๐ Cloudflare vs Fastlyโก
Cloudflare bundles CDN, security and a sprawling developer platform. Fastly focuses on a high-performance, highly configurable CDN loved by engineering-heavy teams.
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๐ Cloudflare
- โFree CDN tier with bundled security and DNS
- โMassive network and Workers edge platform
- โWide product suite from WAF to Zero Trust
- โEasy onboarding for any size of team
โกFastly
- โExtremely configurable with instant cache purges
- โPowerful VCL for custom edge logic
- โStrong real-time logging and observability
- โFavored for performance-critical media sites
Verdict
Cloudflare wins for an all-in-one platform with a free tier and broad features. Fastly wins for engineering teams wanting fine-grained edge control and instant purges.
Frequently asked
Which has instant cache purging?+
Fastly is known for near-instant global cache purges, a key strength for dynamic sites.
Is Cloudflare cheaper?+
Cloudflare's free CDN tier makes it cheaper to start; Fastly is usage-priced.
Which is more configurable?+
Fastly's VCL allows very fine-grained edge configuration and custom logic.
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