- 24/7 phone and live chat support
- Postman, Azure Active Directory, New Relic, Terraform and Data Stream integrations
- Real-time performance reporting
One of the oldest companies in the industry, Akamai Technologies, Inc., is a global CDN specializing in cybersecurity. Its features include:
A broad network of over 275,000 servers
Cloud security against DDoS attacks and web exploits
Third-party DRM
Content delivery optimization across the web and mobile devices
Akamai’s Intelligent Edge platform caters to tech-savvy customers who need robust options to customize the end user experience. The CDN supports various media delivery solutions for businesses serving digital downloads, news, videos, games and social media. It also has options to manage and scale delivery of streamed content.
Akamai offers free trials for all of its products. However, pricing must be obtained by contacting the company’s sales team for a direct quote.
Pros & Cons
Akamai boasts a broad, reliable network of servers to guarantee 100% uptime, and the company remains at the leading edge of internet security, offering web application firewall, DDoS and API protection. The range of customization options can be excessive for some websites.
Pros
- 100% uptime guarantee
- Robust security features
What Customers Are Saying
Akamai has earned praise from customers for its continued innovation. “Akamai has been a trusted and strategic partner for our CDN needs for a long time,” one user commented. “Its services help us reach a large global audience on a daily basis and scales appropriately when breaking news happens. Akamai’s support team remains responsive and helps tailor new solutions to enhances our core product offerings.”
Summary
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Starting Price
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100% Uptime Guarantee
yes
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Free SSL
yes
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Image Optimization
yes
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Web Application Firewall
yes
Features
- 24/7 phone and live chat support
- Postman, Azure Active Directory, New Relic, Terraform and Data Stream integrations
- Real-time performance reporting
Alibaba Cloud Content Delivery Service
- Online portal and phone support
- Object Storage Service, Elastic Compute Service and Apsara Video Live integrations
A cloud computing subsidiary of the well-known Alibaba (or Aliyun), Alibaba Cloud offers a range of services to online businesses, including a CDN. Its features include:
Over 2,800 nodes across six continents and 120 Tbps of bandwidth
Web page optimization
Comprehensive analytics and user profiling
Authentication keys and IP blacklist capability
Alibaba Cloud CDN has a quick response time of milliseconds to accelerate content delivery to end users, and it is interoperable with other services in the Alibaba Cloud suite. Since most nodes are located in mainland China, the CDN is best suited to businesses with a sizable user base in Asia.
Alibaba Cloud offers two basic payment plans: Pay-By-Bandwidth and Pay-By-Traffic, each with four tiers based on bandwidth/traffic usage. On the Pay-By-Bandwidth plan, customers are charged a regional rate for their peak daily bandwidth (measured 288 times per day); on the Pay-By-Traffic plan, they’re charged for the actual traffic received (calculated on an hourly basis).
For assistance computing exact costs for a specific business, one-on-one presale consultations are available. The company also offers a free trial.
Pros & Cons
Alibaba Cloud has extremely flexible pricing options, with billing based on traffic or bandwidth. Moreover, using real-time statistics, customers can see the activity on their sites and adjust their payment plans as necessary. The node locations may not be ideal for some since they are concentrated mostly in mainland China, and the company limits free support tickets to six per quarter.
Pros
- Pay-as-you-go billing options
- Real-time analytics
- Free SSL
Cons
- Geographically restricted nodes
- Limit on free support tickets
What Customers Are Saying
Alibaba Cloud CDN has received positive reviews for its performance enhancements at a reasonable price. According to one user, “Alibaba seems to have done a good job developing a CDN for a good price point. I’m using the free trial now…so far it has given us some big improvements on load time of our websites.”
Summary
Alibaba Cloud Content Delivery Service
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Starting Price
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100% Uptime Guarantee
yes
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Free SSL
yes
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Image Optimization
yes
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Web Application Firewall
yes
Features
- Online portal and phone support
- Object Storage Service, Elastic Compute Service and Apsara Video Live integrations
- Support via phone, email and online community forum
- W3 Total Cache plugin integration
- Cache statistics, popular objects reporting, usage charts and more
Offered by Amazon’s Web Services division, Amazon CloudFront is a CDN for static and dynamic web content. Features include:
A global network of over 220 PoPs across 44 countries
Cache retention for large libraries and media assets
SSL/TLS encryptions and HTTPS
Access control via Signed URLs and Signed Cookies
Compliance with data management standards for sensitive data
CloudFront can securely deliver many types of content, such as data, videos, applications and APIs. It integrates with the broader set of AWS offerings, including AWS Shield for DDoS protection, Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service) and Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud). Developers can also employ
[email protected], a feature that allows them to run custom code to modify the user experience.
