Rackspace CDN vs Microsoft Azure CDN Comparison

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Rackspace CDN

Content Delivery Network (CDN) So...

2.3 84 user ratings

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Microsoft Azure CDN

Content Delivery Network (CDN) So...

4.1

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Overview

Description

Rackspace CDN uses Akamai network in order to provide intensive support and services for speeding up website loading time and content delivery. It resells a custom map with around 200 PoPs. Users can add a maximum of 10 domains or resources per service only. Rackspace lacks in a few features like origin shield, HTTP/2 protocol, VoD, RTMP streaming etc. Instant provisioning is possible with this software. It enjoys multi-interface options. Origin-pull feature and DNS will facilitate accurate identification of your website & content origin. DDoS protection is available so traffic flow will stay undisturbed even under malicious cyber attack. It has access control feature and custom SSL. Read more

Azure Content Delivery Network (CDN) software is a platform used to reduce load times, save bandwidth, and speed responsiveness. The software offers sudden traffic spikes and heavy loads and developer tools measures the performance and security to build global applications fast. The security threats on the content distribution network and tailor your content delivery strategy with a choice of providers. Gain insights about customer workflows using real-time and granular analytics. Read more

Pricing Options

Free Trial Not Available
Starts at $0.02.

Free Trial Not Available
Microsoft Azure CDN Offers Custom plan.

SW Score & Breakdown

87% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

100%
Reviews

81%
Momentum

60%
Popularity

83%

85% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

95%
Reviews

82%
Momentum

60%
Popularity

64%

Features

Total Features	8 Features	7 Features
Common Features for All	API Integration It allows easy integration of logic or data with other software application. Cache Purging Helps in permanently removing the active data stored in a temporary storage area to reduce latency Custom SSL Helps general public access your site securely, safeguards your confidential data and the domain name is displayed in the URL Dynamic Content Routing Appropriately routes the dynamic web content to ensure they take lesser time to load. Origin Shield Allows users to keep private their origin by making one of the PoPs of the CDN act as their proxy origins Reports Comes with reporting capabilities and features custom pre-built reports Shared SSL Allows a user share server space with other users to save bucks and the domain will not be seen in the URL Static Content Caching Helps in accelerating the delivery process of static web content like images, style sheets, etc. to viewers across the world. + 5 More - Show Less	API Integration It allows easy integration of logic or data with other software application. Cache Purging Helps in permanently removing the active data stored in a temporary storage area to reduce latency Custom SSL Helps general public access your site securely, safeguards your confidential data and the domain name is displayed in the URL Dynamic Content Routing Appropriately routes the dynamic web content to ensure they take lesser time to load. Origin Shield Allows users to keep private their origin by making one of the PoPs of the CDN act as their proxy origins Reports Comes with reporting capabilities and features custom pre-built reports Shared SSL Allows a user share server space with other users to save bucks and the domain will not be seen in the URL Static Content Caching Helps in accelerating the delivery process of static web content like images, style sheets, etc. to viewers across the world. + 4 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud	SaaS/Web/Cloud
Modes of Support	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online
API Support	NA	Available

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	2.3/5 84 user ratings	4.1/5
Ratings Distribution	Excellent 18.8% Very Good 16.5% Average 2.4% Poor 1.2% Terrible 61.2%	Excellent 33.3% Very Good 46.7% Average 13.3% Poor 6.7% Terrible 0%
Review Summary	Overall, users commend the reliability, speed, and customer support provided by the service. The CDN is praised for its consistent performance, fast global content delivery, and minimal downtime. Users also appreciate the helpfulness and expertise of the support team in resolving issues promptly. Additionally, the platform's user-friendly interface and straightforward setup process are highlighted as positive aspects. However, some users express concerns regarding the pricing structure, suggesting it could be more competitive. Additionally, a few users mention occasional technical difficulties and glitches, although these seem to be infrequent.	Not Available
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $0.02.	Free Trial Not Available Microsoft Azure CDN Offers Custom plan.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	First 10TB $0.10 $0.10 per month Next 40TB $0.09 $0.09 per month Next 150TB $0.07 $0.07 per month Next 300TB $0.05 $0.05 per month Next 524TB $0.04 $0.04 per month Next 4PB $0.03 $0.03 per month 5PB+ $0.02 $0.02 per month	Pay As You Go Custom
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