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Microsoft Azure CDN

byMicrosoft
in Edge Distribution Platforms
4.5

Overview

Product Information on Microsoft Azure CDN

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Microsoft Azure CDN?

Microsoft Azure CDN is a software that accelerates the delivery of web content by distributing data across multiple servers located globally. The software leverages caching strategies to reduce latency and improve responsiveness for websites, media content, and applications. Azure CDN supports dynamic site acceleration, secure delivery through HTTPS, and scalability to handle varying levels of traffic. It integrates with other Azure services for seamless management and offers real-time analytics for monitoring performance and usage. The software addresses the business need for fast and reliable distribution of content, enhancing user experience and mitigating slow load times associated with high-volume or geographically dispersed audiences.

Microsoft Azure CDN Pricing

Microsoft Azure CDN software utilizes a pay-as-you-go pricing model where charges are based on data transfer, requests, and any additional features selected. The structure allows users to scale usage with no upfront costs, and pricing varies depending on the chosen CDN provider, data volume, and geographic region. Discounted rates may apply with higher usage levels or pre-purchased commitments.

Overall experience with Microsoft Azure CDN

IT / AUDIO VISUAL SUPPORT
50M - 250M USD, Media
FAVORABLE

“Fast Content Delivery and Detailed Analytics Offset Menu Organization Difficulties”

4.0
Feb 18, 2026
In my experience, it's hard to find a better CDN than Azure. The speed is as good as anyone else's (better than most), along with less loading time and decreased lag.
CYBER SECURITY SPECIALIST
50M - 250M USD, Media
CRITICAL

“Overall good and solid CDN service, leveraging the wide location”

3.0
Feb 23, 2022
Over all good solution, as MS azure have wide location of POP around the word, the service can be easily reached to all with minimal delay

About Company

Company Description

Updated 11th August 2023

Microsoft enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Microsoft is dedicated to advancing human and organizational achievement. Microsoft Security helps protect people and data against cyberthreats to give peace of mind.

Company Details

Updated 25th March 2024
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1975
Head office location
Redmond, Washington, United States
Number of employees
10000+
Annual Revenue
30B+ USD
Website
https://microsoft.com

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Microsoft Azure CDN Likes & Dislikes

Like

Mainly the speed, it really helps with productivity, but also the detailed reporting on cached objects and the API is excellent as well.

Like

good coverage and good pricing structure

Like

Global delivery feel effortless, perfectly witch the rest of Azure, caching rules and security options are powerful without getting in your way

Dislike

I think the functionality could be more organized. It seems you have to dive deep into multiple menus to make the smallest changes, but I think we will get used to that. But in my experience with Microsoft, as soon as we get used to where things are, they will move them again. :)

Dislike

the management console is bit complex. i would prefer a more dedicated management console for the CDN

Dislike

Troubleshooting can feel like detective work, pricing isn't always intuitive, feature consistency varies between providers

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4.5

(105 Ratings)

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  • IT / AUDIO VISUAL SUPPORT
    50M-1B USD
    Media
    Review Source

    Fast Content Delivery and Detailed Analytics Offset Menu Organization Difficulties

    4.0
    Feb 18, 2026
    In my experience, it's hard to find a better CDN than Azure. The speed is as good as anyone else's (better than most), along with less loading time and decreased lag.
  • It Expert
    50M-1B USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    Global Content Delivery Feels Smooth With Powerful Caching and Security Settings

    5.0
    Feb 18, 2026
    Delivering your content so quickly and quietly that only notice how fast it is when it's already done its job
  • Systems Admin
    50M-1B USD
    Software
    Review Source

    Global Content Delivery Enhanced by Azure CDN’s Seamless Service Integration

    4.0
    Feb 9, 2026
    I have found Azure CDN reliable with good performance and seamless integration with other Azure services. Works perfectly for global content delivery.
  • Engineer
    1B-10B USD
    Finance (non-banking)
    Review Source

    Azure Offers Reliable Content Distribution but Complexity Arises With Bandwidth Overages

    4.0
    Feb 17, 2026
    The setup was relatively straightforward through the Azure Portal. It ensures reliable distribution of static and dynamic content with low latency.
  • Data Engineer
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    Education
    Review Source

    Shifting to Microsoft Azure CDN: A Smooth Transition

    5.0
    Jan 8, 2025
    Microsoft Azure CDN was probably one of the implementations with the least amount of speed bumps. We are slowly moving more of our services into the Azure ecosystem and this offering has integrated seamlessly with the other items in our Azure portfolio which has allowed us to deliver some quick wins internally
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