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Compare Cloudinary and Fastly CDN 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (47.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$224.00
No pricing available
Cloudinary
Star Rating
(164)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$224.00
Free Trial is available
Browse all 6 pricing plansFastly CDN
Star Rating
(86)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (47.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Fastly CDNSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Cloudinary excels in image optimization, receiving high praise for its ability to handle large files and upscale images efficiently. Users appreciate features like testing transformations, which streamline their workflow.
- Users say that Fastly CDN provides a user-friendly dashboard that simplifies traffic management and caching. Many find it easy to navigate, allowing for quick adjustments and smooth page loading, which enhances overall site performance.
- According to verified reviews, Cloudinary's free plan offers substantial value, with users highlighting the convenience of purchasing upgrades as needed. This flexibility has made it a popular choice for personal projects, such as hosting wedding pictures.
- Reviewers mention that while Fastly CDN is powerful, the configuration process can be time-consuming. However, once set up, users find it to be a fast and effective managed CDN tool that significantly boosts website speed.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Cloudinary's asset management capabilities are impressive, with users enjoying the ease of storing and searching for assets in one centralized location, which enhances productivity and organization.
- Users report that Fastly CDN's edge cloud platform is particularly beneficial for developers, providing essential tools for building optimized applications. This focus on speed, security, and scalability has garnered positive feedback from those in tech-centric roles.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cloudinary
Advanced
$224.00
Engaging visual experiences with advanced features.
- Custom domain (CNAME) support
- Optional HTTPS SSL Certificate
- Authentication Options
Fastly CDN
No pricing availableFree Trial
Cloudinary
Free Trial is available
Fastly CDN
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
134
9.2
65
Ease of Use
8.4
134
9.0
66
Ease of Setup
8.7
106
8.7
39
Ease of Admin
8.1
54
8.8
39
Quality of Support
8.6
107
9.4
66
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
54
9.6
38
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
129
9.6
62
Features by Category
Interface and Performance
8.6
83
Not enough data
8.0
84
Not enough data
8.0
84
Not enough data
8.4
82
Not enough data
6.9
84
Not enough data
Asset Management
9.1
85
Not enough data
8.2
83
Not enough data
8.7
85
Not enough data
7.7
82
Not enough data
7.2
78
Not enough data
7.0
78
Not enough data
7.2
73
Not enough data
7.1
75
Not enough data
Media Types
8.0
73
Not enough data
7.0
72
Not enough data
9.5
83
Not enough data
Administration
7.4
77
Not enough data
7.7
81
Not enough data
7.4
77
Not enough data
7.0
71
Not enough data
7.3
74
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Digital Asset Management
6.8
33
Not enough data
Content
Not enough data
9.1
45
Not enough data
9.1
41
Not enough data
9.2
45
Agentic AI - Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
9.2
42
Not enough data
9.2
41
Management
Not enough data
9.1
45
Not enough data
8.8
44
Not enough data
8.7
45
Integration
Not enough data
9.2
40
Not enough data
9.0
29
Software Options
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Audience Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Streamer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Live Stream
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Hosting
7.7
18
Not enough data
6.5
17
Not enough data
5.0
16
Not enough data
Management
7.8
17
Not enough data
8.5
17
Not enough data
7.6
17
Not enough data
6.5
17
Not enough data
Marketing
5.9
16
Not enough data
5.8
16
Not enough data
7.0
17
Not enough data
6.0
16
Not enough data
Insights
6.9
16
Not enough data
7.3
17
Not enough data
Generative AI
4.9
18
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
7.3
18
Not enough data
5.9
17
Not enough data
6.9
16
Not enough data
6.3
15
Not enough data
6.4
16
Not enough data
5.4
16
Not enough data
Security
7.9
18
Not enough data
7.9
18
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Hosting
5.5
10
Not enough data
5.7
10
Not enough data
6.2
10
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Performance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
API Features
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
Security and Compliance
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
7.0
10
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
Technical Features
7.3
59
Not enough data
7.0
59
Not enough data
Optimization Features
8.3
57
Not enough data
8.3
61
Not enough data
Content Delivery Network (CDN) Type
7.7
56
Not enough data
8.6
57
Not enough data
8.4
52
Not enough data
Data Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
User Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Modernization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Performance Improvement - Application Server
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Application Server
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Photo Editing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Usability - Load Balancing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance Optimization - Load Balancing
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 & Compliance - Load Balancing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cloudinary and Fastly CDN are categorized as Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS) and Image Optimization
Unique Categories
Fastly CDN is categorized as Live Stream, Load Balancing, Web Server Accelerator, Content Delivery Network (CDN), and Application Server
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cloudinary
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Fastly CDN
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Retail
10.5%
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
6.3%
Computer Software
6.3%
Marketing and Advertising
5.6%
Information Technology and Services
5.6%
Other
65.7%
Information Technology and Services
19.3%
Computer Software
10.8%
Online Media
7.2%
Marketing and Advertising
7.2%
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
7.2%
Other
48.2%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is Cloudinary free to use?
1 Comment
PP
At some extent, Yes. It offer 25000 transformations for free for a month. And 25 GB of media storage for free.Read more
What is RES Cloudinary?
1 Comment
Official Response from Cloudinary
Cloudinary incorporates robust Content Delivery Network (CDN) features to efficiently distribute media assets across the web. With strategically located edge...Read more
Is Cloudinary a database?
1 Comment
Official Response from Cloudinary
No, Cloudinary is a cloud-based service that manages media assets, such as images and videos, for websites and apps. Cloudinary's servers handle the upload,...Read more
Fastly CDN has no discussions with answers
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