How is Flowtriq different from Link11?

Link11 is a cloud scrubbing service that requires BGP rerouting of your traffic through their network. Flowtriq is a per-server detection agent that runs on your infrastructure without any traffic rerouting. Flowtriq detects attacks in 1-2 seconds and orchestrates mitigation through local firewall rules, BGP FlowSpec, RTBH, and your choice of upstream scrubbing provider. Your traffic stays on its normal path unless you actively choose to divert it.

Can Flowtriq work alongside Link11?

Yes. You can run Link11 for cloud scrubbing and BGP-based mitigation while deploying Flowtriq agents on your servers for per-node detection. Flowtriq adds per-server baselines, below-threshold attack detection, server-side PCAP capture, and modern alert integrations that complement Link11 scrubbing.

Link11 Alternative

DDoS detection without BGP rerouting

Q: How much does Link11 cost compared to Flowtriq?

Link11 does not publish pricing publicly. Pricing is custom and depends on bandwidth, number of protected IPs, and service tier. Flowtriq costs $9.99/node/month with all features included, or $7.99/node/month with annual billing. All pricing is published on the Flowtriq website.

Link11 scrubs traffic by rerouting it through their European network via BGP. Flowtriq detects attacks on your servers without touching the traffic path, and lets you choose how and when to mitigate.

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No traffic rerouting Per-server detection $9.99/node/month Complements existing protection PCAP forensics

Side-by-side comparison

Link11 vs Flowtriq

A factual comparison between European cloud scrubbing and agent-based detection.

Capability	Flowtriq	Link11
Architecture
Approach	Per-server agent on your infrastructure	Cloud scrubbing via BGP rerouting
Traffic routing	No rerouting required for detection	Requires BGP rerouting through Link11
Setup time	5 minutes per server	BGP session setup + tuning required
Detection
Detection latency	1-2 seconds, per-node baselines	Cloud-based detection
Per-server baselines	Dynamic per-node baselines	Network-level detection
Server-side PCAP	Automatic PCAP on every attack	No server-side capture
Mitigation
Mitigation method	4-tier: local firewall > FlowSpec > RTBH > scrubbing	Cloud scrubbing + WAF
Scrubbing provider choice	Any provider (Cloudflare, OVH, Hetzner, etc.)	Link11 only
Pricing
Pricing transparency	Public: $9.99/node/month ($7.99 annual)	Custom quotes only
Free trial	14-day free trial, no credit card	No public trial

Who each tool serves

Different approaches to DDoS protection

Flowtriq works well for

Operators who want per-server detection without BGP rerouting, teams that need PCAP forensics and per-node baselines, multi-site infrastructure across multiple providers, anyone who wants to add detection depth to existing DDoS protection, and operators who want transparent per-node pricing.

Link11 works well for

European organizations that prefer a German-headquartered provider with EU data handling, operators who want fully managed cloud scrubbing with web application firewall features, and enterprises with the BGP infrastructure to support rerouting-based mitigation.

Use both together

Run Link11 for cloud scrubbing and BGP-based traffic diversion when volumetric attacks exceed your upstream capacity. Deploy Flowtriq agents on servers for per-node detection, below-threshold attack visibility, and PCAP forensics. Flowtriq detects. Link11 scrubs. Each tool does what it does best.

Flowtriq as Link11 alternative

If you need detection and mitigation orchestration without BGP rerouting, Flowtriq handles detection locally on each server and escalates mitigation through local firewall rules, FlowSpec, RTBH, and cloud scrubbing with the provider of your choice.

Common questions

Link11 alternatives: FAQ

What is Link11?

Link11 is a European cloud-based DDoS protection provider headquartered in Germany. They offer cloud scrubbing, web application protection, and DNS-level DDoS mitigation. Their service works by rerouting traffic through their scrubbing network via BGP.

Does Flowtriq require BGP rerouting?

No. Flowtriq agents run directly on your servers and detect attacks using kernel-level network statistics. No traffic rerouting is required for detection. For mitigation, Flowtriq can trigger local firewall rules, BGP FlowSpec, RTBH, or cloud scrubbing. You control which mitigation tiers are active and when they trigger.

How much does Link11 cost compared to Flowtriq?

Link11 does not publish pricing. Their plans are custom-quoted through an enterprise sales process. Flowtriq costs $9.99/node/month with all features included, or $7.99/node/month with annual billing. All pricing is on the website.

Can I use Flowtriq alongside Link11?

Yes. Flowtriq agents on your servers provide per-node detection, PCAP forensics, and below-threshold attack visibility. Link11 handles cloud scrubbing when volumetric attacks exceed your upstream capacity. The two work in complementary layers.

Is Link11 only for European companies?

Link11 is headquartered in Germany and has historically been strongest in the European market, though they operate globally. Flowtriq runs on any Linux server worldwide with no geographic restrictions. Both tools work globally, but their customer base concentrations differ.