Akamai
The original CDN — 340,000 servers globally
Akamai invented the CDN industry in 1998. 340,000+ servers in 130+ countries. Enterprise CDN, edge security, and media delivery at massive scale. Acquired Linode for cloud compute.
Pros
- 340,000 servers — unmatched global scale
- Enterprise security and media delivery
- Includes Linode cloud compute
Cons
- Enterprise-only pricing — complex procurement
- Not for individuals or SMBs
Best For
Global media companies and enterprises needing the largest and most battle-tested CDN infrastructure
Pricing
Starter
or €5000/yr
- Core features included
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