Content Delivery Network (CDN) is not a new technology. In fact, it has been around for many years. Every internet user, knowingly or unknowingly, uses a CDN while watching a video, reading a newspaper, or enjoying a TV show. As CDN solutions become mainstream, organizations must choose the right CDN platform to seamlessly and securely serve content to end-users. CloudFront CDN and CloudFlare CDN are two popular services available on the market. This blog delves deep into the CloudFront vs CloudFlare debate to explore the similarities, differences, and features of both solutions in order to help organizations make an informed decision.
What Is a CDN?
CDN stands for content delivery network. It’s a network of geographically distributed servers and data centers designed to deliver higher performance and high availability of internet content. Whether streaming videos, high-resolution images, JavaScript files, or HTML pages, a CDN solution facilitates a quick transfer of site assets, ensuring faster delivery of website content.