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Rajpal Singh
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cdnify
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Comparison: Akamai vs CDNify
Finding the right provider for your content delivery needs can be an overwhelming thought as there’s so much choice currently on the market. Here at CDNify, we’ve taken the opportunity to compare ourselves to some of the big names out there, one of them being Akamai. We compare how we differ to Akamai, from prices to network locations.
Price Savings
| Amount | Akamai | CDNify | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500GB | $175 | $29 | $146 |
| 1TB | $350 | $49 | $301 |
| 10TB | $3,500 | $500 | $3,000 |
*Compared August 2014
CDNify Benefits
- Global coverage as standard
- Free custom SSL
- No storage fees
- API integration
- Instant access to over 20+ POPs
Network Locations
| Location | Akamai | CDNify | More POPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 14 | 9 | -5 |
| Europe | 22 | 6 | -16 |
| Asia | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Australia | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| South America | 1 | 0 | -1 |
*Compared August 2014
Conclusion
Akamai is a huge content delivery provider that’s been around for more than a decade, over time their prices have inflated so much that they’re difficult to justify, even for enterprise grade businesses. 10TB of bandwidth is $3,500, however at CDNify it’s $500, ultimately saving enough money to probably a hire a new member of staff.
The only downside at the moment is network comparison as Akamai has 45 locations, whereas CDNify has 20, however there are plans to expand as time goes on in places like Canada, South America, Russia, and Australia.
Overall CDNify is a competitive provider for those looking for all the benefits of a big CDN, all at an affordable price.