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# Akamai Content Delivery Solutions (CDN) vs Fastly Content Delivery Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Akamai Content Delivery Solutions (CDN)**[

4.1/5(49)

](https://www.g2.com/products/akamai-content-delivery-solutions-cdn/reviews#reviews)

**Fastly Content Delivery** [

4.7/5(86)

](https://www.g2.com/products/fastly-content-delivery/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Akamai Content Delivery Solutions (CDN)**
No pricing available

**Fastly Content Delivery**
Free Trial

No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Akamai Content Delivery Solutions (CDN)**
2 months

Based on 6 responses

**Fastly Content Delivery**
2 months

Based on 9 responses

Return on Investment

**Akamai Content Delivery Solutions (CDN)**
Not enough reviews yet

**Fastly Content Delivery**
9 months

Based on 8 responses

Perceived Cost

**Akamai Content Delivery Solutions (CDN)**
$$$$$

**Fastly Content Delivery**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Akamai Content Delivery Solutions (CDN)**
Not enough reviews yet

**Fastly Content Delivery**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**Akamai Content Delivery Solutions (CDN)**
[
Ease of Use (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/akamai-content-delivery-solutions-cdn/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1993488&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Cost-Effective (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/akamai-content-delivery-solutions-cdn/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2017372&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Pricing Issues (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/akamai-content-delivery-solutions-cdn/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1241088&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Fastly Content Delivery**
Not enough data

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Akamai Content Delivery Solutions (CDN)**

8.7

8.743

**Fastly Content Delivery**

9.2

9.265

Ease of Use

**Akamai Content Delivery Solutions (CDN)**

7.8

7.843

**Fastly Content Delivery**

9.0

9.066

Ease of Setup

**Akamai Content Delivery Solutions (CDN)**

7.7

7.725

**Fastly Content Delivery**

8.7

8.739

Ease of Admin

**Akamai Content Delivery Solutions (CDN)**

7.8

7.821

**Fastly Content Delivery**

8.8

8.839

Quality of Support

**Akamai Content Delivery Solutions (CDN)**

8.1

8.138

**Fastly Content Delivery**

9.4

9.466

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Akamai Content Delivery Solutions (CDN)**

8.1

8.121

**Fastly Content Delivery**

9.6

9.638

Product Direction (% positive)

**Akamai Content Delivery Solutions (CDN)**

7.7

7.741

**Fastly Content Delivery**

9.6

9.662

Features

Content Delivery Network (CDN)[Hide 30 FeaturesShow 30 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.6

34

9.1

47

Content

Static Content Caching

9.2(won by 0.1)

33

9.1

45

Dynamic Content Routing

9.2(won by 0.1)

30

9.1

41

Cache purging

8.9

28

9.2(won by 0.3)

45

Agentic AI - Content Delivery Network (CDN)

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security

SSL

8.6

30

9.2(won by 0.6)

42

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Custom SSL

9.0

22

9.2(won by 0.2)

41

Management

Dashboard

8.0

32

9.1(won by 1.1)

45

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Reports

8.0

29

8.8(won by 0.8)

44

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Logs

7.9

28

8.7(won by 0.8)

45

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Integration

API

8.2

24

9.2(won by 1.0)

40

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

CMS Integration

8.6

18

9.0(won by 0.4)

29

Additional Functionality

Peer-to-Peer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configuration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Large File Delivery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asset Optimization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Website Delivery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Load Balancing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Digital Watermarking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Encoding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Compression

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Delivery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Software Distribution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Global Network

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Personalization

Not enough data

Not enough data

DDoS Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 4 feature categories with incomplete data

Video[Hide 58 FeaturesShow 58 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Metadata Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rapid Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Promotion

Not enough data

Not enough data

Filtering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Privacy Options

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Marketing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Screen Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Live Streaming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inside the Video Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

Brand Overlay

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Presentation Streaming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multimedia Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Screen Recording

Not enough data

Not enough data

Closed Captions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Image Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Website Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Archiving

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Distribution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Engagement Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Format Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Labeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Streaming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Looping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bulk Uploading

Not enough data

Not enough data

Live Stream[Hide 62 FeaturesShow 62 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Software Options

