Akamai is a leading CDN provider offering global edge delivery, security, and performance optimization. Below is a curated list of 20 alternative CDN platforms that deliver comparable global reach, low latency, and advanced features for web, video, and API acceleration.
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Global CDN with built‑in DDoS protection, WAF, and serverless edge computing (Workers).
AWS‑integrated CDN offering seamless delivery of static, dynamic, and streaming content with Lambda@Edge for custom logic.
Real‑time CDN with instant purging, edge compute (VCL), and robust video streaming capabilities.
Azure‑based CDN (Verizon, Akamai, and Microsoft POPs) tightly integrated with Azure services and storage.
Google‑backed CDN leveraging the same edge network as Google Search, integrated with Cloud Load Balancing and Cloud Storage.
Formerly MaxCDN, offers edge caching, DDoS mitigation, and a developer‑friendly API.
Low‑cost, high‑performance CDN with a simple pricing model, video streaming, and edge rules.
Enterprise‑grade CDN focused on media delivery, gaming, and software distribution with advanced edge security.
Formerly Edgecast, provides high‑capacity delivery for media, software, and large‑scale web assets.
IBM’s CDN built on Akamai’s network, integrated with IBM Cloud Object Storage and security services.
Powered by Akamai, Rackspace offers CDN as a managed service with integrated support for OpenStack and Cloud Files.
China‑centric CDN with global POPs, strong integration with Alibaba Cloud services, and support for live streaming.
High‑performance CDN with 140+ PoPs, DDoS protection, and edge compute (G-Core Functions).
CDN combined with web application firewall, DDoS protection, and bot mitigation.
Hybrid solution leveraging Verizon’s edge network for large‑scale media and software distribution.
Fastly’s Edge Cloud platform adds compute, storage, and security to the CDN layer.