Google Media CDN
Google Media CDN: A Google Cloud CDN for high-throughput video and large-file delivery. Ranked #23 of 33 in CDN Software by our editors (6.8/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for google Cloud video and large-file delivery.
At a glance
- Editor score6.8 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forGoogle Cloud video and large-file delivery
- Free planNo
- Facts checked19 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Supports live, on-demand video and large file downloads
- Adds origin shielding, signed access and advanced HTTP routing
- Connects with Cloud Storage, Logging, Monitoring and Ad Manager
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is quote-based and requires sales contact
- No free plan is offered
- The active edge PoP set can change
Our verdict on Google Media CDN
Google Media CDN is a managed content delivery network for high-throughput workloads, including live and on-demand video streaming and large file downloads. It is designed for teams delivering media or large assets from Google Cloud, other clouds, or on-premises infrastructure through publicly accessible HTTP origins. The service is available through web and API access and uses Google’s global edge-caching infrastructure.
Its feature set is focused on delivery control and media-oriented traffic management. Global edge caching is paired with route-level cache controls, default and flexible origin shielding, signed URLs and signed cookies, advanced HTTP routing, and origin selection. HTTP, HTTPS, and HTTP/2 origin connectivity support different origin arrangements, while edge computing programmability adds room for customized edge behavior. Near-real-time request logging through Cloud Logging, along with Cloud Monitoring integration, supports operational visibility. The published cache-location documentation lists 59 metropolitan areas, and the active point-of-presence set can change.
Pricing is quote-based, and the product has no free plan, so it suits organizations evaluating managed delivery for substantial streaming or large-file workloads rather than buyers seeking a self-serve entry tier. Google Media CDN is a strong fit when Cloud Storage, Google Ad Manager, Cloud Logging, Cloud Monitoring, and APIs are part of the delivery environment. Buyers needing live or on-demand video, large files, origin shielding, signed access, and programmable routing should consider it. Teams looking for transparent self-service pricing or a free plan should choose an alternative.
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Google Media CDN fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Edge locations | 59 locations |
| Web application firewall | Not verified |
| DDoS protection | Not verified |
| Edge compute | Not verified |
| Image optimization | Not verified |
| Origin shield | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Integrations | 5 integrations: Cloud Storage, Google Ad Manager, Cloud Logging, Cloud Monitoring, APIs |
| Pricing | Pricing on request |
| Website | cloud.google.com |
| Facts checked | 19 Sep 2026 |
Google Media CDN integrations
Google Media CDN lists 5 integrations on its own site.
- Cloud Storage
- Google Ad Manager
- Cloud Logging
- Cloud Monitoring
- APIs
Alternatives to Google Media CDN
- Cloudflare CDNA broad CDN with a generous free plan and edge delivery features.9.4
- Akamai CDNA mature enterprise CDN with broad delivery, optimization, logging, and edge-computing capabilities.9.3
- Amazon CloudFrontA broad AWS-connected CDN with free entry pricing, edge compute, and media delivery.9.2
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