Overview
Fastly is a modern edge-cloud and CDN platform that helps deliver websites, APIs, and media with high performance, scalability, and security. It combines a global content delivery network with edge-compute capabilities, security tools, and a highly configurable delivery layer — allowing developers and businesses to serve content faster and manage traffic more precisely without overloading their origin servers. Fastly+1
Key Features
Global CDN & Edge Network: Distributed edge servers across the world to serve content from locations close to end users. Fastly+1
Static & Dynamic Content Delivery: Efficiently handles both static assets (images, JS/CSS, files) and dynamic or API-driven content. Fastly+1
Edge Logic & Customization: Lets you run custom logic at the edge — modify headers, customize caching rules, handle dynamic routing, etc. Fastly+1
Security & Protection: Offers built-in security tools including TLS/SSL support, optionally paired with WAF and DDoS protection depending on the plan. Kinsta®+1
Real-time Configuration & Analytics: Provides full control and visibility — configuration changes, cache purging, and monitoring are responsive and configurable via UI or API. Fastly+1
Pricing
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Free-tier / Starter usage: Fastly offers a free-tier / starter option (limited traffic / requests) to test the CDN. Fastly+1
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Pay-as-you-go volume-based model: Costs are based on data transferred (bandwidth) and number of requests; pricing scales with usage. Fastly+1
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Optional Add-ons & Advanced Services: Features such as custom TLS, WAF, edge-compute, and image optimization may affect cost depending on usage and configuration. Fastly+2SaaSworthy+2
Fastly doesn’t bind you with long-term contracts by default — so you pay based on usage, making it suitable for both small and scaling systems. cdnplanet.com+1
Use Cases
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Websites & Web Apps (static + dynamic): Great for sites needing fast global delivery and efficient API handling.
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API-Driven Services & SaaS: For platforms delivering dynamic content or backend endpoints globally — Fastly’s edge logic + CDN helps reduce latency and improve responsiveness.
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Media, Downloads & Streaming: Efficient delivery of large files, images, or content that benefits from caching and bandwidth-optimized delivery.
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Sites with High Traffic or Global Users: When you expect traffic from multiple geographies — edge CDN ensures consistent performance worldwide.
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When Custom Control & Flexibility Matter: For developers who want fine-tuned control over caching, routing, headers, TLS, and edge behavior rather than a “one-size-fits-all” CDN.
Website: https://www.fastly.com/