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Gcore alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll CDN and edge networks

Top picks

  • Cloudflare CDN logo

    Best overall

    Cloudflare CDN

    Starting price: $20 a month, billed annually (Pro)

  • Fastly logo

    Best free option

    Fastly

    Starting price: $0.12 per GB in North America and Europe, after 100 GB

Common reasons people leave Gcore: usage billing makes monthly costs less predictable than flat plans, and smaller developer community and fewer tutorials than Cloudflare. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Gcore, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Cloudflare CDN currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Cloudflare CDN logoCloudflare CDNFree plan + paid$20 a month, billed annually (Pro)NoWeb5 of 568.8
2Bunny.net logoBunny.netPaid$1/month minimum, pay as you goNoWeb5 of 564.8
3Fastly logoFastlyFree plan + paid$0.12 per GB in North America and Europe, after 100 GBNoWeb8 of 861.8
4Akamai logoAkamaiPaid—NoWeb4 of 457.2
  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 Gcore

    Free plan and flat monthly tiers with unmetered DDoS protection on a 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 Details 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 Gcore 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. Bunny.net logo

    2. Bunny.net

    Best for: Developers and media sites that want a cheap, simple pay-as-you-go CDN

    PaidWeb

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Gcore

    Simpler, often cheaper per-GB CDN with storage and video streaming for smaller teams.

    Pros

    • Very low per-GB pricing with a $1 monthly minimum
    • Works without moving your DNS
    • Video streaming, storage and image optimisation from the same account

    Cons

    • No ongoing free plan after the 14-day trial
    • Lighter WAF and bot protection than Cloudflare or Akamai
    • Smaller network than the biggest providers
    Visit Bunny.net Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 Bunny.net a good Gcore alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Minimum spend
    $1/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026bunny.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Bandwidth price
    $0.01/GB in Europe & North America
    Checked Nov 8, 2026bunny.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days, no card
    Checked Nov 8, 2026bunny.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Points of presence
    119
    Checked Nov 8, 2026bunny.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $1/month minimum, pay as you go
    Checked Nov 8, 2026bunny.net(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Fastly logo

    3. Fastly

    Best for: Engineering teams that need fast cache purges and programmable edge logic

    Free plan + paidWeb

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Gcore

    Programmable edge with instant purge and a next-gen WAF for engineering-led teams.

    Pros

    • Instant Purge clears cached content globally in well under a second
    • Edge Compute with Rust, JavaScript and Go via WebAssembly
    • Monthly free allowance for bandwidth and requests

    Cons

    • Per-GB prices vary by region and are higher than budget CDNs
    • Fewer points of presence than some rivals
    • More configuration work than click-to-enable CDNs
    Visit Fastly Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    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 Fastly a good Gcore alternative?

    Verified facts

    8 of 8 verified
    Free bandwidth
    100 GB/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fastly.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free edge compute
    10 million requests/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fastly.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Network capacity
    622 Tbps
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fastly.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Purge time
    Under 150 ms regional mean
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fastly.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes, 100 GB bandwidth a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fastly.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $0.12 per GB in North America and Europe, after 100 GB
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fastly.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Compute requests
    10M free, then $0.50 per million
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fastly.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Extra TLS domains
    5 free, then $20 per domain a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fastly.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Akamai logo

    4. Akamai

    Best for: Large enterprises and media companies that need a proven CDN and security at very high scale

    PaidWeb

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Gcore

    Enterprise-scale delivery and security with contract support for huge traffic events.

    Pros

    • Very large, mature edge network suited to huge traffic peaks
    • Security products (WAF, bot management, DDoS) alongside delivery
    • Edge JavaScript with EdgeWorkers and Terraform support for configuration

    Cons

    • Mostly sold on contracts through sales, with no self-serve CDN plan
    • Complex configuration and terminology for newcomers
    • Expensive for small and mid-sized sites
    Visit Akamai Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Akamai a good Gcore alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    CDN configuration
    Property Manager
    Checked Nov 8, 2026techdocs.akamai.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Edge compute
    EdgeWorkers (JavaScript)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026techdocs.akamai.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Edge compute cold start
    Under 5 ms
    Checked Nov 8, 2026techdocs.akamai.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Purchasing
    Contract required for EdgeWorkers
    Checked Nov 8, 2026techdocs.akamai.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Gcore alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Cloudflare CDN logo

Best Gcore alternative for most people

Cloudflare CDN

Free plan and flat monthly tiers with unmetered DDoS protection on a larger network.

Fastly logo

Best Gcore alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Fastly

Programmable edge with instant purge and a next-gen WAF for engineering-led teams.

Bunny.net logo

Best Gcore alternative for working in the browser

Bunny.net

Simpler, often cheaper per-GB CDN with storage and video streaming for smaller teams.

Gcore alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Gcore?

Cloudflare CDN ranks first right now. Free plan and flat monthly tiers with unmetered DDoS protection on a larger network. Bunny.net and Fastly follow it in our ranking.

Gcore vs Cloudflare CDN: what's the difference?

Both Gcore and Cloudflare CDN are free with paid plans. Verified prices: Gcore €0.01/GB (1–500 TB), Cloudflare CDN $20 a month, billed annually (Pro). Both run on Web.

Is Gcore free?

Gcore is free with paid plans. Free plan: 1 TB CDN traffic/month; CDN price: €0.01/GB (1–500 TB). Checked on Gcore's own site, November 2026.

How much do Gcore alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Gcore alternatives: Cloudflare CDN, $20 a month, billed annually (Pro); Bunny.net, $1/month minimum, pay as you go; Fastly, $0.12 per GB in North America and Europe, after 100 GB. Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to Gcore?

Yes. Cloudflare CDN (free plan + paid) and Fastly (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Gcore?

None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Gcore?

The complaints we hear most: 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.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Gcore, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.