Amazon CloudFront has a free usage tier, which gives customers 50GB of outbound data transfer and two million HTTP or HTTPS requests each month for a one-year period. General pricing is based on usage across five categories: data transfer out, HTTP/HTTPS requests, invalidation requests, field level encryption requests and real-time log requests. In addition, the company applies discounts for customers who can commit to certain traffic minimums.
Pros & Cons
Amazon CloudFront customers benefit from strong built-in security features like web application firewall and encryption protocols, and they can take advantage of many AWS integrations. The CDN has flexible, on-demand pricing plans. However, AWS phone and email support are not included; only the community forum for technical assistance is free.
Pros
- Strong security
- Flexible pricing
- AWS interoperability
What Customers Are Saying
Amazon CloudFront’s compatibility with the AWS suite is highly appreciated, with one user commenting, “If you’ve already got plenty of AWS services, CloudFront is an obvious choice. It integrates seamlessly with other AWS infrastructure, and can be managed via CloudFormation as part of your wider Infrastructure as Code.”
Summary
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Starting Price
- On-demand pricing per gigabyte
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100% Uptime Guarantee
yes
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Free SSL
yes
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Image Optimization
yes
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Web Application Firewall
yes
Features
- Support via phone, email and online community forum
- W3 Total Cache plugin integration
- Cache statistics, popular objects reporting, usage charts and more
- Support via email, phone and online portal
- Oracle Cloud and Check Point integrations
- Real-time cache and traffic reports
Aryaka’s SmartCDN uses a private network to power dynamic web content for users around the world. Its features include:
Proprietary TCP Optimization to maximize bandwidth use
MyAryaka Cloud Portal to monitor application and network performance
Video, voice chat and RDP-ready for remote work productivity
Compatibility with other Aryaka managed services
Dynamic rule engine for geo-targeting, device detection, multi-site hosting and personalized content delivery
SmartCDN supports dynamic content delivery for both HTTP(S) and non-HTTP(S) applications as well as mobile applications. Using API tools, it purges stale content and provides up-to-date content caches to end users. Each customer’s cache is managed separately.
Aryaka offers a live demo. For specific pricing details, new customers must request a quote.
Pros & Cons
Aryaka’s SmartCDN boasts a quick, easy deployment that can be done in hours by changing a CNAME record, and content availability is ensured by a 100% uptime guarantee. On the other hand, image optimization is not available.
Pros
- Quick deployment
- 100% uptime guarantee
What Customers Are Saying
While there isn’t much discussion about SmartCDN in particular, customers report positive experiences with Aryaka’s managed services as a whole, including the support team, “Seeing an alert before I go to bed at night and knowing that Aryaka is already diving into it, so that when I wake up, I know the connection is back up because Aryaka has already solved it has been invaluable.”
Summary
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Starting Price
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100% Uptime Guarantee
yes
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Free SSL
no
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Image Optimization
no
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Web Application Firewall
yes
Features
- Support via email, phone and online portal
- Oracle Cloud and Check Point integrations
- Real-time cache and traffic reports
- Live chat and 24/7 email support
- Real-time server analytics
CacheFly is a Chicago-based CDN focused on delivering the highest speed and performance in the industry. Its features include:
More than 50 PoPs
Multi-CDN integration
Low latency video streaming
Smart image optimization
Storage Optimization System
CacheFly offers a range of content delivery solutions, including options for podcasts, gaming, live streaming and mobile apps. The company gives customers a high degree of control over their caches and content delivery. They can build a private CDN or route traffic through multiple providers to balance the load.
There are three pricing plans: Core, Global and Elite Managed. Custom quotes and optional add-on packages are also available. CacheFly provides a presale consultation as well as free trial for new customers.
Pros & Cons
CacheFly gives its customers complete control over most of their service options, making it suitable for businesses that want to adapt as they scale and expand into different markets. The high cache hit ratio ensures most server requests are received so content can be delivered smoothly. Given their value, CacheFly’s pricing plans are relatively expensive, even at the basic level.
Pros
- Highly customizable
- Availability
What Customers Are Saying
CacheFly’s reliability and high performance are its most notable features, according to one user, who says “Thanks to the reliability of the CacheFly CDN, it’s one thing off our minds when we need to run a big campaign. Blazingly fast, available everywhere. The CacheFly team members we’ve spoken to over the years have also all been helpful and friendly!”