Hosted Platform

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Stream

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Platform Streaming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Embeddable

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Streaming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Distribution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Presentation Streaming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Streaming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audience Tools

Live Rewind

Not enough data

Not enough data

Live Chat

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pause

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audience Engagement

Not enough data

Not enough data

Streamer Tools

Highlight Clips

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Archive

Not enough data

Not enough data

Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monetization Options

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Way Audio & Video

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Live Stream

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Session Recording

Not enough data

Not enough data

Moderation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Engagement Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multimedia Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Live Streaming Production

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Call Recording

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

On-Demand Webcasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-time Broadcasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Camera Feeds

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Surveys & Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interactive Content

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

On-Demand Recording

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Monetization Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Split/Multi-Screen

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Meeting Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Image Optimization[Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Technical Features

No-Code Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting and Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Optimization Features

GIF Compression

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lazy Loading

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Delivery Network (CDN) Type

CDN Agnostic

Not enough data

Not enough data

CDN Provider

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third Party CDN

Not enough data

Not enough data

Load Balancing[Hide 54 FeaturesShow 54 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Usability - Load Balancing

User Interface Design

Not enough data

Not enough data

Setup Simplicity

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Container Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Optimization - Load Balancing

Global Load Balancing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dynamic Resource Allocation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Server Health Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Disaster Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Health Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web Traffic Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security & Compliance - Load Balancing

SSL/TLS Termination

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Firewall Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

DDoS Mitigation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

IP Whitelisting/Blacklisting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Traffic Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

DDoS Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

SSL Decryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Offload

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Routing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Schedulers

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Configuration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Caching

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predefined Protocols

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

HTTP Caching

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configuration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Cloud Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Loss Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reverse Proxy

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compression

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Redundancy Checking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Provisioning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Monitoring & Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Load Distribution

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Akamai Content Delivery Solutions (CDN)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/425be1760db8f411713a9f0a9f6f80b0/akamai-content-delivery-solutions-cdn.svg "Akamai Content Delivery Solutions (CDN)")](https://www.g2.com/products/akamai-content-delivery-solutions-cdn/reviews)

Akamai Content Delivery Solutions (CDN)

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

22.4%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

55.1%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

22.4%

[![Fastly Content Delivery](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_0676fdf6ff184990841cc88d260fb4ef/fastly-content-delivery.png "Fastly Content Delivery")](https://www.g2.com/products/fastly-content-delivery/reviews)

Fastly Content Delivery

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

31.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

47.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

21.7%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

22.4%

31.3%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

55.1%

47.0%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

22.4%

21.7%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Akamai Content Delivery Solutions (CDN)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/425be1760db8f411713a9f0a9f6f80b0/akamai-content-delivery-solutions-cdn.svg "Akamai Content Delivery Solutions (CDN)")](https://www.g2.com/products/akamai-content-delivery-solutions-cdn/reviews)
Akamai Content Delivery Solutions (CDN)

Information Technology and Services

20.4%

Computer Software

16.3%

Internet

10.2%

Marketing and Advertising

10.2%

Aviation & Aerospace

4.1%

Other

38.8%

[![Fastly Content Delivery](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_0676fdf6ff184990841cc88d260fb4ef/fastly-content-delivery.png "Fastly Content Delivery")](https://www.g2.com/products/fastly-content-delivery/reviews)
Fastly Content Delivery

Information Technology and Services

19.3%

Computer Software

10.8%

Leisure, Travel & Tourism

7.2%

Online Media

7.2%

Marketing and Advertising

7.2%

Other

48.2%

FAQs

## Akamai Content Delivery... vs Fastly Content Delivery FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between Akamai Content Delivery... vs Fastly Content Delivery?

Fastly Content Delivery stands out over Akamai Content Delivery... with higher reviewer ratings, stronger support, and easier setup according to G2 reviewers.

| | [Akamai Content Delivery...](https://www.g2.com/products/akamai-content-delivery-solutions-cdn/reviews) | [Fastly Content Delivery](https://www.g2.com/products/fastly-content-delivery/reviews) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.1/5 (49 reviews) | 4.7/5 (86 reviews) |
| Largest Segment | Mid-Market | Mid-Market |
| Ease of Setup score | 7.7 | 8.7 |
| Quality of Support score | 8.1 | 9.4 |
| Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Ease of Use (2 all-time mentions) | — |

### How do the pricing models of Akamai Content Delivery... and Fastly Content Delivery compare?

Fastly Content Delivery is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing compared to Akamai Content Delivery....

