Head-to-head · CDN Software
Cloudflare CDN vs Tencent Cloud CDN
Cloudflare CDN leads on 1 check, Tencent Cloud CDN on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreCloudflare CDN · 9.4/10
- Free planonly Cloudflare CDN
- Most featuresTencent Cloud CDN · 2 of 4
Cloudflare CDN scores higher on our rubric for cdn software: 9.4 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.
Cloudflare CDN offers free plan; Tencent Cloud CDN doesn't. Tencent Cloud CDN leads on edge locations: 3200 locations versus 348 locations.
Cloudflare CDN is the better fit for broad CDN needs with a generous free plan. Tencent Cloud CDN is the better fit for high-volume delivery in Tencent ecosystems.
- Cloudflare CDN fits best
Broad CDN needs with a generous free plan
- Tencent Cloud CDN fits best
High-volume delivery in Tencent ecosystems
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Side by side
| Feature | Cloudflare CDN 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Tencent Cloud CDN 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #1 in CDN Software | #7 in CDN Software |
| Best for | Broad CDN needs with a generous free plan | High-volume delivery in Tencent ecosystems |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $20/mo | 21 CNY/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Cloudflare CDN 1/4 · Tencent Cloud CDN 2/4 | ||
| Web application firewall | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| DDoS protection | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Image optimization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Origin shield | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Edge locations | 348 locations | 3200 locations (best) |
| Edge compute | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Cloudflare CDN is a reverse-proxy content delivery service for websites, applications, and APIs. It caches static and dynamic content at globally distributed edge locations, serves assets closer to visitors, and supports anonymous API GET… Read the review → |
Tencent Cloud CDN distributes cached website content through geographically distributed acceleration nodes, routing users to nearby nodes to reduce latency and improve availability. It supports static websites, large-file downloads, video… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Cloudflare CDN — where it wins
- Free plan includes CDN and unmetered DDoS protection
- Supports caching, image optimization, video delivery, and edge compute
- Includes origin protection, cache controls, and instant traffic logs
Where it doesn't
- Video delivery depends on the separate Cloudflare Stream service
- Smart Shield and Instant Logs have plan-dependent availability
- Advanced capabilities can require higher-tier or custom plans
Tencent Cloud CDN — where it wins
- 3,200 edge locations with nearest-node routing
- Accelerates websites, large files, and video on demand
- Supports origin-pull layers, image optimization, and CDN API 3.0
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Listed traffic packages cover mainland-China CDN traffic
- International new-user activation was upgraded to EdgeOne in 2024
- Cloudflare CDN9.4/10 · Free plan
A broad CDN with a generous free plan and edge delivery features.
Visit CloudflareFull verdict → - Tencent Cloud CDN8.7/10 · Paid
A China-focused CDN with broad acceleration features and prepaid traffic packages.
Explore Tencent CDNFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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