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