Head-to-head · Content Delivery Networks
Akamai CDN vs Wangsu CDN
Akamai CDN leads on 0 checks, Wangsu CDN on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAkamai CDN · 6.5/10
- Free trialonly Wangsu CDN
Akamai CDN scores higher on our rubric for content delivery networks: 6.5 against 6.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #21 and #23.
Akamai CDN is the better fit for large enterprises needing mature edge delivery. Wangsu CDN is the better fit for global delivery across many countries and regions.
- Akamai CDN fits best
Large enterprises needing mature edge delivery
- Wangsu CDN fits best
Global delivery across many countries and regions
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Side by side
| Feature | Akamai CDN 6.5/10 Visit ↗ | Wangsu CDN 6.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 6.5 | 6.2 |
| Ranking | #21 in Content Delivery Networks | #23 in Content Delivery Networks |
| Best for | Large enterprises needing mature edge delivery | Global delivery across many countries and regions |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Features Akamai CDN 5/5 · Wangsu CDN 5/5 | ||
| Image optimization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video delivery | ✓ | ✓ |
| Origin shield | ✓ | ✓ |
| Edge compute | ✓ | ✓ |
| Real-time logs | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Edge locations | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Akamai CDN delivers websites, applications, APIs, video, downloads, and other digital content from a globally distributed edge network. It is aimed at large enterprises that need to serve digital experiences across regions and devices… Read the review → |
Wangsu CDN distributes websites, downloads, images, and audiovisual content through 2,800+ nodes across more than 70 countries and regions. It is aimed at websites, online businesses, software-download services, video platforms, and other… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Akamai CDN — where it wins
- Covers websites, applications, APIs, video, downloads, and media
- Combines image optimization, origin shielding, and edge computing
- Includes logging, monitoring, reporting, and testing capabilities
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- The offering may exceed the needs of narrow CDN use cases
- No free plan is available
Wangsu CDN — where it wins
- 2,800+ nodes across more than 70 countries and regions
- Edge computing, origin shielding, image optimization, and real-time logs
- HTTP/HTTPS delivery for websites, downloads, and video-on-demand
Where it doesn't
- No unlimited free plan
- Experience allowances apply during the first month
- Business pricing is customized rather than fixed
- Akamai CDN6.5/10 · Pricing on request
A broad enterprise CDN for delivery, optimization, edge computing, and observability.
Visit AkamaiFull verdict → - Wangsu CDN6.2/10 · 30-day trial
A global CDN with edge computing, routing, image optimization, and origin protection.
Visit Wangsu CDNFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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