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Fastly is real-time, developer-focused edge CDN, best for Developer-led & large sites. It is a paid tool with custom pricing, rated 4.4/5 across 2,600 reviews — #5 of 5 CDN tools we track.
Overview
Fastly is a high-performance CDN prized for instant cache purging, edge compute (Compute@Edge), and fine-grained control via VCL — popular with large, developer-led sites.
Key features
- Instant purge
- Edge compute (Compute@Edge)
- VCL configuration
- Real-time logs
- Image optimizer
Pros & cons
Pros
- Instant cache purging
- Powerful edge control
- Great real-time logs
Cons
- More technical
- Usage pricing needs monitoring
Integrations
TerraformGitHubDatadogAPI
Pricing
Full pricing details →How Fastly compares
| Measure | Fastly | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Starting price | Custom | — |
| Rank by rating | #5 of 5 | — |
| Public API | Yes | 4 of 4 offer one |
Is Fastly right for you?
A good fit if…
- • You are developer-led & large sites.
- • Your use case is high-traffic sites.
- • Your use case is dynamic content.
- • Your use case is edge logic.
- • Instant cache purging matters to you.
Look elsewhere if…
- • More technical would be a dealbreaker.
- • Usage pricing needs monitoring would be a dealbreaker.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Fastly cost?+
Fastly uses custom, quote-based pricing rather than a public price list.
Does Fastly have an API?+
Yes, Fastly offers an API for integrations and automation.
Who is Fastly best for?+
Fastly is best suited for Developer-led & large sites. Common use cases: high-traffic sites, dynamic content, edge logic.
Is Fastly better than other CDN tools?+
Among the 5 CDN tools we track, Fastly ranks #5 by rating (4.4/5 against a 4.6/5 category average).