Amazon CloudFront vs Fastly
On the evidence we track, Fastly leads this comparison with a composite score of 48/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.
What each one is
The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.
Amazon CloudFront
A content delivery network that uses over 750 globally dispersed edge locations to deliver web, video, and application content with reduced latency. Includes built-in security features such as encryption, access controls, and DDoS protection.
Fastly
LeaderFastly is an edge cloud platform that integrates content delivery with security and edge computing services, allowing businesses to manage application delivery and protection with real-time control. It is built for developers who require high performance, robust security, and the ability to execute custom code at the edge.
Pricing
List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.
Platform & deployment
Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.
Integrations
What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.
Amazon CloudFront
- AWS Media Service
- AWS Elemental
Fastly
LeaderNot documented yet.
Amazon CloudFront or Fastly: which one depends on you
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