site") and a "Get a demo" CTA; commercial plans are sold by subscription and include usage/RPS tiers and overage considerations as indicated on the official pricing page.
Seller details
DataDome
Paris, France
2015
Private
https://datadome.co/
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