ChinaCache

ChinaCache: An Overview

ChinaCache is a leading content delivery network (CDN) provider in China, known for its extensive network coverage and focus on the Chinese market. Founded in 1998, ChinaCache is headquartered in Beijing, China. The company offers a variety of services including content delivery, cloud security, and streaming solutions. ChinaCache caters to numerous industries such as media, gaming, and e-commerce, and is renowned for its expertise in navigating the complexities of the Chinese internet landscape.

Features

FeatureChinaCache
Number of PoPs200+
Web Application FirewallYes
DDoS ProtectionYes
SSL/TLS SupportYes
Origin ShieldNo
Image OptimizationYes
Real-Time AnalyticsYes
Edge ComputingNo
API GatewayYes
Support for HTTP/2 and HTTP/3Yes
Global Anycast NetworkNo
Developer-Friendly ToolsYes

Comparison with Top CDN Providers

FeatureChinaCacheAkamaiGoogle Cloud CDNAzure CDNAWS CloudFront
Number of PoPs200+300+140+130+450+
Web Application FirewallYesYesYesYesYes
DDoS ProtectionYesYesYesYesYes
SSL/TLS SupportYesYesYesYesYes
Origin ShieldNoYesNoNoYes
Image OptimizationYesYesYesYesYes
Real-Time AnalyticsYesYesYesYesYes
Edge ComputingNoYesYesYesYes
API GatewayYesYesYesYesYes
Support for HTTP/2 and HTTP/3YesYesYesYesYes
Global Anycast NetworkNoYesYesYesYes
Developer-Friendly ToolsYesYesYesYesYes

Notable Outages and Events

  • June 2018: ChinaCache experienced a major outage due to a network configuration issue that affected multiple regions. The problem was swiftly addressed, and services were restored within a few hours.
  • December 2020: ChinaCache faced a service disruption caused by a hardware failure. The issue was quickly identified and resolved, minimizing customer impact.

Notable Customers

Technology

ChinaCache leverages a global network of PoPs with a strong focus on the Chinese market to deliver content quickly and reliably. The service integrates advanced security features, including a Web Application Firewall (WAF) and DDoS protection. ChinaCache supports modern web 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, particularly for businesses targeting the Chinese audience.

Contributions to Open Source

ChinaCache has contributed to the open-source community through various initiatives. Some notable open-source projects and contributions by ChinaCache include:

  • ChinaCache OpenCDN: An open-source platform for building and managing CDN infrastructure.
  • ChinaCache Tools: A set of tools and utilities for optimizing CDN performance and management.

Pricing

ChinaCache’s pricing model is based on data transfer and additional features. Below is a general overview of potential pricing components:

Service ComponentEstimated Price Range
Data Transfer Out$0.02 - $0.10 per GB
HTTP/HTTPS Requests$0.004 per 10,000 requests
Web Application FirewallAdditional cost
DDoS ProtectionAdditional cost
SSL/TLSIncluded
Real-Time AnalyticsIncluded
Edge ComputingAdditional cost

For detailed and tailored pricing, businesses are encouraged to visit the ChinaCache pricing page or contact ChinaCache directly for a customized quote based on their specific needs.