Azure Content Delivery Network
Azure Content Delivery Network: A capable Azure CDN for core delivery needs, but a legacy service nearing retirement. Ranked #8 of 33 in Content Delivery Networks by our editors (7.9/10); pricing: Paid; best for azure customers needing basic legacy CDN delivery.
At a glance
- Editor score7.9 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forAzure customers needing basic legacy CDN delivery
- Free planNo
- Paid from$0.08/GB/mo
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Global caching for websites, media, and large files
- Dynamic acceleration for non-cacheable content
- HTTPS, WAF, DDoS protection, rules, APIs, and logs
Where it doesn't
- No free plan
- Microsoft CDN Standard classic retires September 30, 2027
- Azure Front Door is positioned as the modern replacement
Our verdict on Azure Content Delivery Network
Azure Content Delivery Network is Microsoft's cloud service for caching and delivering websites, applications, media, photos, and large files from distributed edge locations. It is suited to Azure customers that need global edge delivery, video or media streaming, large-file downloads, custom-domain HTTPS, or Dynamic Site Acceleration for content that cannot be cached. Its platform fit is strongest inside Azure, with connections to Azure services, Azure Storage, and Azure APIs.
Pricing is usage-based rather than subscription-based. The Azure Content Delivery Network from Microsoft (classic) (S3) plan starts at $0.081 per GB per month and includes a Standard CDN bundle, outbound data transfer, five geographic pricing zones, and first 10 TB per month billed at the first tier. Azure Premium Content Delivery Network adds a rules engine and advanced real-time analytics. There is no free plan, so buyers should account for delivery volume and geographic usage when comparing options.
The feature set covers the main requirements of a traditional CDN: global edge caching, media streaming, large-file delivery, custom-domain HTTPS, DDoS and WAF protection, routing rules, Azure API management, and access logs through Azure Monitor. The main concern is lifecycle rather than basic capability: Azure CDN Standard from Microsoft (classic) is on a retirement path ending September 30, 2027, and Azure Front Door is positioned as Microsoft's modern CDN replacement. Choose Azure Content Delivery Network for an existing legacy Azure setup with straightforward delivery needs; choose an alternative for a new deployment that needs a longer-term direction.
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Azure Content Delivery Network pricing
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Azure Content Delivery Network fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $0.08/GB/mo |
| Edge locations | Not verified |
| Image optimization | Not verified |
| Video delivery | Yes |
| Origin shield | Not verified |
| Edge compute | Not verified |
| Real-time logs | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: Azure services, Azure Storage, Azure APIs |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | azure.microsoft.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Azure Content Delivery Network integrations
Azure Content Delivery Network lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- Azure services
- Azure Storage
- Azure APIs
Alternatives to Azure Content Delivery Network
- Amazon CloudFrontA full-featured CDN with strong AWS integration and plans from free to custom.9.2
- Cloudflare CDNA broad CDN with a free plan, edge services, image tools, video delivery, and logging.8.9
- Azure Front DoorA capable Azure CDN for teams that need delivery, routing, failover, and security.8.8
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