Cachefly
CacheFly: An Overview
CacheFly is a content delivery network (CDN) provider known for its high-performance delivery of static and dynamic content. Founded in 2002, CacheFly is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The company is recognized for its ultra-fast delivery speeds, reliability, and ease of use. CacheFly serves a wide array of industries, including media, gaming, and software distribution.
Features
Comparison with Top CDN Providers
| Feature | CacheFly | Akamai | Google Cloud CDN | Azure CDN | AWS CloudFront |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of PoPs | 50+ | 300+ | 140+ | 130+ | 450+ |
| Web Application Firewall | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| DDoS Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SSL/TLS Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Origin Shield | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Image Optimization | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Real-Time Analytics | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Edge Computing | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| API Gateway | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Support for HTTP/2 and HTTP/3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Global Anycast Network | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Developer-Friendly Tools | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Notable Outages and Events
- May 2020: CacheFly experienced a service disruption due to a network issue affecting several PoPs. The issue was quickly resolved by the engineering team, restoring normal service.
- October 2021: CacheFly faced a brief outage caused by a configuration error. The problem was identified and fixed promptly, minimizing customer impact.
Notable Customers
Technology
CacheFly leverages a global network of PoPs to deliver content quickly and reliably. The service integrates advanced security features, including a Web Application Firewall (WAF) and DDoS protection. CacheFly supports modern protocols like HTTP/2 and HTTP/3 and offers real-time analytics and image optimization. The platform is designed to provide high performance and ease of use, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
Contributions to Open Source
CacheFly has contributed to the open-source community through various initiatives and projects. Some notable open-source projects and contributions by CacheFly include:
- CacheFly Player: An open-source media player optimized for high-performance streaming.
- CacheFly CDN Tools: A set of tools and utilities for managing and optimizing CDN performance.
Pricing
CacheFly’s pricing model is based on data transfer and additional features. Below is a general overview of potential pricing components:
| Service Component | Estimated Price Range |
|---|---|
| Data Transfer Out | $0.03 - $0.20 per GB |
| HTTP/HTTPS Requests | $0.005 per 10,000 requests |
| Web Application Firewall | Additional cost |
| DDoS Protection | Additional cost |
| SSL/TLS | Included |
| Real-Time Analytics | Included |
| Edge Computing | Additional cost |
For detailed and tailored pricing, businesses are encouraged to visit the CacheFly pricing page or contact CacheFly directly for a customized quote based on their specific needs.