Akamai vs Fastly
Akamai is a content delivery network (CDN) and Fastly is a content delivery network (CDN). Here's how they compare, how Tech Stack Detector detects each, and how many scanned websites use them.
Global CDN and edge security platform.
- Category
- CDN
- Detection signals
- 3
- In our index
- 14 websites
- Official site
- akamai.com
Edge cloud platform and CDN.
- Category
- CDN
- Detection signals
- 2
- In our index
- 27 websites
- Official site
- fastly.com
How Tech Stack Detector detects each
Akamai
- HeaderAkamai transformation header
- HeaderAkamai edge server header
- DNSAkamai edge hostname or nameservers
Fastly
- HeaderFastly cache server header
- HeaderFastly request ID header
Websites using each
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Akamai and Fastly?
Akamai is a content delivery network (CDN) (Global CDN and edge security platform), while Fastly is a content delivery network (CDN) (Edge cloud platform and CDN). Both are CDN technologies, so they are often considered alternatives.
Can a website use both Akamai and Fastly?
Yes. Tech Stack Detector detects each technology independently when you scan a site, so a single page can report both Akamai and Fastly when both are present.