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

Amazon CloudFront vs Huawei 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
Huawei Cloud CDN #6 in Content Delivery Network (CDN) Platforms 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Huawei Cloud

Amazon CloudFront leads on 1 check, Huawei Cloud CDN on 0, and 2 are 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 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

Amazon CloudFront offers free plan; Huawei Cloud CDN doesn't.

Amazon CloudFront is the better fit for AWS users needing CDN delivery and edge computing. Huawei Cloud CDN is the better fit for huawei Cloud users needing basic site and media acceleration.

  • Amazon CloudFront fits best

    AWS users needing CDN delivery and edge computing

  • Huawei Cloud CDN fits best

    Huawei Cloud users needing basic site and media acceleration

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Side by side

Feature Amazon CloudFront 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Huawei Cloud CDN 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.0
Ranking #1 in Content Delivery Network (CDN) Platforms #6 in Content Delivery Network (CDN) Platforms
Best for AWS users needing CDN delivery and edge computing Huawei Cloud users needing basic site and media acceleration
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 4 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Amazon CloudFront 2/3 · Huawei Cloud CDN 1/3
Video delivery ✓ ✓
Edge compute ✓ (best) Not checked yet
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 2800
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 static, dynamic, file-download, and on-demand video acceleration
  • Offers cache controls, prefetch, purge, and video seeking
  • Includes access controls, analytics, and downloadable access logs
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-based charges vary by charging region and billing method
  • No free plan is available
  • Its listed capabilities focus on delivery, not edge compute
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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Huawei Cloud CDN serves websites, files, and on-demand video from distributed points of presence, routing users to suitable PoPs. It is aimed at teams already working with Huawei Cloud that need basic site and media acceleration. The…

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  1. Amazon CloudFrontContent Delivery Network (CDN) Platforms 9.4Free plan
  2. Huawei Cloud CDNContent Delivery Network (CDN) Platforms 9.0Paid

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

  • Huawei Cloud CDN — where it wins

    • Supports static, dynamic, file-download, and on-demand video acceleration
    • Offers cache controls, prefetch, purge, and video seeking
    • Includes access controls, analytics, and downloadable access logs

    Where it doesn't

    • Usage-based charges vary by charging region and billing method
    • No free plan is available
    • Its listed capabilities focus on delivery, not edge compute

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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