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Head-to-head · Content Delivery Network (CDN) Platforms

Amazon CloudFront vs Google Cloud CDN

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Amazon CloudFront #1 in Content Delivery Network (CDN) Platforms 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit CloudFront
Google Cloud CDN #4 in Content Delivery Network (CDN) Platforms 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Google Cloud

Amazon CloudFront leads on 2 checks, Google Cloud CDN on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAmazon CloudFront · 9.4/10
  • Free planonly Amazon CloudFront
  • Most featuresAmazon CloudFront · 2 of 3

Amazon CloudFront scores higher on our rubric for content delivery network (cdn) platforms: 9.4 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

Amazon CloudFront offers free plan; Google Cloud CDN doesn't. Amazon CloudFront offers edge compute; Google Cloud CDN doesn't.

Amazon CloudFront is the better fit for AWS users needing CDN delivery and edge computing. Google Cloud CDN is the better fit for google Cloud users needing an integrated CDN.

  • Amazon CloudFront fits best

    AWS users needing CDN delivery and edge computing

  • Google Cloud CDN fits best

    Google Cloud users needing an integrated CDN

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Side by side

Feature Amazon CloudFront 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Google Cloud CDN 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.1
Ranking #1 in Content Delivery Network (CDN) Platforms #4 in Content Delivery Network (CDN) Platforms
Best for AWS users needing CDN delivery and edge computing Google Cloud users needing an integrated CDN
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Free plan Not checked yet
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Integrations 4 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Amazon CloudFront 2/3 · Google Cloud CDN 1/3
Video delivery ✓ ✓
Edge compute ✓ (best) —
Origin shielding Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Pricing model Not checked yet Not checked yet
Included bandwidth Not checked yet Not checked yet
Edge locations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes 1 million requests and 100 GB transfer monthly
  • Supports video delivery, Origin Shield, and edge computing
  • Integrates with AWS services including S3, Lambda, and CloudWatch
  • Supports Google Cloud backends and external HTTP-capable origins
  • Adds edge image processing, compression, and WebAssembly plugins
  • Integrates signed delivery, Cloud Armor, and near-real-time monitoring
Cons
  • Paid plans start at $15 per distribution per month
  • Image transformation depends on an S3 and Lambda architecture
  • Custom plan pricing is not specified
  • Usage costs vary by destination, traffic, cache fill, and requests
  • Configured through Google Cloud’s load-balancing infrastructure
  • Does not offer origin shielding
Our verdict

Amazon CloudFront delivers websites, applications, APIs, and media from global edge locations, connecting to AWS or custom HTTP origins. It suits teams that need content caching alongside controls and programmable behavior at the edge,…

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Google Cloud CDN caches HTTP(S) content at Google’s global edge locations, aiming to reduce latency, origin load, and delivery costs. It suits teams already operating with Google Cloud, as well as those serving content from external…

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  1. Amazon CloudFrontContent Delivery Network (CDN) Platforms 9.4Free plan
  2. Google Cloud CDNContent Delivery Network (CDN) Platforms 9.1Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Amazon CloudFront — where it wins

    • Free plan includes 1 million requests and 100 GB transfer monthly
    • Supports video delivery, Origin Shield, and edge computing
    • Integrates with AWS services including S3, Lambda, and CloudWatch

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid plans start at $15 per distribution per month
    • Image transformation depends on an S3 and Lambda architecture
    • Custom plan pricing is not specified

  • Google Cloud CDN — where it wins

    • Supports Google Cloud backends and external HTTP-capable origins
    • Adds edge image processing, compression, and WebAssembly plugins
    • Integrates signed delivery, Cloud Armor, and near-real-time monitoring

    Where it doesn't

    • Usage costs vary by destination, traffic, cache fill, and requests
    • Configured through Google Cloud’s load-balancing infrastructure
    • Does not offer origin shielding

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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