Summary
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Starting Price
- Core starting at $595/mo
- Gloal starting at $1,995/mo
- Elite starting at $2,995/mo
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100% Uptime Guarantee
yes
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Free SSL
yes
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Image Optimization
no
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Web Application Firewall
yes
Features
- Live chat and 24/7 email support
- Real-time server analytics
- Support by phone, email and online portal
- Bandwidth statistics report
Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, CDNetworks offers a self-service CDN, CDN360 and selection of related services. Features include:
Global server groups, including PoPs in Russia and China
Load-balancing according to real-time system loads
API for integration with development processes
Web application firewall and DDoS attack mitigation
CDN360 caters to developers and engineering teams, allowing precise control over content delivery and costs at scale. They also have access to raw data about their audience’s devices, location and browsing activity.
Instead of the common regional pricing model, CD360 charges based on PoPs in server groups, with each of the four groups having a different bandwidth cost. CDNetworks gives prospective customers $50 worth of free traffic to put the service to the test.
Pros & Cons
CDN360’s server groups can save money on content delivery to diverse geographical areas, and the self-service interface gives technical users granular control over deployment, analytics and other configuration options. Unfortunately, free SSL encryption is not included.
Pros
- Cost-effective
- Granular scalability
What Customers Are Saying
Customers report positive experiences with global connectivity, particularly in Asia. “[CDN360] is a nice CDN to use when delivering content to Asia mainly because it’s aimed for that market,” one user remarks. “It’s fast and stable.”
Summary
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Starting Price
- Standard: $0.057 /per GB,
- Premium: $0.112 /per GB,
- Premium + : $0.197 /per GB,
- Ultra: $0.279 /per GB,
- HTTPS additional charge: $0.99 per million requests. Free traffic usage for up to $50, test CDN360 with no commitment and no credit card.
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100% Uptime Guarantee
yes
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Free SSL
no
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Image Optimization
yes
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Web Application Firewall
yes
Features
- Support by phone, email and online portal
- Bandwidth statistics report
- Email and 24/7 chat support
- WordPress integration
- Real-time cache, traffic, bot and network threat analytics
Cloudflare, Inc., is a San-Francisco-based CDN provider and is used by Zendesk, Reddit, OKCupid, MIT and other notable brands. Cloudflare CDN features include:
Global network spanning over 200 cities in more than 100 countries
Intelligent traffic routing to reduce latency
Customizable cache expiration periods
Concurrent Streaming Acceleration
China support
Cloudflare CDN supports static and dynamic content delivery. The company’s API-first approach gives customers refined control over content caching and purging, allowing them to define rules, automate workflows and integrate the CDN into existing development projects.
Cloudflare offers three main pricing plans: Free, Pro ($20 per month) and Business ($200 per month). Enterprise-level clients must request a quote for specific pricing information.
Pros & Cons
With its API-based control, Cloudflare CDN can adapt to the needs of individuals, businesses and large organizations alike. Every plan — free included — offers DDoS attack protection as well as optional free and paid add-ons to boost functionality. There is no bundled cloud storage like many CDNs, however.
Pros
- Highly customizable
- DDoS attack mitigation on all plans
What Customers Are Saying
Cloudflare CDN users express satisfaction with the value offered. “Unbeatable value on their free plan,” one user says. “I have multiple domains on Cloudflare’s CDN and it works like a charm. Incredibly robust toolbox of tools to help protect your website.”
Summary
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Starting Price
- Free,
- Pro - $20/mo,
- Business - $200/mo,
- Enterprise - Ask for Quote
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100% Uptime Guarantee
yes
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Free SSL
yes
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Image Optimization
yes
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Web Application Firewall
yes
Features
- Email and 24/7 chat support
- WordPress integration
- Real-time cache, traffic, bot and network threat analytics
G-Core Labs content delivery network
- Email, chat, phone and knowledge base support
- Real-time cache, traffic and performance reporting
G-Core Labs provides a CDN and other cloud computing solutions to media and entertainment companies. Features include:
Over 65 PoPs across five continents
More than 400 cache servers
Over 10 Tbps network capacity
Average response time of less than 50 ms
G-Core Labs’ CDN allows customers to store, deliver and safeguard content on a global scale. They can manage their accounts from an all-in-one control panel, and G-Core Labs takes custom requests for additional features. Prospective customers can also test the network’s connection for free on the company website.
