CDN Comparison
Edge vs Fastly
A detailed comparison of Edge CDN and Fastly for content delivery.
How we compare to Fastly
Fastly has built a reputation for developer-friendly edge computing with their Compute@Edge platform and powerful VCL configuration language. They're favored by engineering teams who need granular control.
Edge offers a simpler approach with a much larger network (2,137 vs 90+ locations), zero egress fees, and no minimum spend. Our decentralized architecture provides resilience that traditional CDNs can't match.
For teams who value simplicity, cost predictability, and global coverage over complex edge logic, Edge is the clear choice.
Key Differences
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24x more edge locations – 2,137 vs 90+ -
Zero egress fees – Fastly charges $0.08-0.28/GB -
No minimum spend – Fastly requires $50/mo -
Simple configuration – No VCL learning curve
Feature Comparison
How Edge and Fastly compare feature by feature.
| Feature |
Edge
| Fastly |
|---|---|---|
| Egress Fees | Free | $0.08-0.28/GB |
| Edge Locations | 2,137 | 90+ |
| Instant Purge | | ✓ (150ms) |
| Edge Compute | Coming soon | Compute@Edge |
| DDoS Protection | Included | Included |
| HTTP/3 | | |
| Real-time Analytics | | |
| Free SSL | | |
| VCL/Config Language | Simple rules | VCL (complex) |
| Transparent Pricing | | Partially |
| Decentralized | | |
| Minimum Spend | None | $50/mo |
Price Comparison
Monthly costs for typical CDN usage scenarios.
| Scenario | Edge | Fastly |
|---|---|---|
| 1 TB egress/month | $48 | $80+ |
| 10 TB egress/month | $480 | $800+ |
| 100 TB egress/month | $4,800 | Custom |
* Fastly pricing varies by region. Enterprise pricing requires custom quote.
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