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At a Glance
Amazon CloudFront
Amazon CloudFront
Star Rating
(184)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Azure Content Delivery Network
Azure Content Delivery Network
Star Rating
(18)3.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Azure Content Delivery Network
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Amazon CloudFront excels in SSL support with a score of 9.1, while Azure Content Delivery Network received a lower score of 8.6. Reviewers mention that the ease of setting up SSL certificates is a significant advantage for CloudFront, making it a preferred choice for businesses prioritizing security.
  • Reviewers mention that Azure Content Delivery Network shines in dynamic content routing with a score of 9.0 compared to CloudFront's 8.6. Users on G2 appreciate Azure's ability to efficiently manage and deliver dynamic content, which is crucial for applications requiring real-time data updates.
  • Users say that Amazon CloudFront's administration console is rated at 8.6, providing a user-friendly interface for managing settings and configurations. In contrast, Azure's console received a score of 8.2, with some reviewers noting that it can be less intuitive, which may affect the overall user experience.
  • G2 users highlight that Amazon CloudFront has a superior score of 9.1 for static content caching, which is essential for websites with a lot of static assets. Reviewers mention that this feature significantly improves load times and overall performance, making it a strong contender for businesses focused on speed.
  • Users report that Azure Content Delivery Network offers better reporting capabilities, scoring 8.2 compared to CloudFront's 7.6. Reviewers mention that the detailed analytics provided by Azure help businesses make informed decisions about their content delivery strategies.
  • Reviewers mention that Amazon CloudFront has a higher overall satisfaction rating with a G2 score of 4.4, compared to Azure's 3.8. Users on G2 express that CloudFront's reliability and performance have made it a trusted partner for their content delivery needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Amazon CloudFront
No pricing available
Azure Content Delivery Network
No pricing available
Free Trial
Amazon CloudFront
Free Trial is available
Azure Content Delivery Network
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
158
8.7
17
Ease of Use
8.0
160
7.5
17
Ease of Setup
8.0
103
7.2
10
Ease of Admin
8.0
102
7.9
11
Quality of Support
8.2
133
7.2
13
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
99
8.0
11
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
154
7.3
17
Features by Category
Content Delivery Network (CDN)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.3
123
8.3
14
Content
9.1
117
9.4
13
8.7
98
9.0
12
7.8
108
7.9
12
Agentic AI - Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
9.2
109
8.6
14
8.6
87
7.7
8
Management
7.9
115
8.2
13
7.7
106
8.2
12
7.9
103
8.2
13
Integration
8.7
96
8.2
11
7.7
74
7.8
9
Enterprise Content Delivery Network (eCDN)Hide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Media Delivery
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security and Performance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Enterprise Content Delivery Network (eCDN)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Amazon CloudFront
Amazon CloudFront
Azure Content Delivery Network
Azure Content Delivery Network
Amazon CloudFront and Azure Content Delivery Network are categorized as Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Unique Categories
Amazon CloudFront
Amazon CloudFront has no unique categories
Azure Content Delivery Network
Azure Content Delivery Network is categorized as Enterprise Content Delivery Network (eCDN)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Amazon CloudFront
Amazon CloudFront
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
48.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
18.9%
Azure Content Delivery Network
Azure Content Delivery Network
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
52.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
29.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
17.6%
Reviewers' Industry
Amazon CloudFront
Amazon CloudFront
Information Technology and Services
18.9%
Computer Software
14.9%
Internet
8.0%
Marketing and Advertising
5.7%
Entertainment
4.6%
Other
48.0%
Azure Content Delivery Network
Azure Content Delivery Network
Computer Software
27.8%
Internet
11.1%
Information Technology and Services
11.1%
Wholesale
5.6%
Sporting Goods
5.6%
Other
38.9%
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Amazon CloudFront
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Discussions
Amazon CloudFront
Amazon CloudFront Discussions
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Amazon CloudFront has no discussions with answers
Azure Content Delivery Network
Azure Content Delivery Network Discussions
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Azure Content Delivery Network has no discussions with answers