What is a content delivery network (CDN)?

A content delivery network (CDN) is a network of interconnected servers that speeds up webpage loading for data-heavy applications. CDN can stand for content delivery network or content distribution network. When a user visits a website, data from that website's server has to travel across the internet to reach the user's computer.

Should CDN pricing be transparent?

While CDN pricing is starting to see more flexibility, more and more people are turning to free CDN despite not getting the best CDN results their website deserves. The best CDN isn’t only transparent with pricing, they should be fair, too.

Does a website need a CDN?

Put simply, a website needs web hosting, but it does not necessarily need a CDN. A CDN is a content delivery network. It is a system of computers that are connected to each other and work together to deliver content, like high-resolution images or videos, quickly.

How do I estimate the cost of using cloud CDN?

You can use the Google Cloud Pricing Calculator to estimate the cost of using Cloud CDN. Cache egress charges represent cached responses served from Cloud CDN's caches, and vary based on the destination and your monthly usage. Monthly usage is calculated per project per destination.