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6,835 views|6,190 comparisons
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724 views|455 comparisons
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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Akamai and G-Core Labs CDN based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two CDN solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Akamai vs. G-Core Labs CDN Report (Updated: March 2024).
769,479 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use.
Here are some excerpts of what they said:
Pros
"Akamai has a very established network of PoPs globally.""The solution's most valuable feature is that it has been quite helpful in our company, especially when it comes to applications needing updates frequently.""Akamai's scalability is good.""The solution's technical support is very prompt and good.""The solution's technical support is very good...The installation phase of Akamai was easy.""The worldwide reach of the Akamai CDN is one of the key values of this CDN and the agreements worldwide that they keep running.""This solution can be used for web , video and media caching and streaming.""It's a scalable and reliable solution."

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"Since transitioning to G-Core, our site has started working much faster, and freezes have stopped. Users are staying on the site longer and visiting more sections. We increased the number of customers by 30 percent in the past six months. This is partially attributable to G-Core services.""The support is amazing! They solve the issues on the fly.""Uptime is always perfect.""The CDN interface is intuitive and user-friendly, and there are no intrusive ads or upselling additional services. Everything is self-contained, and it's a convenient CDN overall. We also loved that they provided a free trial period. They always seem to do what's best for the consumer and the internet."

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Cons
"The fact that it is an expensive product is its only shortcoming.""When we open tickets, we have a delay in response times.""I'd like to see more Web 3.0 and IoT solutions.""Akamai should improve its integrations.""Akamai's configuration part is an area of concern where improvements are required to make the process easy.""Sometimes a little hard to navigate around the user console.""The product's scalability can be improved since certain shortcomings regarding the security part of the solution currently exist.""The solution could offer more integrations."

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"I would like to have one optimized report that we could use for our own needs.""It would be great if there were a section on the provider's website that shows a set of services for a particular business. It would be helpful to have some kind of checklist of services that are suitable for your blog, which are required, and which can be set up later.""There are some nuances in the tariff configurations that we found confusing. We would like more flexibility in this area.""Once in the past six months, we got a "site is unavailable" error for a maximum of 20 minutes."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "This is a very expensive solution but it works well."
  • "Quite high in price, but equivalent to other enterprise products on the market"
  • "The price of Akamai could be less expensive."
  • "The solution's pricing is based on bandwidth."
  • "The solution can be one of the more expensive options, reflecting their established market position."
  • "Akamai is an expensive tool. Moreover, we have a pay-as-you-go model for additional features."
  • "It is an expensive product. The licensing costs for the solution are based on the usage. If we need premium support, we need to buy it from Akamai."
  • "The price of the solution depends upon its usage."
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  • "The price of G-Core Labs CDN is very reasonable in comparison with other companies. We've done a lot of research into CDN providers, and G-Core offers the best service for the lowest cost."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature in managing web traffic has been the ability to handle vertical scaling effectively.
    Top Answer:One area for improvement with Akamai could be pricing.
    Top Answer:Akamai is useful for web content delivery in business because it helps improve speed, reliability, and security. Caching content closer to users reduces latency and improves load times. This is… more »
    Top Answer:Compared to other solutions currently available on the market, the price of G-Core Labs CDN is very reasonable. G-Core CDN has 4 pricing editions: a free model, START 1.5TB, PRO 5TB, and a custom… more »
    Top Answer:The support is amazing! They solve the issues on the fly.
    Top Answer:When I was setting up a website, I did not have a specialist who would help me to understand what settings I needed or didn't need at all. I’ve read a lot of information to understand what exactly is… more »
    Ranking
    3rd
    out of 34 in CDN
    Views
    6,835
    Comparisons
    6,190
    Reviews
    13
    Average Words per Review
    470
    Rating
    8.9
    9th
    out of 34 in CDN
    Views
    724
    Comparisons
    455
    Reviews
    3
    Average Words per Review
    459
    Rating
    9.3
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    Overview

    Akamai is a powerful solution that aims to enhance the performance and reliability of websites and applications. With features like excellent performance, robust security measures, and efficient content delivery, it optimizes user experience. It also offers bandwidth optimization, caching, online asset security, and protection against DDoS attacks. Users value its wide network coverage and reliable customer support.

    Powerful edge and cloud solutions for media business and the entertainment industry

    Sample Customers
    * **Amazon** * **Apple** * **AT&T** * **Bank of America** * **Capital One** * **Cisco** * **Coca-Cola** * **Delta Air Lines** * **Disney** * **Ebay** * **Facebook** * **Google** * **Home Depot** * **HP** * **IBM** * **Intel** * **JPMorgan Chase** * **LinkedIn** * **McDonald's** * **Microsoft** * **Netflix** * **Nike** * **Oracle** * **PayPal** * **Pinterest** * **Qualcomm** * **Rakuten** * **SAP** * **Spotify** * **Tesla** * **Toyota** * **Visa** * **Walmart** * **WeWork**
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    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Comms Service Provider38%
    Media Company13%
    Leisure / Travel Company13%
    Consumer Goods Company13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization27%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company25%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Media Company10%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise43%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business14%
    Midsize Enterprise34%
    Large Enterprise52%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business44%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise38%
    Buyer's Guide
    Akamai vs. G-Core Labs CDN
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Akamai vs. G-Core Labs CDN and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    769,479 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Akamai is ranked 3rd in CDN with 18 reviews while G-Core Labs CDN is ranked 9th in CDN with 4 reviews. Akamai is rated 9.0, while G-Core Labs CDN is rated 9.2. The top reviewer of Akamai writes "An easy to setup product offering multiple useful functionalities under a single package". On the other hand, the top reviewer of G-Core Labs CDN writes "Works without interruption, scales well, and has perfect uptime". Akamai is most compared with Cloudflare, Azure Front Door, Imperva DDoS, Amazon CloudFront and Fastly, whereas G-Core Labs CDN is most compared with Cloudflare, Cloudflare DNS and Amazon CloudFront. See our Akamai vs. G-Core Labs CDN report.

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