G-Core Labs offers a 14-day free trial of all plans, with a 300GB data transfer limit. The pay-as-you-go plan includes 100GB free and costs €0.06 per GB. In addition to the monthly subscription fee, paid plans require a minimum commitment of 1,000GB (START 1TB plan), 5,000GB (PRO 5TB plan) or 10,000GB (PRO 10TB plan). Enterprise options with no traffic limitations are available, but customers must request a quote for pricing details.
Pros & Cons
G-Core Labs has a secure network and uses a web application firewall to filter out fake or threatening traffic. Moreover, customers are welcome to try its CDN and other services free of charge for 14 days. 24/7 email, chat and phone support is for PRO plans only, however, and there’s no uptime guarantee or reimbursement.
Pros
- Free trial
- Web application firewall
Cons
- 24/7 support for PRO plans only
- No uptime guarantee
What Customers Are Saying
G-Core Labs’ network performance impressed several customers, such as this user: “G-Core [CDN] provides high quality HD and 4K video rendering at an excellent speed. Round trip time can be observed in milliseconds between the request and response.”
Summary
G-Core Labs content delivery network
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Starting Price
- Pay as you go: €0.06/GB, Start 1TB: €25/mo., Pro 5TB: €100/mo
- Pro 10TB €150/mo.
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100% Uptime Guarantee
no
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Free SSL
yes
-
Image Optimization
yes
-
Web Application Firewall
yes
Features
- Email, chat, phone and knowledge base support
- Real-time cache, traffic and performance reporting
- Phone, live chat and email support
- CMS integration
- PCI compliance report
Imperva provides a global secured CDN as part of its cloud application security portfolio used by companies across healthcare, gaming, entertainment, and technology. Its features include:
- A global network of 47 points of presence (PoP) for optimal latency and connectivity
- A comprehensive security portfolio covering WAF, DDoS protection, bot management, and API security delivered from each PoP
- Edge programmability functions for application delivery control and cache management
- Advanced UI analytics and API automation
- Imperva provides advanced caching, routing, and content optimization techniques for delivering website, web application, and API contents
- Dynamic content acceleration and caching, global load balancing, and failover are built natively into a comprehensive web application and API protection (WAAP) platform for fast and secure application delivery
The CDN allows end-to-end support for HTTP/2, gRPC, and IPv6 protocols and provides a unified management console for delivery and security, including 2-factor authentication and SSO support.
Imperva provides an online free trial of its CDN and Cloud security services. The CDN product is included within all Imperva enterprise plans. Pricing quotes are available via the company’s sales teams and partners.
Pros & Cons
Unlike other CDN companies, Imperva provides a guaranteed service-level agreement (SLA) for several parameters, including service uptime, DDoS mitigation time and support response time. Note that storage is not included in its pricing plans.
Pros
- Robust security
- High programmability
What Customers Are Saying
Imperva has earned praise for its simple implementation, with one user commenting, “What I like best is, primarily, the ease of implementation. It took no time at all to get up and running vs. the days or weeks from the competitor we switched from.” Another described it as “fast and very good in support under attacks.”
Summary
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Starting Price
- Free - $0,
- Pro - $59 per month,
- Business - $299 per month,
- Enterprise - Call for quote
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100% Uptime Guarantee
yes
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Free SSL
yes
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Image Optimization
yes
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Web Application Firewall
yes
Features
- Phone, live chat and email support
- CMS integration
- PCI compliance report
- Support via account portal
- CMS integrations
- Real-time traffic and cache statistics
KeyCDN is a Switzerland-based CDN provider that strives for high performance while maintaining ease of use. Features include:
Instant content purging
Zone management
HTTP/2 and IPv6 support
GZip compression
KeyCDN allows customers to add a domain to use with their network, including optional advanced customizations or a custom subdomain if desired. The CDN can then be integrated with a range of CMS services, frameworks or applications.
Monthly subscription pricing is regional. In North America and Europe, it starts at $0.04 per GB for the first 10TB of outbound data. Per GB rates decrease with higher usage, down to $0.01 per GB for over 100TB. There is a $4 per month usage minimum.
KeyCDN provides an online tool to calculate a price estimate, and the company also offers a 14-day free trial.
Pros & Cons
Unlike many other CDNs, KeyCDN grants access to all features, including image optimization, regardless of the customer’s plan type, which makes it an affordable option when combined with the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Unfortunately, there is no uptime or availability guarantee.
