Free to start
Amazon CloudFront is aws-native global CDN, best for AWS-based teams. It is a freemium tool that is free to start, rated 4.4/5 across 5,100 reviews — #4 of 5 CDN tools we track.
Overview
Amazon CloudFront is AWS's CDN, integrating tightly with S3, EC2, and Lambda@Edge. The natural CDN choice for teams already on AWS, with pay-as-you-go pricing and a free tier.
Key features
- S3/EC2 integration
- Lambda@Edge
- Global edge locations
- Free tier (1TB/mo)
- Shield DDoS
Pros & cons
Pros
- Deep AWS integration
- Generous free tier
- Reliable & scalable
Cons
- Complex pricing
- Purging slower than Fastly
Integrations
Pricing
Full pricing details →How Amazon CloudFront compares
| Measure | Amazon CloudFront | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Starting price | Free | — |
| Rank by rating | #4 of 5 | — |
| Public API | Yes | 4 of 4 offer one |
Is Amazon CloudFront right for you?
A good fit if…
- • You are aws-based teams.
- • Your use case is aws-hosted sites.
- • Your use case is video delivery.
- • Your use case is static asset caching.
- • Deep AWS integration matters to you.
Look elsewhere if…
- • Complex pricing would be a dealbreaker.
- • Purging slower than Fastly would be a dealbreaker.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Amazon CloudFront cost?+
Amazon CloudFront is free to start. It is a freemium product.
Does Amazon CloudFront have an API?+
Yes, Amazon CloudFront offers an API for integrations and automation.
Who is Amazon CloudFront best for?+
Amazon CloudFront is best suited for AWS-based teams. Common use cases: aws-hosted sites, video delivery, static asset caching.
Is Amazon CloudFront better than other CDN tools?+
Among the 5 CDN tools we track, Amazon CloudFront ranks #4 by rating (4.4/5 against a 4.6/5 category average).
Does Amazon CloudFront have a free plan?+
Yes — Amazon CloudFront offers a free "Free Tier" plan.