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Best Web Accelerator Software in 2026

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    Apache Traffic Server

    Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+1

    Apache Traffic Server combines caching, proxying, and layer 7 load balancing in a self-hosted server. Its deployment options and plug-in APIs suit organizations that need to tailor proxy behavior.

    9.2 Open source Visit site
  2. 2

    Amazon CloudFront

    Free plan APIWeb

    CloudFront combines global content delivery with edge customization, security controls, and AWS monitoring options. A free plan is available, while paid plans start at $15 a month per distribution.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
  3. 3

    CacheFly

    Free plan APIWeb

    CacheFly combines CDN delivery with programmable edge controls and a dedicated cache option.

    7.2 Pricing on request Visit site
  4. 4

    Cloudinary

    by Cloudinary
    Free plan APIExtensionWeb

    Cloudinary combines media lifecycle tools, APIs, and AI-assisted asset capabilities in one platform. The free tier has defined usage limits; paid options start at $89/mo (annual).

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $89/mo (annual) Visit site
  5. 5

    ImageKit

    by ImageKit
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone

    ImageKit combines media delivery and transformation with DAM, video, and collaboration tools. Check its plan limits and upload caps against your requirements before choosing a plan.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $9/mo Visit site
  6. 6

    Squid

    Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1

    Squid offers self-hosted caching, access controls, and multiple cache arrangements without a software charge.

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
  7. 7

    Sirv

    by Sirv
    Free plan APIWeb
    6.7 Free plan · paid from $19/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
  8. 8

    BelugaCDN

    by BelugaCDN
    Free trial APIWeb

    BelugaCDN lists CDN delivery, analytics, management, and security features alongside usage-based pricing. Before choosing it, note the stated small-file limitation and the request overage fee.

    6.1 From $0.01 · 30-day trial Visit site
  9. 9

    CDNvideo

    Free trial APIWeb
    5.9 Pricing on request Visit site
  10. 10

    CDNsun

    Free trial API

    Choose CDNsun if you need a CDN for websites, software distribution, or streaming, with API access and a 15-day trial.

    5.8 Visit site
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    Azure Front Door

    Paid APIWeb

    Azure Front Door combines global delivery, routing, and security for Azure-hosted or connected origins.

    5.7 From $35/mo Visit site
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    imgix

    by imgix
    Free trial APIWeb

    Choose imgix if you need an API-centered pipeline for transforming and delivering images and video, with AI editing and caption features.

    5.7 From $25/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    KeyCDN

    Free trial APIWeb

    KeyCDN offers both origin-fetching and storage-based delivery, with image processing and a broad set of listed security options.

    5.7 From $0.04 · 14-day trial Visit site
  14. 14

    NGINX Plus

    Paid Linux
    4.0 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site

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