Head-to-head · Content Delivery Networks
Apache Traffic Server vs Sirv
Apache Traffic Server leads on 0 checks, Sirv on 3, and 0 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 scoreApache Traffic Server · 6.6/10
- Free planonly Sirv
- Most featuresSirv · 2 of 5
Apache Traffic Server scores higher on our rubric for content delivery networks: 6.6 against 6.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #9 and #12.
Sirv offers free plan; Apache Traffic Server doesn't publish it. Sirv offers image optimization; Apache Traffic Server doesn't publish it. Sirv offers video delivery; Apache Traffic Server doesn't publish it.
Apache Traffic Server is the better fit for teams operating a self-hosted proxy CDN. Sirv is the better fit for image-heavy stores and content sites.
- Apache Traffic Server fits best
Teams operating a self-hosted proxy CDN
- Sirv fits best
Image-heavy stores and content sites
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Side by side
| Feature | Apache Traffic Server 6.6/10 Visit ↗ | Sirv 6.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Ranking | #9 in Content Delivery Networks | #12 in Content Delivery Networks |
| Best for | Teams operating a self-hosted proxy CDN | Image-heavy stores and content sites |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | $19/mo |
| Free plan | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Self-hosted | Cloud |
| Platforms | macOS, Linux | Web |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Apache Traffic Server 0/5 · Sirv 2/5 | ||
| Image optimization | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Video delivery | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Origin shield | Not published | Not published |
| Edge compute | Not published | Not published |
| Real-time logs | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Edge locations | Not published | 22 locations |
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| Our verdict | Apache Traffic Server is open-source software for caching and proxying HTTP/1.1 and HTTP/2 traffic. It supports both forward and reverse proxy operation, making it a fit for enterprises, internet service providers, backbone providers,… Read the review → |
Sirv is an image-focused content delivery and media platform for businesses, ecommerce teams and developers. It hosts and delivers images, videos and static files through a CDN, while adding URL-based resizing, cropping, overlays, effects,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Apache Traffic Server — where it wins
- Supports forward and reverse proxy deployments with response caching
- Includes TLS termination, WebSocket proxying, and connection controls
- Extends HTTP processing through a plugin API and rate-limit plugin
Where it doesn't
- Requires self-hosted installation, configuration, and ongoing administration
- Does not provide a vendor-hosted managed global CDN service
- Configuration relies on command-line tools and configuration files
Sirv — where it wins
- URL-based image transformations, optimization and WebP delivery
- Free plan with CDN delivery, dynamic imaging and 360-degree spins
- Integrations with S3, WordPress, WooCommerce, Magento and Shopify
Where it doesn't
- The verified network lists 22 server locations
- Edge compute is not part of the offering
- Enterprise pricing starts at $999 per month
- Apache Traffic Server6.6/10 · Open source
A self-hosted proxy CDN with caching, TLS termination, WebSockets, and plugins.
Visit Traffic ServerFull verdict → - Sirv6.5/10 · Free plan · paid from $19/mo · 30-day trial
A focused image and media CDN with useful ecommerce tools and a free entry tier.
Visit SirvFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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