# Google Cloud CDN, IBM Video Streaming vs Azure Content Delivery Network Comparison

| | Google Cloud CDN | IBM Video Streaming | Azure Content Delivery Network | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 3.6 out of 5 | 3.8 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 110 | 15 | 18 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (47.2% of reviews) | Enterprise (50.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (52.9% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Free Trial Per Month | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Google Cloud CDN

Pros:
- Ease of Use (3 reviews)
- CDN Performance (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Caching Issues (1 reviews)
- Complex Analytics (1 reviews)

### IBM Video Streaming

**Not enough data**

### Azure Content Delivery Network

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Google Cloud CDN | IBM Video Streaming | Azure Content Delivery Network | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (81 reviews) | 7.5 (10 reviews) | 8.7 (17 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (83 reviews) | 7.8 (10 reviews) | 7.5 (17 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.2 (10 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (77 reviews) | 7.5 (10 reviews) | 7.2 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.3 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.4 (81 reviews) | 6.5 (10 reviews) | 7.3 (17 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Google Cloud CDN

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free Trial

Price: Free Trial Per Month

Description: New customers get $300 in free credits to spend on Cloud CDN during the first 90 days.

Key Features:
- All regular features are included

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-cdn/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### IBM Video Streaming

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Azure Content Delivery Network

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Content Delivery Network (CDN)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Google Cloud CDN** | 8.8/10 | 75 |
| **IBM Video Streaming** | N/A | N/A |
| **Azure Content Delivery Network** | 8.3/10 | 14 |

#### Content

| Feature | Google Cloud CDN | IBM Video Streaming | Azure Content Delivery Network | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Static Content Caching** | 9.2 (69 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.4 (13 reviews) | 
| **Dynamic Content Routing** | 8.8 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (12 reviews) | 
| **Cache purging** | 8.8 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (12 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Content Delivery Network (CDN)

| Feature | Google Cloud CDN | IBM Video Streaming | Azure Content Delivery Network | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Google Cloud CDN | IBM Video Streaming | Azure Content Delivery Network | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **SSL** | 9.1 (67 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 
| **Custom SSL** | 8.7 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (8 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | Google Cloud CDN | IBM Video Streaming | Azure Content Delivery Network | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboard** | 8.8 (69 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 
| **Reports** | 8.6 (64 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (12 reviews) | 
| **Logs** | 8.7 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Google Cloud CDN | IBM Video Streaming | Azure Content Delivery Network | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **API** | 9.0 (63 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (11 reviews) | 
| **CMS Integration** | 8.7 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.8 (9 reviews) | 

### Enterprise Content Delivery Network (eCDN)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Google Cloud CDN** | N/A | N/A |
| **IBM Video Streaming** | N/A | N/A |
| **Azure Content Delivery Network** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Google Cloud CDN | IBM Video Streaming | Azure Content Delivery Network | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations / APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Administration Console** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Availability Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Traffic Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Media Delivery

| Feature | Google Cloud CDN | IBM Video Streaming | Azure Content Delivery Network | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Video Delivery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Software Distribution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Static Content Caching** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dynamic Content Routing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security and Performance

| Feature | Google Cloud CDN | IBM Video Streaming | Azure Content Delivery Network | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Patch Deployment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Enterprise Content Delivery Network (eCDN)

| Feature | Google Cloud CDN | IBM Video Streaming | Azure Content Delivery Network | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Live Stream

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Google Cloud CDN** | N/A | N/A |
| **IBM Video Streaming** | N/A | N/A |
| **Azure Content Delivery Network** | N/A | N/A |

#### Software Options

| Feature | Google Cloud CDN | IBM Video Streaming | Azure Content Delivery Network | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hosted Platform** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Social Media Stream** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Platform Streaming** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Embeddable** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Audience Tools

| Feature | Google Cloud CDN | IBM Video Streaming | Azure Content Delivery Network | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Live Rewind** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Live Chat** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Pause** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Streamer Tools

| Feature | Google Cloud CDN | IBM Video Streaming | Azure Content Delivery Network | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Highlight Clips** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Archive** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Monetization Options** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Live Stream

| Feature | Google Cloud CDN | IBM Video Streaming | Azure Content Delivery Network | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Video CMS

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Google Cloud CDN** | N/A | N/A |
| **IBM Video Streaming** | N/A | N/A |
| **Azure Content Delivery Network** | N/A | N/A |

#### Customization

| Feature | Google Cloud CDN | IBM Video Streaming | Azure Content Delivery Network | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Thumbnails** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Metadata** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Annotations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Organization

| Feature | Google Cloud CDN | IBM Video Streaming | Azure Content Delivery Network | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Availability Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Playlists** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deep Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Video CMS

| Feature | Google Cloud CDN | IBM Video Streaming | Azure Content Delivery Network | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Content Delivery Network (CDN) Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/content-delivery-network-cdn)


