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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: May 2024).
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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use.
Here are some excerpts of what they said:
Pros
"The solution's technical support is very prompt and good.""The most valuable feature of Akamai is its ease of use and simple integration. Additionally, the solution has new aspects added to it regularly.""This solution can be used for web , video and media caching and streaming.""Akamai provides low-latency throughput.""Akamai has a very established network of PoPs globally.""Akamai's scalability is good.""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.""We can see how much traffic can be downloaded on the portal."

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"The support is amazing! They solve the issues on the fly.""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.""Uptime is always perfect.""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."

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Cons
"The solution could offer more integrations.""Caching strategy is an area with certain shortcomings in the solution where improvements are required.""It would be better if we could be notified about specific attacks.""While it's great for solutions with high scalability, like global e-commerce, it's not really built for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). It has too many options and can be complex for SMBs to utilize.""One area for improvement with Akamai could be pricing.""Akamai should improve its integrations.""I would like to see improvements in the security aspect. The web application firewall needs to be enhanced and offers more customization options.""Local connectivity would be great linked to our own telecom/Cablevision CDN."

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"There are some nuances in the tariff configurations that we found confusing. We would like more flexibility in this area.""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.""Once in the past six months, we got a "site is unavailable" error for a maximum of 20 minutes.""I would like to have one optimized report that we could use for our own needs."

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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:We are closely monitoring the improvements in statistics on using the CDN resource. Now it can be viewed by different parameters: geography, individual users, devices, and more. We are waiting for new… 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 Organization26%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company25%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Media Company9%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise43%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business14%
    Midsize Enterprise33%
    Large Enterprise53%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business43%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise38%
    Buyer's Guide
    Akamai vs. G-Core Labs CDN
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Akamai vs. G-Core Labs CDN and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
    772,649 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 "Available worldwide with over 300,000 servers globally for content delivery". 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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