Pros
- All-inclusive plans
- Cost-effective
- Image optimization
What Customers Are Saying
Many users report satisfaction with KeyCDN’s ease of use. According to one user, KeyCDN is “super easy to use and a lot of resources are available in their knowledgebase.” Another echoed that sentiment, saying, “Easy to setup and integrate with my framework and caching tools. Great how you can add free SSLs to your custom CDN subdomains.”
Summary
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Starting Price
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100% Uptime Guarantee
no
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Free SSL
yes
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Image Optimization
yes
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Web Application Firewall
yes
Features
- Support via account portal
- CMS integrations
- Real-time traffic and cache statistics
- 24/7 support via phone, email and live chat
- Real-time analytics
Leaseweb is a business technology-oriented company that offers a CDN, cloud hosting, dedicated servers and other internet services. Leaseweb CDN includes features such as:
Multi-CDN or private CDN option
Advanced self-service portal (Multi-CDN) or fully managed service (private CDN)
Enterprise-grade network security
The Multi-CDN is designed for businesses looking to expand their reach without sacrificing speed, uptime and reliability. The advanced self-service portal enables extensive customization. Network coverage spans more than 300 PoPs across the US, Europe, South America, the Middle East, Africa, India, China, Russia and Australia.
The private CDN is a fully managed solution and includes expert assistance. Customers can effectively deliver a variety of content, including video, live streaming and other media types. Hybrid-ready capability allows users to switch between the private and Multi-CDN from a single dashboard.
Leaseweb offers a monthly subscription plan with a €49 minimum as well as a 30-day free trial. Enterprise clients must request a quote.
Pros & Cons
Leaseweb boasts a highly configurable CDN with online security features fit for major businesses and organizations. Whether customers choose the Multi-CDN or private CDN option, they can switch between them with ease — and control all other areas of the CDN — via a unified dashboard. However, phone authentication is required for new accounts.
Pros
- Highly customizable
- Strong security
- Unified dashboard
What Customers Are Saying
While there aren’t many outspoken customers talking about Leaseweb’s CDN in particular, several customers signed up for other services note the company’s support times. “My experience with the Singapore team has been very good,” one user writes. “Kudos to the Singapore team for answering me even at 8pm. I will definitely be ordering more from you.”
Summary
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Starting Price
- €29 / $29 Per TB of Storage Capacity
- Data Retrieval or CDN delivery
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100% Uptime Guarantee
yes
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Free SSL
no
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Image Optimization
no
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Web Application Firewall
yes
Features
- 24/7 support via phone, email and live chat
- Real-time analytics
- Support over the phone and 24/7 via email
- Real-time reporting of traffic, end user activity, cache statistics and more
Based in Arizona, Limelight is a modest-sized CDN provider with offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Features include:
Approximately 123 PoPs across more than 45 metropolitan areas
HTTP/2 support
Content delivery to China
Real-time purging of stale content via SmartPurge
Limelight Control self-service portal for developers
Limelight offers services for static websites as well as video streaming, cloud storage and web acceleration tools. It can deliver various types of content, including mobile apps, music, software, games and APIs.
Pricing is available upon inquiry, and inbound customers can request a free trial as well.
Pros & Cons
Limelight maintains a secure global network, protecting against threats such as DDoS attacks. The company offers a free trial of its CDN and other services. Though performance and reliability are listed as top priorities, the company doesn’t issue an uptime or availability guarantee.
Pros
- DDoS attack mitigation
- Free trial
What Customers Are Saying
According to one user, Limelight’s benefits boil down to being simple, useful and presentable: “Look and feel, ease of function, search options (you can search for a customer’s information [in] a multitude of ways) and the site is easy to navigate.”
Summary
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Starting Price
-
100% Uptime Guarantee
no
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Free SSL
no
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Image Optimization
yes
-
Web Application Firewall
yes
Features
- Support over the phone and 24/7 via email
- Real-time reporting of traffic, end user activity, cache statistics and more
- Support via phone, email and online portal
- Akamai, Cyberduck, Jungle Disk and FireUploader integrations
Rackspace is a Texas-based cloud computing company specializing in web, SaaS, app and email hosting, but it also offers CDN services. Its features include:
Powered by Akamai’s network
Over 200 edge locations
Content management via control panel
Custom delivery rules
Rackspace CDN is capable of delivering images, video content, software downloads and other website assets. This includes static, dynamic, interactive and streamed content, with dedicated solutions for eCommerce, website content management and web applications.
