Akamai vs jsDelivr

Akamai is a content delivery network (CDN) and jsDelivr 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
Learn more about Akamai

Free CDN for open-source packages.

Category
CDN
Detection signals
2
In our index
29 websites
Official site
jsdelivr.com
Learn more about jsDelivr

How Tech Stack Detector detects each

Akamai

  • HeaderAkamai transformation header
  • HeaderAkamai edge server header
  • DNSAkamai edge hostname or nameservers

jsDelivr

  • Script SrcjsDelivr script source
  • Link HrefjsDelivr stylesheet

Websites using each

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Akamai and jsDelivr?

Akamai is a content delivery network (CDN) (Global CDN and edge security platform), while jsDelivr is a content delivery network (CDN) (Free CDN for open-source packages). Both are CDN technologies, so they are often considered alternatives.

Can a website use both Akamai and jsDelivr?

Yes. Tech Stack Detector detects each technology independently when you scan a site, so a single page can report both Akamai and jsDelivr when both are present.

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