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Free Fastly alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

3 of the 6 Fastly alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). Cloudflare CDN, Amazon CloudFront and Gcore rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Cloudflare CDN logoCloudflare CDNFree plan + paid$20 a month, billed annually (Pro)NoWeb5 of 568.8
2Amazon CloudFront logoAmazon CloudFrontFree plan + paid$15 a month per distribution (flat-rate plan)NoWeb7 of 759.4
3Gcore logoGcoreFree plan + paid€0.01/GB (1–500 TB)NoWeb4 of 457.5
  1. Cloudflare CDN logo

    1. Cloudflare CDNTop pick

    Best for: Site owners who want a free or low-cost CDN with DDoS protection and SSL in minutes

    Free plan + paidWeb

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Fastly

    Free plan and flat monthly tiers with no bandwidth bills, plus a much larger network.

    Pros

    • Free plan includes CDN, DNS, SSL and unmetered DDoS protection
    • No bandwidth-based billing on standard plans
    • Same account unlocks Workers, R2 storage and Zero Trust tools

    Cons

    • Requires moving DNS to Cloudflare for full-site setup on most plans
    • Advanced cache and WAF features are reserved for higher tiers
    • Support on free and Pro plans is limited
    Visit Cloudflare CDN Compare with FastlyDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Cloudflare CDN a good Fastly alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, $0 a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cloudflare.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $20 a month, billed annually (Pro)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cloudflare.com(opens source in a new tab)
    DDoS protection
    Unmetered on all plans
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cloudflare.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Network
    335+ cities
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cloudflare.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business plan
    $200 a month, billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026cloudflare.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Amazon CloudFront logo

    2. Amazon CloudFront

    Best for: Teams hosting on AWS who want a CDN tightly wired into S3, load balancers and AWS security tools

    Free plan + paidWeb

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Fastly

    The natural pick if your origin already sits in AWS, with Lambda@Edge and CloudFront Functions for edge logic.

    Pros

    • Large global network of points of presence
    • Close integration with S3, EC2, load balancers and AWS WAF
    • Edge code through CloudFront Functions and Lambda@Edge
    • Flat-rate plans, including a free one, avoid surprise overage bills

    Cons

    • AWS console and IAM setup is complex for newcomers
    • Pay-as-you-go bills are hard to predict across multiple meters
    • Fits best inside AWS; less convenient as a standalone CDN
    Visit Amazon CloudFront Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Amazon CloudFront a good Fastly alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, $0 a month flat-rate plan
    Checked Nov 8, 2026aws.amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Paid flat-rate plans
    From $15/month per distribution
    Checked Nov 8, 2026aws.amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Network size
    750+ points of presence
    Checked Nov 8, 2026aws.amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Edge compute
    CloudFront Functions and Lambda@Edge
    Checked Nov 8, 2026aws.amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pricing options
    Flat-rate plans or pay-as-you-go
    Checked Nov 8, 2026aws.amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $15 a month per distribution (flat-rate plan)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026aws.amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Higher flat-rate plans
    $200 and $1,000 a month per distribution
    Checked Nov 8, 2026aws.amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Gcore logo

    3. Gcore

    Best for: Gaming, streaming and EU-focused businesses wanting a usage-priced CDN with DDoS protection

    Free plan + paidWeb

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Fastly

    Lower-cost global CDN with edge compute and DDoS protection, and strong coverage in Europe and Asia.

    Pros

    • 1 TB of CDN traffic free every month
    • Simple per-GB pricing with volume discounts
    • Large DDoS filtering capacity and built-in WAAP
    • GPU cloud and AI inference from the same provider

    Cons

    • Usage billing makes monthly costs less predictable than flat plans
    • Smaller developer community and fewer tutorials than Cloudflare
    • Broad product catalogue can be confusing for simple sites
    Visit Gcore Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Gcore a good Fastly alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    1 TB CDN traffic/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026gcore.com(opens source in a new tab)
    CDN price
    €0.01/GB (1–500 TB)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026gcore.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Edge PoPs
    210+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026gcore.com(opens source in a new tab)
    DDoS filtering capacity
    200 Tbps
    Checked Nov 8, 2026gcore.com(opens source in a new tab)