Rackspace charges a region-specific monthly bandwidth fee that reduces in cost with higher bandwidth needs. The lowest cost starts at $0.10 per GB for the first 10TB in North America. Customers are also billed for HTTP/HTTPS requests (per 10,000 requests). The lowest cost starts at $0.0075 for HTTP and $0.01 for HTTPS.
CDN pricing is determined by the aggregate of bandwidth fees and request fees for the customer’s account. Rackspace offers a free trial of its CDN service.
Pros & Cons
Rackspace CDN offers free security features like SSL encryption, and it integrates with other Rackspace solutions as well as CDNs and CMS platforms. Though powered by Akamai’s extensive network, when it comes to data centers, Rackspace has among the fewest of all well-known CDN providers.
Pros
- Free SSL
- Many integrations
Cons
- Only 13 data centers worldwide
What Customers Are Saying
One satisfied user calls Rackspace CDN a “fast and reliable CDN,” adding, “It was very easy to set up, had no issues when using it. Great support, they’re always there when you need it. The dashboard meets your needs, have everything you need in place. The logging is also really good.”
Summary
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Starting Price
-
100% Uptime Guarantee
yes
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Free SSL
yes
-
Image Optimization
yes
-
Web Application Firewall
yes
Features
- Support via phone, email and online portal
- Akamai, Cyberduck, Jungle Disk and FireUploader integrations
- Phone, live chat and ticket support
- W3 Total Cache plugin integration
- Real-time performance and cache analytics
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, StackPath is a CDN provider that mostly caters to North America and Europe. Features include:
45 edge locations with over 65 Tbps throughput
Intelligent caching and customizable cache rules
HTTP/2 and WebSocket support
80% cache hit ratio
StackPath also includes several developer-oriented features, such as APIs with full documentation, an easy-to-use control panel and comprehensive CLI tools. This enables developers to securely deploy their website, app, API or other content type whenever they choose.
CDN pricing starts at $10 per month for the individual service. The Edge Delivery bundles range from $20 to $2,000 per month. Additional CDN bandwidth costs $0.04 per GB (up to 100TB in a month) and $0.03 per GB (100TB to 1PB in a month). A free trial is available.
Pros & Cons
StackPath has built-in security features with DDoS protection, SSL encryption and native cloud firewall. These features and others are conveniently bundled together for a flat rate. Most edge locations are in western countries, primarily the United States and Europe.
Pros
- Free SSL
- DDoS attack mitigation
- Flat fee
Cons
- Few edge locations in eastern countries
What Customers Are Saying
StackPath’s performance has earned praise from some users, with one commenting, “We gained a good amount of speed by the images being hosted [on StackPath CDN]. It helps you out with Google and better results for site speed. For very large web sites this is a must.”
Summary
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Starting Price
-
100% Uptime Guarantee
yes
-
Free SSL
yes
-
Image Optimization
no
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Web Application Firewall
yes
Features
- Phone, live chat and ticket support
- W3 Total Cache plugin integration
- Real-time performance and cache analytics
- Account manager, phone, email and online portal support
- Azure Video Indexer, THEOplayer, IRIS.TV and 24i integrations
- Real-time performance analytics and log delivery
Although multinational telecommunications company Verizon is best known for its mobile phone products, it also offers a CDN service. Its features include:
Coverage across six continents and more than 5,000 delivery partners
Intelligent traffic routing and load balancing
Advanced caching and web acceleration
Microsoft Azure Blob Storage interoperability
The Verizon Media CDN enables customers to deliver high-quality content over a global network. The CDN employs Verizon’s advanced hardware and software architecture to ensure a high cache hit ratio, fast time-to-render rates and reduced load times.
Verizon offers a 30-day free trial of the CDN. For pricing information, new customers must contact a sales representative to request a quote.
Pros & Cons
The Verizon Media CDN takes advantage of the telecommunication giant’s extensive network and partnerships to deliver content even to remote/last mile service areas. Interoperability with Microsoft Azure Blob Storage ensures redundant, secure content that’s accessible from many locations. Free SSL encryption is not included, however.
Pros
- Extensive network
- Scalability
What Customers Are Saying
Customers report that Verizon’s CDN is just as reliable as its cellular network. “Very reliable and is the best current performer in CDN,” one user claims. “Especially valuable for international businesses.”
Summary
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Starting Price
-
100% Uptime Guarantee
no
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Free SSL
no
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Image Optimization
yes
-
Web Application Firewall
yes
Features
- Account manager, phone, email and online portal support
- Azure Video Indexer, THEOplayer, IRIS.TV and 24i integrations
- Real-time performance analytics and log delivery
