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title: "Edge CDN vs Akamai"
description: "Compare Edge CDN to Akamai. Instant cache purge, zero egress fees, and simpler setup without enterprise complexity."
url: https://edge.network/cdn/compare/akamai/
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# Edge CDN vs Akamai

[CDN](https://edge.network/cdn)

CDN Comparison

# Edge vs Akamai

A detailed comparison of Edge CDN and Akamai for content delivery.

## The enterprise CDN alternative

Akamai pioneered the CDN industry and remains a giant in enterprise content delivery.
They offer a comprehensive suite of solutions with proven reliability at massive scale.

However, Akamai's enterprise focus comes with enterprise complexity: long contracts,
opaque pricing, slow onboarding, and significant costs that make them prohibitive
for many organizations.

Edge delivers enterprise-grade performance without the enterprise overhead.
Self-service setup in minutes, transparent pricing, and no long-term commitments.

### Key Differences

- **Zero egress fees** – Akamai charges $0.10+/GB
- **6x more edge locations** – 2,020 vs 350+
- **Instant cache purge** – Akamai takes 5-10 minutes
- **No contracts** – Monthly billing, cancel anytime

## Feature Comparison

How Edge and Akamai compare feature by feature.

| Feature | Edge | Akamai |
| Egress Fees | Free | $0.10/GB+ |
| Edge Locations | 2,020 | 350+ |
| Instant Purge |

## Price Comparison

Estimated monthly costs. Akamai pricing varies significantly by contract.

| Scenario | Edge | Akamai |
| 1 TB egress/month | $48 | $100+ |
| 10 TB egress/month | $480 | $1,000+ |
| 100 TB egress/month | $4,800 | $10,000+ |

* Akamai pricing is negotiated and varies. Estimates based on industry averages.

## Migrating from Akamai

Switching from Akamai to Edge is straightforward. Our team can help you migrate
without downtime, and you'll start saving from day one.

1

### Sign up for Edge

Create your account and configure your CDN in minutes.

2

### Test in parallel

Run Edge alongside Akamai to verify performance.

3

### Update DNS

Point your traffic to Edge and cancel your Akamai contract.

## Ready to leave enterprise complexity behind?

Get enterprise-grade CDN performance without the enterprise overhead.

[Get Started with Edge CDN](https://edge.network/account) [View All Comparisons](https://edge.network/cdn/compare)