Akamai CDN vs Gcore CDN

Akamai CDN9.3Visit Gcore CDN8.1Visit

Higher score Akamai CDN #2 in CDN Software 9.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Akamai

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Gcore CDN #11 in CDN Software 8.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Gcore CDN

• Akamai CDN fits best

  Enterprise CDN buyers prioritizing maturity

• Gcore CDN fits best

  Global content delivery with flexible free usage

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Side by side

Feature	Akamai CDN 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Gcore CDN 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.1
Ranking	#2 in CDN Software	#11 in CDN Software
Best for	Enterprise CDN buyers prioritizing maturity	Global content delivery with flexible free usage
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	€0.01/GB usage-based
Free plan	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	11 integrations	2 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Akamai CDN 2/4 · Gcore CDN 2/4
Web application firewall	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
DDoS protection	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Image optimization	✓	✓
Origin shield	✓	✓
Specs
Edge locations	Not checked yet	210 locations
Edge compute	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Delivers websites, applications, APIs, video, downloads, and digital content Combines optimization, origin shielding, edge computing, and performance logging Supports monitoring, reporting, testing, and API acceleration	Free PAYG plan includes 1 TB/month of traffic Image, video, origin shielding, and edge logic features DDoS protection, WAF, access policies, and detailed logs
Cons	CDN delivery pricing requires contact with sales No free plan is offered Its broad enterprise scope may exceed simpler CDN requirements	Enterprise pricing and traffic terms are custom Advanced capabilities may require CDN expertise No native desktop or mobile application is listed
Our verdict	Akamai CDN delivers websites, applications, APIs, video, downloads, and other digital content through a globally distributed edge network. It is designed for enterprise teams that need performance, scalability, reliability, security, and… Read the review →	Gcore CDN delivers websites, applications, software assets, large files, and video through a global edge network with 210+ points of presence. It is aimed at businesses serving latency-sensitive web, media, gaming, and software content… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Akamai CDN — where it wins

  • Delivers websites, applications, APIs, video, downloads, and digital content
  • Combines optimization, origin shielding, edge computing, and performance logging
  • Supports monitoring, reporting, testing, and API acceleration

  Where it doesn't

  • CDN delivery pricing requires contact with sales
  • No free plan is offered
  • Its broad enterprise scope may exceed simpler CDN requirements

• Gcore CDN — where it wins

  • Free PAYG plan includes 1 TB/month of traffic
  • Image, video, origin shielding, and edge logic features
  • DDoS protection, WAF, access policies, and detailed logs

  Where it doesn't

  • Enterprise pricing and traffic terms are custom
  • Advanced capabilities may require CDN expertise
  • No native desktop or mobile application is listed

• Akamai CDN9.3/10 · Pricing on request

  A mature enterprise CDN with broad delivery, optimization, logging, and edge-computing capabilities.

  Visit AkamaiFull verdict →
• Gcore CDN8.1/10 · Free plan

  A broad CDN offering free usage, media optimization, edge logic, and security controls.

  Visit Gcore CDNFull verdict →