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At a Glance
Akamai
Akamai
Star Rating
(46)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (58.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Rackspace CDN
Rackspace CDN
Star Rating
(13)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Rackspace CDN
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Akamai excels in Dynamic Content Routing with a score of 9.2, while Rackspace CDN shines even brighter with a score of 9.5, indicating a more efficient handling of dynamic content delivery.
  • Reviewers mention that both Akamai and Rackspace CDN have strong capabilities in Static Content Caching, both scoring 9.2, but users on G2 highlight that Akamai's caching mechanisms are particularly robust for high-traffic scenarios.
  • G2 users note that Rackspace CDN offers superior Ease of Setup with a score of 9.1 compared to Akamai's 7.6, making it a more user-friendly option for businesses looking to implement a CDN quickly.
  • Reviewers say that Rackspace CDN outperforms Akamai in API Integration, scoring 9.3 versus Akamai's 8.1, which is crucial for developers looking for seamless integration with existing systems.
  • Users report that Akamai's SSL capabilities are rated at 8.6, while Rackspace CDN offers a higher score of 9.2, indicating better security features that are essential for protecting sensitive data.
  • Reviewers mention that while both platforms provide good Quality of Support, Rackspace CDN scores higher at 8.9 compared to Akamai's 8.1, suggesting a more responsive and helpful support team for users in need.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Akamai
No pricing available
Rackspace CDN
No pricing available
Free Trial
Akamai
No trial information available
Rackspace CDN
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
42
9.2
13
Ease of Use
7.8
42
8.6
13
Ease of Setup
7.7
24
9.1
9
Ease of Admin
7.8
21
9.1
9
Quality of Support
8.1
37
8.9
12
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.1
21
8.6
7
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
40
8.1
12
Features by Category
Content Delivery Network (CDN)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.6
264
8.7
74
Content
9.3
32
9.2
10
9.2
29
9.5
7
9.0
27
7.6
9
Security
8.6
29
9.2
10
9.0
21
Not enough data
Management
8.0
31
7.7
10
8.0
28
8.1
8
7.8
27
8.3
8
Integration
8.2
23
9.3
7
8.6
17
9.3
5
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Akamai
Akamai
Rackspace CDN
Rackspace CDN
Akamai and Rackspace CDN are categorized as Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Unique Categories
Akamai
Akamai has no unique categories
Rackspace CDN
Rackspace CDN has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Akamai
Akamai
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
21.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
58.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
19.6%
Rackspace CDN
Rackspace CDN
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
61.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
15.4%
Reviewers' Industry
Akamai
Akamai
Information Technology and Services
21.7%
Computer Software
17.4%
Marketing and Advertising
10.9%
Internet
10.9%
Online Media
4.3%
Other
34.8%
Rackspace CDN
Rackspace CDN
Computer Software
23.1%
Financial Services
15.4%
Retail
7.7%
Publishing
7.7%
Marketing and Advertising
7.7%
Other
38.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Akamai
Akamai
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Joe G.
JG
Joe G.
Verified User in Computer Software

Delivery is top notch and exceeds the speeds of Limelight, edgecast, etc. They excel at larger files. Great features like gzip compression.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Eric M.
EM
Eric M.
Verified User in Mining & Metals

What I dislike is that it shows up in your programs installed on your computer. Most people scroll through and see this and say "what is this" and delete it.

Rackspace CDN
Rackspace CDN
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Christiaan K.
CK
Christiaan K.
Verified User in Internet

Their REST API is easy to use and implement. In the years they've dropped charging for several type of API calls which has made the service a bit cheaper. Storage prices are cheap.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Software

There is no way to move or rename a container. This is very annoying because I may need to rename a container to a different names after it has already been created. I also wish they had an application that my employees could use to browse the CDN and...

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Akamai
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Rackspace CDN
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Discussions
Akamai
Akamai Discussions
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Rackspace CDN
Rackspace CDN Discussions
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