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Google Media CDN vs KeyCDN
Both stand on cdn software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Google Media CDN provides extensive caching, routing, protocol, and access-control options for high-throughput media delivery. Buyers must request pricing and enablement, and should account for its stated workload and protocol limitations.
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KeyCDN offers both origin-fetching and storage-based delivery, with image processing and a broad set of listed security options. Review the usage rates and minimum payment before choosing it, as costs vary by region and service.
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| Google Media CDN | KeyCDN | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 1 | 9 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cloud.google.com | keycdn.com |
| On cdn software | #29 of 33 | #25 of 33 |
Google Media CDN: what it does well
- 59 edge locations
- Origin shielding and configurable cache policies
- HTTP/3, HTTP/2, and HTTP/1.1 support
- Cloud Armor traffic controls
- REST, CLI, console, and Terraform tooling
What to know first
- Pricing is available only on request
- No free plan
- Does not support RTMP or WebRTC delivery
- Google advises against sensitive or user-specific workloads
KeyCDN: what it does well
- Pull Zones and Push Zones are available
- Image Processing transforms and optimizes images
- Includes DDoS protection and two-factor authentication
- 24/7 technical support at no additional cost
- 14-day trial does not require a credit card
What to know first
- No free plan
- Minimum charge is $4 per month
- Minimum payment is $49
- Additional Zones cost $1 per month
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