- **Akamai Content Delivery...:** In recent reviews, some reviewers cite good pricing but also mention higher costs compared to local providers and a desire for more budget-friendly options for startups and smaller enterprises.
- **Fastly Content Delivery:** Recent reviewers describe Fastly as affordable and cost-effective, though a few note a lack of pricing transparency and that cache replacement can add to costs.
- **Switching reasons:** Reviewers mention switching to Akamai for global reach and regulatory compliance, and to Fastly for developer-friendly features and performance.

### What are the best alternatives to Akamai Content Delivery... and Fastly Content Delivery?

The top three alternatives to Akamai Content Delivery... and Fastly Content Delivery are Cloudflare Application Security and Performance, CloudFront, and Bunny CDN.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Akamai Content Delivery...](https://www.g2.com/products/akamai-content-delivery-solutions-cdn/reviews) | 4.1/5 (49 reviews) | Mid-Market | Recent reviews cite higher costs compared to local providers and a desire for more budget-friendly options. | Ease of Use (2 all-time mentions) |
| [Fastly Content Delivery](https://www.g2.com/products/fastly-content-delivery/reviews) | 4.7/5 (86 reviews) | Mid-Market | Recent reviews describe Fastly as affordable, though some mention lack of pricing transparency. | — |
| [Cloudflare Application Security and Performance](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudflare-application-security-and-performance/reviews) | 4.5/5 (714 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [CloudFront](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-cloudfront/reviews) | 4.4/5 (192 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [Bunny CDN](https://www.g2.com/products/bunny-cdn/reviews) | 4.8/5 (516 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |

### Which Content Delivery Network (CDN) features should I prioritize when comparing Akamai Content Delivery... and Fastly Content Delivery?

Buyers comparing Akamai Content Delivery... and Fastly Content Delivery should prioritize ease of setup, quality of support, ease of use, price satisfaction, and integration capabilities.

- **Ease of Setup:** Akamai Content Delivery... scores 7.7; Fastly Content Delivery scores 8.7.
- **Quality of Support:** Akamai Content Delivery... scores 8.1; Fastly Content Delivery scores 9.4.
- **Ease of Use:** Akamai Content Delivery... scores 7.8; Fastly Content Delivery scores 9.0.
- **Price Satisfaction:** Akamai Content Delivery... reviewers mention pricing issues; Fastly Content Delivery is described as affordable but with some transparency concerns.
- **Integration Capabilities:** Akamai Content Delivery... has recent mentions of easy integrations; Fastly Content Delivery is noted for developer-friendly APIs and CMS integrations in recent reviews.

### What are the pros and cons of Akamai Content Delivery... vs Fastly Content Delivery?

Fastly Content Delivery's headline strength is higher reviewer satisfaction and ease of use, while Akamai Content Delivery... is noted for its ease of use and integration but faces trade-offs on pricing and complexity.

- **Akamai Content Delivery... strengths:** Ease of use (2 all-time mentions), cost-effectiveness (1 all-time mention), easy integrations (1 all-time mention).
- **Akamai Content Delivery... trade-offs:** Pricing issues (1 all-time mention), higher costs compared to local providers, complexity in configuration and API implementation, and a steeper learning curve for advanced features.
- **Fastly Content Delivery strengths:** Higher overall G2 rating (4.7/5), strong support, developer-friendly features, and high performance noted in recent reviews.
- **Fastly Content Delivery trade-offs:** Some reviewers mention lack of pricing transparency, a learning curve for advanced customizations, and cache replacement can be time-consuming.

### Is Akamai Content Delivery... or Fastly Content Delivery better for small businesses?

Fastly Content Delivery is the better fit for small businesses, as reflected by its higher G2 rating and strong small-business sentiment in recent reviews.

