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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
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Azure Front Door
Azure Front Door
Star Rating
(19)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Azure Front Door
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Amazon CloudFront excels in static content caching with a score of 9.1, while Azure Front Door trails behind at 7.9. Reviewers mention that CloudFront's ability to efficiently cache and deliver static assets significantly enhances website performance.
  • Reviewers say that Azure Front Door offers superior ease of setup with a score of 8.6 compared to CloudFront's 8.0. Users on G2 highlight that Front Door's intuitive interface simplifies the initial configuration process, making it more accessible for new users.
  • G2 users note that Azure Front Door shines in log management, scoring 9.2 against CloudFront's 7.9. Reviewers mention that the detailed logging capabilities of Front Door provide better insights into traffic patterns and performance metrics.
  • Users say that both products provide strong SSL support, but Azure Front Door edges out with a score of 9.3 compared to CloudFront's 9.1. Reviewers mention that the custom SSL feature in Front Door is particularly appreciated for its flexibility and ease of use.
  • Reviewers mention that Amazon CloudFront has a more robust dynamic content routing capability, scoring 8.6 versus Azure Front Door's 7.8. Users report that CloudFront's routing features are particularly beneficial for applications requiring real-time data delivery.
  • Users on G2 highlight that Azure Front Door's dashboard is rated higher at 8.8 compared to CloudFront's 7.9. Reviewers say that the user-friendly dashboard in Front Door allows for easier monitoring and management of traffic and performance metrics.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Amazon CloudFront
No pricing available
Azure Front Door
No pricing available
Free Trial
Amazon CloudFront
Free Trial is available
Azure Front Door
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
158
8.1
16
Ease of Use
8.0
160
7.6
16
Ease of Setup
8.0
103
8.6
6
Ease of Admin
8.0
102
9.0
5
Quality of Support
8.2
133
8.7
15
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
99
8.1
6
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
154
8.2
13
Features by Category
Content Delivery Network (CDN)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.3
123
8.6
13
Content
9.1
117
7.9
13
8.7
98
7.8
13
7.8
108
8.1
12
Agentic AI - Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
9.2
109
9.3
9
8.6
87
9.1
9
Management
7.9
115
8.8
11
7.7
106
8.8
11
7.9
103
9.2
10
Integration
8.7
96
8.8
10
7.7
74
8.2
10
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Amazon CloudFront
Amazon CloudFront
Azure Front Door
Azure Front Door
Amazon CloudFront and Azure Front Door are categorized as Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Unique Categories
Amazon CloudFront
Amazon CloudFront has no unique categories
Azure Front Door
Azure Front Door has no unique categories
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 Front Door
Azure Front Door
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
21.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
36.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
42.1%
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 Front Door
Azure Front Door
Computer Software
21.1%
Telecommunications
10.5%
Financial Services
10.5%
Consulting
5.3%
Retail
5.3%
Other
47.4%
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Amazon CloudFront
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Azure Front Door
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Discussions
Amazon CloudFront
Amazon CloudFront Discussions
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Azure Front Door
Azure Front Door Discussions
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