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Akamai CDN

byAkamai
in Edge Distribution Platforms
4.7
2026

Overview

Product Information on Akamai CDN

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Akamai CDN?

Akamai CDN is a software designed to optimize web content delivery by distributing resources across a global network of servers. It reduces latency and improves load times by caching data close to users and routing requests efficiently, supporting high availability and scalability for websites and online applications. The software provides features such as real-time monitoring, security controls to mitigate distributed denial-of-service threats, and analytics tools for traffic and performance insights. Akamai CDN addresses business challenges related to delivering consistent digital experiences to users across various geographic locations, enhancing reliability and speed for content and media distribution.

Akamai CDN Pricing

Akamai CDN software offers a pricing model based on factors such as bandwidth usage, data transfer volume, and geographic delivery locations. Pricing may vary depending on selected product features and support levels, with options for custom quotes suited to specific requirements. No fixed public plans are provided, and pricing is tailored according to usage and service configuration.

Overall experience with Akamai CDN

Manager, IT Security and Risk Management
50M - 250M USD, IT Services
FAVORABLE

“Even with a small team, stable security can be implemented across the entire company site.”

5.0
Jun 22, 2026
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Senior Digital Analytics Manager
1B - 3B USD, Retail
CRITICAL

“Akamai Delivers Strong Reliability At Scale But Feels Dated In Usability”

3.0
Feb 19, 2026
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2026
For Market:
Edge Distribution Platforms

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About Company

Company Description

Updated 24th March 2026

Akamai is the AI infrastructure company that builds, secures, and scales applications on a massively distributed network. Our cloud, cybersecurity, and content delivery services give our customers mission-critical resilience, instant AI-driven experiences, and flawless streaming across the globe.

Company Details

Updated 24th March 2026
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1998
Head office location
Cambridge, United States
Number of employees
5001 - 10000
Website
https://www.akamai.com

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Akamai CDN Reviews and Ratings

4.7

(372 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
73%
4 Star
26%
3 Star
1%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?
  • Manager, IT Security and Risk Management
    50M-1B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Even with a small team, stable security can be implemented across the entire company site.

    5.0
    Jun 22, 2026
    We currently use this product on over 50 websites, and it reliably blocks access from malicious bots. As a result, the unnecessary load on our servers has been reduced, which has helped mitigate security risks. In terms of implementation, we were able to deploy it internally in just 1-2 weeks per site. While we still have many sites that haven't adopted it yet, we feel that this ease of use will make future expansion easier. We also highly appreciate the excellent support we receive, and the ability to continuously consult with them about strengthening security while using the system. Furthermore, we have multiple overseas locations and receive a certain amount of access from abroad, but the CDN's delivery performance remains stable, contributing to improved availability of our web services. Overall, we are very satisfied with this product.
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  • Manager, IT Security and Risk Management
    50M-1B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Even with a small team, stable security can be implemented across the entire company site.

    5.0
    Jun 22, 2026
    We currently use this product on over 50 websites, and it reliably blocks access from malicious bots. As a result, the unnecessary load on our servers has been reduced, which has helped mitigate security risks. In terms of implementation, we were able to deploy it internally in just 1-2 weeks per site. While we still have many sites that haven't adopted it yet, we feel that this ease of use will make future expansion easier. We also highly appreciate the excellent support we receive, and the ability to continuously consult with them about strengthening security while using the system. Furthermore, we have multiple overseas locations and receive a certain amount of access from abroad, but the CDN's delivery performance remains stable, contributing to improved availability of our web services. Overall, we are very satisfied with this product.
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User Sentiment About Akamai CDN
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Akamai CDN Likes & Dislikes

Like

The biggest advantage is the ease with which settings created once can be deployed to other sites. We manage over 50 websites, and by preparing templates that consolidate rules and access controls, we no longer need to rebuild everything from scratch for each site. We can reuse common settings on new sites, and initial setup, which previously took a day per site, can now be completed in about an hour. Thanks to this, we can add several sites per month without our operations collapsing, and a small team of 2-3 IT administrators can steadily expand our coverage across the entire company. We highly value the fact that manual configuration errors are less likely, and we can maintain quality while deploying settings horizontally.

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Like

The biggest advantage is the ease with which settings created once can be deployed to other sites. We manage over 50 websites, and by preparing templates that consolidate rules and access controls, we no longer need to rebuild everything from scratch for each site. We can reuse common settings on new sites, and initial setup, which previously took a day per site, can now be completed in about an hour. Thanks to this, we can add several sites per month without our operations collapsing, and a small team of 2-3 IT administrators can steadily expand our coverage across the entire company. We highly value the fact that manual configuration errors are less likely, and we can maintain quality while deploying settings horizontally.

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Like

The biggest advantage is the ease with which settings created once can be deployed to other sites. We manage over 50 websites, and by preparing templates that consolidate rules and access controls, we no longer need to rebuild everything from scratch for each site. We can reuse common settings on new sites, and initial setup, which previously took a day per site, can now be completed in about an hour. Thanks to this, we can add several sites per month without our operations collapsing, and a small team of 2-3 IT administrators can steadily expand our coverage across the entire company. We highly value the fact that manual configuration errors are less likely, and we can maintain quality while deploying settings horizontally.

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Dislike

The platform can feel complex and somewhat dated in terms of interface and configuration model. It isn't especially intuitive for non-specialists, and the most meaningful changes require experienced technical resources. Compared to newer CDN providers, it doesn't always feel as developer-friendly or feature-forward in areas like edge flexibility and rapid experimentation. There can also be a sense that it's built around enterprise processes rather than speed and agility.

Dislike

The platform can feel complex and somewhat dated in terms of interface and configuration model. It isn't especially intuitive for non-specialists, and the most meaningful changes require experienced technical resources. Compared to newer CDN providers, it doesn't always feel as developer-friendly or feature-forward in areas like edge flexibility and rapid experimentation. There can also be a sense that it's built around enterprise processes rather than speed and agility.

Dislike

The platform can feel complex and somewhat dated in terms of interface and configuration model. It isn't especially intuitive for non-specialists, and the most meaningful changes require experienced technical resources. Compared to newer CDN providers, it doesn't always feel as developer-friendly or feature-forward in areas like edge flexibility and rapid experimentation. There can also be a sense that it's built around enterprise processes rather than speed and agility.