Gcore CDN

Free plan Web

What Gcore CDN is

Gcore CDN is a web-based content delivery network for web applications, ecommerce, games, software assets, and video streaming. Its network has more than 210 points of presence across six continents, with listed capacity above 200 Tbps and average worldwide latency of 30 ms. The free PAYG plan starts free and includes 1 TB of monthly traffic and 10,000 monthly image optimizations; prices do not include VAT. Traffic overage is €0.01 per GB, and requests beyond 1 billion cost €0.75 per 1 million requests. Signup does not require a credit card. Security features include SSL/TLS encryption with automatic certificate management, L3, L4, and L7 DDoS mitigation, and a web application firewall. Video delivery supports low latency, up to 4K resolution, DRM, and listed streaming protocols. DevOps integrations include Terraform, Grafana monitoring, and programmatic API management. PAYG includes 24/7 email and chat support; Enterprise adds phone support and custom pricing.

Who it suits

Gcore CDN suits teams delivering websites, ecommerce, games, software assets, or video. PAYG provides a no-card-required starting point, while Enterprise is listed for larger workloads.

What it does well

Free PAYG includes 1 TB monthly traffic
More than 210 points of presence across six continents
Includes DDoS mitigation and a web application firewall
Video delivery supports DRM and up to 4K

What to know first

Prices do not include VAT
Traffic overage costs €0.01 per GB
Requests beyond 1 billion incur a listed charge
No built-in player

Limits

PAYG includes 1 TB of monthly traffic and 10k monthly image optimizations. Traffic overage costs €0.01 per GB, and requests above 1 billion cost €0.75 per 1 million. Prices do not include VAT.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
PAYG	Prices do not include VAT. · 1 TB/month included traffic · 10k/month image optimization	Free
PAYG usage overage	Prices do not include VAT. · CDN traffic overage	€0.01 a month
Enterprise	Custom pricing · 24/7 email, chat, and phone support · On-demand direct connection with origin server (PNI)	On request

As gcore.com lists them, read 28 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Open the Gcore CDN website.
Sign up for the free PAYG plan; a credit card is not required.
Configure delivery for a supported workload such as a web application, ecommerce, game, software asset, or video stream.
Use the available access policies, ACLs, secure tokens, and customizable rules as needed.
Use Terraform, Grafana monitoring, or programmatic API management for DevOps integrations.

Verdict

Gcore CDN combines web and video delivery with listed network capacity, security controls, and a free PAYG entry point. Buyers should account for usage overages, request charges, and VAT exclusion when considering its listed pricing.

Questions

Is Gcore CDN free to start?

Yes. PAYG starts free, and signup does not require a credit card.

What is included in PAYG?

PAYG includes 1 TB of monthly traffic and 10k monthly image optimizations. Prices do not include VAT.

What are the overage charges?

Traffic overage costs €0.01 per GB. Requests over 1 billion cost €0.75 per 1 million requests.

Which platforms does Gcore CDN support?

Gcore CDN is web-based.

Does Gcore CDN support video delivery?

Yes. It supports low-latency streaming, DRM, resolutions up to 4K, and formats including HLS, LL-HLS, LL-DASH, MPEG-DASH, HTTP-FLV, MP4, WebM, and MP3.

What support comes with PAYG and Enterprise?

PAYG includes 24/7 email and chat support. Enterprise also includes phone support and has custom pricing.

Facts from Gcore CDN's own pages

Access controls: The CDN offers advanced access policies, ACLs, secure tokens, and customizable rules. · gcore.com, 28 Sept 2026
Starting price: CDN PAYG starts at €0 per month. · gcore.com, 28 Sept 2026
Company contact: Gcore lists [email protected], [email protected], and a Luxembourg phone number. · gcore.com, 28 Sept 2026
DDoS protection: L3, L4, and L7 DDoS mitigation is included across all plans. · gcore.com, 28 Sept 2026
Edge locations: 210 · gcore.com, 24 Sept 2026
Founded: 2014 · gcore.com, 28 Sept 2026
Free plan: Yes · gcore.com, 24 Sept 2026
Free signup: The CDN is free to start and does not require a credit card. · gcore.com, 28 Sept 2026
Global network: The service has more than 210 PoPs across six continents. · gcore.com, 28 Sept 2026
Headquarters: Luxembourg · gcore.com, 28 Sept 2026
Image optimization: Yes · gcore.com, 24 Sept 2026
Image optimization: PAYG includes image optimization for 10,000 images per month. · gcore.com, 28 Sept 2026
DevOps integrations: Integrations include Terraform, Grafana monitoring, and programmatic API management. · gcore.com, 28 Sept 2026
Average latency: Average worldwide latency is listed as 30 ms. · gcore.com, 28 Sept 2026
Network capacity: The network capacity is listed as more than 200 Tbps. · gcore.com, 28 Sept 2026
Origin shield: Yes · gcore.com, 24 Sept 2026
Supported workloads: The CDN targets web applications, ecommerce, games, software assets, and video streaming. · gcore.com, 28 Sept 2026
Request overage: Requests over 1 billion cost €0.75 per 1 million requests. · gcore.com, 28 Sept 2026
Traffic encryption: The CDN provides SSL/TLS encryption with automatic certificate management. · gcore.com, 28 Sept 2026
Technical support: PAYG includes 24/7 email and chat support; Enterprise also includes phone support. · gcore.com, 28 Sept 2026
Traffic overage: Traffic overage is €0.01 per GB on PAYG. · gcore.com, 28 Sept 2026
Trial details: The page says the CDN is free to start; no CDN trial duration or refund policy is stated. · gcore.com, 28 Sept 2026
Video capability: Video streaming supports 0.5–4 second latency and up to 10 million viewers. · gcore.com, 28 Sept 2026
Web application firewall: A next-generation WAF blocks threats before they reach the application. · gcore.com, 28 Sept 2026

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