**Unique to IBM Video Streaming (3):** [Enterprise Content Delivery Network (eCDN) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/enterprise-content-delivery-network-ecdn), [Video CMS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-cms), [Live Stream Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/live-stream-software)

**Unique to Azure Content Delivery Network (1):** [Enterprise Content Delivery Network (eCDN) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/enterprise-content-delivery-network-ecdn)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Google Cloud CDN | IBM Video Streaming | Azure Content Delivery Network | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 47.2% | 21.4% | 52.9% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 26.4% | 28.6% | 29.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 26.4% | 50.0% | 17.6% | 

### By Industry

#### Google Cloud CDN

- **Information Technology and Services:** 24.5%
- **Computer Software:** 16.0%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 4.7%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.7%
- **Information Services:** 3.8%
- **Automotive:** 2.8%
- **Retail:** 2.8%
- **Entertainment:** 2.8%
- **Accounting:** 1.9%
- **E-Learning:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 34.0%

#### IBM Video Streaming

- **Higher Education:** 21.4%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 14.3%
- **Utilities:** 7.1%
- **Program Development:** 7.1%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 7.1%
- **Insurance:** 7.1%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 7.1%
- **Financial Services:** 7.1%
- **Computer Software:** 7.1%
- **Banking:** 7.1%
- **Other:** 7.1%

#### Azure Content Delivery Network

- **Computer Software:** 27.8%
- **Internet:** 11.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 11.1%
- **Wholesale:** 5.6%
- **Sporting Goods:** 5.6%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.6%
- **Media Production:** 5.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.6%
- **Higher Education:** 5.6%
- **Civil Engineering:** 5.6%
- **Other:** 11.1%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Google Cloud CDN

- [Cloudflare Application Security and Performance](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudflare-application-security-and-performance/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (601 reviews)
- [Bunny CDN](https://www.g2.com/products/bunny-cdn/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (477 reviews)
- [Amazon CloudFront](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-cloudfront/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (192 reviews)
- [Akamai Content Delivery Solutions (CDN)](https://www.g2.com/products/akamai-content-delivery-solutions-cdn/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (49 reviews)
- [Netlify](https://www.g2.com/products/netlify/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (76 reviews)
- [Varnish Software](https://www.g2.com/products/varnish-software/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (100 reviews)
- [KeyCDN](https://www.g2.com/products/keycdn/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (71 reviews)
- [Gumlet](https://www.g2.com/products/gumlet/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (356 reviews)
- [Hostinger](https://www.g2.com/products/hostinger/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (813 reviews)
- [StackPath CDN](https://www.g2.com/products/stackpath-cdn/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (40 reviews)

### Alternatives to IBM Video Streaming

- [Zight](https://www.g2.com/products/zight/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1233 reviews)
- [Cloudflare Application Security and Performance](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudflare-application-security-and-performance/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (601 reviews)
- [Vimeo](https://www.g2.com/products/vimeo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (723 reviews)
- [Vadoo](https://www.g2.com/products/vadoo/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (482 reviews)
- [Loom](https://www.g2.com/products/atlassian-loom/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2409 reviews)
- [Hippo Video](https://www.g2.com/products/hippo-video-hippo-video/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (736 reviews)
- [Synthesia](https://www.g2.com/products/synthesia/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (2752 reviews)
- [Wistia](https://www.g2.com/products/wistia/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1084 reviews)
- [Ziflow](https://www.g2.com/products/ziflow/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (938 reviews)
- [Gumlet](https://www.g2.com/products/gumlet/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (356 reviews)

### Alternatives to Azure Content Delivery Network

- [Cloudflare Application Security and Performance](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudflare-application-security-and-performance/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (601 reviews)
- [Amazon CloudFront](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-cloudfront/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (192 reviews)
- [Varnish Software](https://www.g2.com/products/varnish-software/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (100 reviews)
- [Akamai Content Delivery Solutions (CDN)](https://www.g2.com/products/akamai-content-delivery-solutions-cdn/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (49 reviews)
- [Bunny CDN](https://www.g2.com/products/bunny-cdn/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (477 reviews)
- [Netlify](https://www.g2.com/products/netlify/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (76 reviews)
- [Gumlet](https://www.g2.com/products/gumlet/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (356 reviews)
- [Hostinger](https://www.g2.com/products/hostinger/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (813 reviews)
- [ImageKit](https://www.g2.com/products/imagekit/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (300 reviews)
- [KeyCDN](https://www.g2.com/products/keycdn/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (71 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Google Cloud CDN

- Title: [Can I use this CDN for non-google cloud products?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-use-this-cdn-for-non-google-cloud-products) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Previously, there was no scope for using it for non-google cloud products, but now they have recently updated for non google cloud products with the help of..."

### IBM Video Streaming

No discussions available for this product.

### Azure Content Delivery Network

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/google-cloud-cdn-vs-ibm-video-streaming-vs-azure-content-delivery-network)