Fastly
Amazon CloudFrontFastly vs Amazon CloudFront
Verdict
Both Fastly and Amazon CloudFront are strong choices. Fastly edges ahead on overall rating, but the right pick depends on your budget and use case.
Feature & pricing comparison
| Comparison | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Starting price | Custom | Free |
| Pricing model | Paid | Freemium |
| API available | ||
| Best for | Developer-led & large sites | AWS-based teams |
| Instant purge | ||
| Edge compute (Compute@Edge) | ||
| VCL configuration | ||
| Real-time logs | ||
| Image optimizer | ||
| S3/EC2 integration | ||
| Lambda@Edge | ||
| Global edge locations | ||
| Free tier (1TB/mo) | ||
| Shield DDoS | ||
| Visit | Visit |
Which should you choose?
Pick Fastly if you prioritize Developer-led & large sites
Pick Amazon CloudFront if you prioritize AWS-based teams
Fastly
Pros
- Instant cache purging
- Powerful edge control
- Great real-time logs
Cons
- More technical
- Usage pricing needs monitoring
Amazon CloudFront
Pros
- Deep AWS integration
- Generous free tier
- Reliable & scalable
Cons
- Complex pricing
- Purging slower than Fastly
Frequently asked questions
Is Fastly better than Amazon CloudFront?+
Both Fastly and Amazon CloudFront are strong choices. Fastly edges ahead on overall rating, but the right pick depends on your budget and use case.
Which is cheaper, Fastly or Amazon CloudFront?+
Fastly starts at Custom, while Amazon CloudFront starts at Free.