Akamai vs Edgio Global CDN vs Highwinds CDN comparison

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We performed a comparison between Akamai, Edgio Global CDN, and Highwinds CDN based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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  • "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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    Top Answer:It's a scalable and reliable solution.
    Top Answer:For Akamai, it is definitely one of the best tools out there. However, there are challenges with how their approach is… more »
    Top Answer:My company uses Akamai for all our web applications since it minimizes attacks, monitors traffic, and filters and blocks… more »
    Top Answer:Edgio could improve their documentation.
    Top Answer:We use the solution for high volume traffic. It is used across various e-commerce platforms to enhance loading times and… more »
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    3rd
    out of 34 in CDN
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    6,880
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    735
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    Also Known As
    Limelight Content Delivery, Limelight Orchestrate Delivery, Limelight Origin Storage
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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.

    Edgio helps build and deliver secure web apps across the globe in milliseconds. Our fully programmable edge network offers comprehensive services to maximize security, performance availability and site operations. 

    All services run at the edge of our private, global network with 250 Tbps of bandwidth capacity. We process 5% of all web traffic and are rapidly growing. Edgio is trusted and relied on by TD Ameritrade, Plus500, Solvay Bank, Yahoo, Deckers Brands, and Coach.

    We offer two best-of-breed CDN services, depending on your needs:

    Global CDN: Ranked as one of the fastest and largest CDNs on earth – our private global network gives you the reliability, bandwidth, and compute capacity to support the most demanding media and software downloads worldwide.

    Next-Gen Web CDN: Natively unify fundamental web application services for protection, acceleration, and development. Our web CDN enables better coordination, management and visibility across your web and API properties. 

    Highwinds Content Delivery Network Features include: HTTP Caching- Core delivery of all types of content. Secure Delivery (SSL)- Secure and protect your digital assets. Instant Purge- Remove content from cache in milliseconds. Script Engine- Programmable CDN with custom business logic. Advanced Analytics- Greater detail and more customization options. API- Easy-to-use, expansive, RESTful API. Command & Control- Real-time operations and instant configurations. Command & Control- Real-time operations and instant configurations.Mobile Content- Optimized CDN for mobile devices.
    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**
    TD Ameritrade, Plus500, Solvay Bank, Yahoo, Deckers Brands, and Coach
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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 Company17%
    Manufacturing Company13%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Healthcare Company9%
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    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise43%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business14%
    Midsize Enterprise34%
    Large Enterprise52%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise61%
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