The Best Fastly Alternative
for Growing Teams
Fastly is built for enterprise — with enterprise pricing to match. CDNZero gives you the same global CDN performance plus AI media generation, URL shortening, and social publishing, starting free.
Why Teams Choose CDNZero Over Fastly
No Enterprise-Only Gatekeeping
Fastly requires contacting sales for most features and has minimum monthly commitments. CDNZero is fully self-serve — sign up, deploy, scale. All features available on all paid plans.
More Than Just a CDN
Fastly delivers content. CDNZero delivers, creates, and distributes — AI image/video generation, branded short links, and social media publishing alongside your CDN.
Built for Startups & SMBs
Fastly targets enterprise with complex VCL configurations and dedicated account managers. CDNZero is designed for indie devs, startups, and growing teams who need power without complexity.
Instant Setup
No VCL configuration language to learn, no origin shielding to configure, no cache key gymnastics. CDNZero handles optimal caching automatically — just upload and go.
CDNZero vs Fastly: Full Comparison
Enterprise CDN features without the enterprise price tag — plus tools Fastly doesn't offer at any price.
| Feature | CDNZero | Fastly |
|---|---|---|
| Global CDN (200+ PoPs) | ||
| AI Image Generation | ||
| AI Video Generation | ||
| Built-in URL Shortener | ||
| Social Media Publishing | ||
| Free Tier Available | ||
| No Minimum Commitment | ||
| Built-in Storage | ||
| Instant Purge | ||
| Real-time Analytics | ||
| Automatic SSL/TLS | ||
| Self-serve Signup |
Save 80%+ vs Fastly
Fastly charges ~$0.12/GB for delivery with minimum monthly commitments starting at $50+. CDNZero's Starter plan delivers 100 GB for just $6/month — with AI tools and storage included.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CDNZero as fast as Fastly?
Yes. CDNZero delivers content from 200+ global edge locations with sub-50ms latency. For content delivery workloads, performance is comparable. Fastly's edge compute (Compute@Edge) is a different product — CDNZero focuses on content delivery, media, and tools.
Does CDNZero support instant cache purging?
Yes. CDNZero supports instant global purge — clear your entire cache or specific paths in seconds, just like Fastly's instant purge feature.
Do I need to contact sales to sign up?
Never. CDNZero is fully self-serve. Create an account, pick a plan, and start deploying immediately. No sales calls, no minimum commitments, no contracts.
What if I need VCL or edge compute?
CDNZero handles caching and delivery logic automatically — no VCL configuration needed. If you have complex edge compute requirements (like running Wasm at the edge), Fastly's Compute@Edge may still be relevant. But for 95% of content delivery use cases, CDNZero handles it without configuration.
Can I migrate from Fastly to CDNZero?
Yes. Upload your assets via CDNZero's dashboard or API, point your DNS, and you're live. Most teams complete migration in under an hour without any downtime.
Enterprise CDN without enterprise pricing
Get global content delivery, AI-powered media tools, and branded links — all starting free. No sales calls required.
Start Free — Self Serve