- **Akamai Content Delivery...:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; recent reviews suggest it is better suited for larger enterprises and note a need for more budget-friendly options for startups and smaller businesses.
- **Fastly Content Delivery:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; recent reviews highlight ease of use, affordability, and suitability for businesses seeking fast, reliable content delivery with developer-friendly features.

### Which Content Delivery Network (CDN) platform has better integrations?

Reviewers favor Fastly Content Delivery for integrations, citing developer-friendly APIs and CMS compatibility in recent reviews.

- **Akamai Content Delivery...:** Recent reviews mention easy integrations, but no specific third-party tools are cited.
- **Fastly Content Delivery:** Recent reviews highlight integrations with CMS platforms and developer APIs, with reviewers noting ease of integration and plugin availability.

### How do Akamai Content Delivery... and Fastly Content Delivery compare on customer support?

Fastly Content Delivery leads Akamai Content Delivery... on Quality of Support by a material margin of 1.3 points (9.4 vs 8.1).

- **Akamai Content Delivery...:** Reviewers describe support as professional and helpful, though some mention slower response times and the need to nudge account managers for faster ticket resolution.
- **Fastly Content Delivery:** Reviewers consistently praise Fastly's support as responsive, knowledgeable, and best-in-class, with several citing positive experiences with technical support and after-sales service.

### Which is easier to implement, Akamai Content Delivery... or Fastly Content Delivery?

Fastly Content Delivery is easier to implement than Akamai Content Delivery..., with a 1.0-point advantage in Ease of Setup (8.7 vs 7.7).

- **Akamai Content Delivery...:** Reviewers note that setup can be complex, especially for advanced configurations and API implementation, though basic onboarding is described as straightforward.
- **Fastly Content Delivery:** Reviewers highlight easy and fast setup, especially for basic services, with some noting a learning curve for advanced customizations but overall high satisfaction with the implementation process.

Alternatives

**Akamai Content Delivery Solutions (CDN) Alternatives**

 ![Cloudflare Application Security and Performance](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_b2231a414cb9f3f7c194f65af32b723e/cloudflare-application-security-and-performance.png "Cloudflare Application Security and Performance")

[
Cloudflare Application...
](/products/cloudflare-application-security-and-performance/reviews)

 ![Amazon CloudFront](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1528476476/amazon-cloudfront.svg "Amazon CloudFront")

[
CloudFront
](/products/amazon-cloudfront/reviews)

 ![Google Cloud CDN](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_aeae116c52945fdecd7ed16d621cb315/google-cloud-cdn.png "Google Cloud CDN")

[
Google Cloud CDN
](/products/google-cloud-cdn/reviews)

 ![Azure Content Delivery Network](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_ec8a425804cd6f37cf0abe690e3018bd/microsoft-azure-cdn.jpg "Azure Content Delivery Network")

[
Azure Content Delivery Network
](/products/azure-content-delivery-network/reviews)

**Fastly Content Delivery Alternatives**

 ![Cloudflare Application Security and Performance](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_b2231a414cb9f3f7c194f65af32b723e/cloudflare-application-security-and-performance.png "Cloudflare Application Security and Performance")

[
Cloudflare Application...
](/products/cloudflare-application-security-and-performance/reviews)

 ![Bunny CDN](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/8deb8687507141d9a93a33883dc9d4da/bunny-cdn.svg "Bunny CDN")

[
Bunny CDN
](/products/bunny-cdn/reviews)

 ![Akamai Cloud Computing](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/88a10113936d5d26cc5455decf5a8817/akamai-cloud-computing.svg "Akamai Cloud Computing")

[
Akamai Cloud Computing
](/products/akamai-cloud-computing/reviews)

 ![Hostwinds](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a5e905bfedcbf0b519f58d7c57b0e348/hostwinds.svg "Hostwinds")

[
Hostwinds
](/products/hostwinds/reviews)

## Akamai Content Delivery Solutions (CDN) vs Fastly Content Delivery

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Fastly Content Delivery easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Fastly Content Delivery overall.

- Reviewers felt that Fastly Content Delivery meets the needs of their business better than Akamai Content Delivery Solutions (CDN).
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Fastly Content Delivery is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Fastly Content Delivery over Akamai Content Delivery Solutions (CDN).