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CDN providers

These services deliver and optimize content through globally distributed edge networks.

Our ranked shortlist: the best CDN providers →

At a glance

Tools tracked
5
Entry plans
$1–$20.83/mo
Typical entry plan
$6/mo
Free plan
2 of 5
Cheapest paid
bunny.net, $1/mo
Best value score
bunny.net, 8/10

Every tool we cover

Price tracker →
ToolScoreFromTop listed planFree planTrialPages
ImageKit7.4$9/mo$89/moYes—ReviewPricingAlternatives
bunny.net7.2$1/mo—No14 daysReviewPricing
Gumlet7.2$6/mo*$99/moYes—ReviewPricing
Akamai7.0Custom*—No—ReviewAlternatives
imgix6.5$20.83/mo$416.67/moNo30 daysReviewPricingAlternatives

* Lower confidence: the vendor's pricing page couldn't be read directly or didn't list every price, so the figure was compiled from other public sources and may be incomplete. Check the vendor's page before you buy.

Head-to-head

Highest scored

CDN providers: quick answers

How much do CDN providers cost?

Paid plans for the 5 CDN providers we track start between $1 and $20.83 a month, and the typical entry plan is about $6 a month. 2 of them have a free plan. Akamai doesn't publish a starting price. Prices are the vendors' own, checked Nov 7, 2026; most quote the per-month price when billed annually.

Which CDN provider is the cheapest?

bunny.net has the lowest paid entry plan at $1 a month, followed by Gumlet at $6. If you can live with limits, ImageKit and Gumlet have a free plan.

Which CDN providers have a free plan?

ImageKit and Gumlet have a free plan. bunny.net and imgix offer a free trial instead. Free plans are usually capped on usage, seats or features; each review lists the limits.

Which CDN provider scores highest in our reviews?

ImageKit scores highest at 7.4/10. A feature-rich media platform; check usage caps and overages against your current CDN bill. On value for money alone, bunny.net rates best (8/10).