Need advice about which tool to choose?Ask the StackShare community!

Akamai

1.9K
425
+ 1
0
Google Cloud CDN

81
227
+ 1
2
Add tool

Akamai vs Google Cloud CDN: What are the differences?

What is Akamai? The leading platform for cloud, mobile, media and security across any device, anywhere. If you've ever shopped online, downloaded music, watched a web video or connected to work remotely, you've probably used Akamai's cloud platform. Akamai helps businesses connect the hyperconnected, empowering them to transform and reinvent their business online. We remove the complexities of technology, so you can focus on driving your business faster forward.

What is Google Cloud CDN? Low-latency, low-cost content delivery using Google's global network. Google Cloud CDN leverages Google's globally distributed edge caches to accelerate content delivery for websites and applications served out of Google Compute Engine. Cloud CDN lowers network latency, offloads origins, and reduces serving costs. Once you've set up HTTP(S) Load Balancing, simply enable Cloud CDN with a single checkbox.

Akamai and Google Cloud CDN belong to "Content Delivery Network" category of the tech stack.

Salesforce, Yahoo!, and New Yorker are some of the popular companies that use Akamai, whereas Google Cloud CDN is used by Teleport, Resource Guru, and Reveel Technologies. Akamai has a broader approval, being mentioned in 92 company stacks & 13 developers stacks; compared to Google Cloud CDN, which is listed in 6 company stacks and 3 developer stacks.

Get Advice from developers at your company using StackShare Enterprise. Sign up for StackShare Enterprise.
Learn More
Pros of Akamai
Pros of Google Cloud CDN
    Be the first to leave a pro
    • 2
      Extremely Fast

    Sign up to add or upvote prosMake informed product decisions

    Cons of Akamai
    Cons of Google Cloud CDN
      Be the first to leave a con
      • 2
        Very expensive not for newbies

      Sign up to add or upvote consMake informed product decisions

      What is Akamai?

      If you've ever shopped online, downloaded music, watched a web video or connected to work remotely, you've probably used Akamai's cloud platform. Akamai helps businesses connect the hyperconnected, empowering them to transform and reinvent their business online. We remove the complexities of technology, so you can focus on driving your business faster forward.

      What is Google Cloud CDN?

      Google Cloud CDN leverages Google's globally distributed edge caches to accelerate content delivery for websites and applications served out of Google Compute Engine. Cloud CDN lowers network latency, offloads origins, and reduces serving costs. Once you've set up HTTP(S) Load Balancing, simply enable Cloud CDN with a single checkbox.

      Need advice about which tool to choose?Ask the StackShare community!

      What companies use Akamai?
      What companies use Google Cloud CDN?
      See which teams inside your own company are using Akamai or Google Cloud CDN.
      Sign up for StackShare EnterpriseLearn More

      Sign up to get full access to all the companiesMake informed product decisions

      What tools integrate with Akamai?
      What tools integrate with Google Cloud CDN?

      Sign up to get full access to all the tool integrationsMake informed product decisions

      Blog Posts

      What are some alternatives to Akamai and Google Cloud CDN?
      CloudFlare
      Cloudflare speeds up and protects millions of websites, APIs, SaaS services, and other properties connected to the Internet.
      Fastly
      Fastly's real-time content delivery network gives you total control over your content, unprecedented access to performance analytics, and the ability to instantly update content in 150 milliseconds.
      Apigee
      API management, design, analytics, and security are at the heart of modern digital architecture. The Apigee intelligent API platform is a complete solution for moving business to the digital world.
      Imperva
      It provides complete cyber security by protecting what really matters most—your data and applications—whether on-premises or in the cloud.
      F5
      It powers apps from development through their entire life cycle, so our customers can deliver differentiated, high-performing, and secure digital experiences.
      See all alternatives