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UNPKG

Free#26 of 33 in CDN SoftwareContent Delivery Networks

UNPKG: A focused npm CDN for URL-based delivery, browser ESM, and no-build applications. Ranked #26 of 33 in CDN Software by our editors (6.6/10); pricing: Free plan; best for no-build npm package delivery.

6.6/10Editor score
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At a glance

  • Editor score
    6.6 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    No-build npm package delivery
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Paid from
    Free
  • Facts checked
    24 Sep 2026
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  • Where it wins

    • Loads npm files through versioned, semver, and file-path URLs
    • Supports package exports, subpaths, and custom export conditions
    • Adds browser-ready ESM transformation and metadata API responses

  • Where it doesn't

    • Focused on npm package delivery rather than broad CDN workloads
    • Pricing model and paid plan structure are not defined here
    • No listed image, video, origin-shield, or real-time-log features

Our verdict on UNPKG

UNPKG is an open-source global content delivery network for developers who need to serve npm package files directly from URLs. It supports package, version, and file-path addressing, along with directory listings, entry points, dist-tags, semver ranges, and older package versions. That makes it a practical fit for no-build browser applications, import-map workflows, and projects that need direct access to JavaScript packages without creating a separate asset pipeline.

Its strongest differentiator is package-aware delivery rather than generic file hosting. UNPKG handles package exports, subpaths, and custom export conditions, while esm.unpkg.com transforms packages into browser-ready ESM for modern browser applications. The metadata API adds package file information and subresource integrity values, giving developers programmatic access to delivery-related details. Versioned files are cached on Cloudflare’s global content-delivery network, and the platform integrates directly with npm. Cloudflare Workers is also listed among its integrations, supporting a fit with applications already using that ecosystem.

UNPKG is most compelling when npm is the center of the delivery workflow and the goal is simple, URL-based package access. It is less suitable for teams looking for a broad content-delivery platform spanning varied asset types or CDN operations beyond package distribution. Buyers should choose it for direct npm delivery, import maps, package discovery, export-aware resolution, and browser ESM transformation. Teams needing a wider CDN scope should consider an alternative designed around broader application and media delivery requirements.

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UNPKG pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.
See plans on unpkg.com

UNPKG fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid fromFree
Edge locationsNot verified
Web application firewallNot verified
DDoS protectionNot verified
Edge computeNot verified
Image optimizationNot verified
Origin shieldNot verified
DeploymentCloud
PlatformsWeb
SupportEmail
Built forSolo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations2 integrations: npm, Cloudflare
PricingFree plan
Websiteunpkg.com
Facts checked24 Sep 2026

UNPKG integrations

UNPKG lists 2 integrations on its own site.

  • npm
  • Cloudflare

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