Compare Google Cloud CDN and Netlify 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (45.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (64.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial Per Month
FREE $0 per member/month
Google Cloud CDN
Star Rating
(116)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (45.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial Per Month
Browse all 2 pricing plansNetlify
Star Rating
(51)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
FREE $0 per member/month
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that Google Cloud CDN excels in Static Content Caching with a score of 9.2, which reviewers mention significantly improves load times for websites, while Netlify's score of 8.7 indicates it may not be as robust in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Google Cloud CDN's Dynamic Content Routing feature scores 8.8, providing efficient handling of dynamic requests, whereas Netlify's score of 8.4 suggests it may have limitations in this functionality.
- Users on G2 highlight that Google Cloud CDN offers superior Cache Purging capabilities with a score of 8.8, allowing for quick updates to content, while Netlify's score of 8.9 shows it is competitive but may not match the speed of Google Cloud CDN.
- Reviewers say that Google Cloud CDN's SSL support is rated at 9.1, ensuring secure connections, while Netlify shines with a higher score of 9.7, indicating a strong emphasis on security features.
- G2 users report that Google Cloud CDN's Integration capabilities score 9.6, making it easier to connect with other services, while Netlify's score of 8.4 suggests it may not offer as many seamless integrations.
- Users say that Google Cloud CDN's Product Direction is rated positively at 9.5, indicating a strong roadmap for future improvements, while Netlify's score of 8.0 suggests some uncertainty in its future development plans.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Cloud CDN
Free Trial
Free Trial
Per Month
New customers get $300 in free credits to spend on Cloud CDN during the first 90 days.
- All regular features are included
Netlify
STARTER
FREE
$0 per member/month
The basics for personal projects, hobby sites, or experiments.
Free Trial
Google Cloud CDN
Free Trial is available
Netlify
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
85
9.0
40
Ease of Use
8.8
87
9.2
40
Ease of Setup
8.5
34
9.2
22
Ease of Admin
8.3
29
9.0
22
Quality of Support
8.5
81
8.3
33
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
30
8.0
19
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
86
8.1
36
Features by Category
Content
9.2
67
8.7
26
8.8
64
8.4
23
8.8
65
8.9
22
Security
9.1
66
9.7
26
8.7
60
8.5
19
Management
8.8
67
8.6
27
8.6
63
7.7
22
8.7
59
8.3
23
Integration
9.0
62
8.5
23
8.7
57
7.8
22
Functionality
Not enough data
9.7
11
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
9.4
9
Management
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
7.5
8
Not enough data
8.7
9
Functionality
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.1
13
Not enough data
8.9
12
Management
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
8.2
11
Support
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
7.3
11
Not enough data
8.1
9
Development
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Database
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Infrastructure
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Cloud CDN and Netlify are categorized as Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Unique Categories
Google Cloud CDN has no unique categories
Netlify is categorized as WebOps Platforms, Continuous Delivery, and Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Cloud CDN
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Netlify
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
24.1%
Computer Software
16.1%
Marketing and Advertising
4.5%
Computer & Network Security
4.5%
Information Services
3.6%
Other
47.3%
Computer Software
30.0%
Information Technology and Services
22.0%
Telecommunications
6.0%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
4.0%
Design
4.0%
Other
34.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Google Cloud CDN
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Bhargav N.
Verified User in Financial Services
I've been using Google Cloud CDN and the speed improvement is noticeable. Users globally are getting quick load times, which is a big win. Integrating it with our existing Google Cloud services was smooth. It fit right into our setup without any...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Ronen D.
Verified User in Computer Games
framework support lacking and old version support when available
Netlify
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
How quick it is to setup and get deployments running, as well as the features and settings available out of the gate (like custom domain names)
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Human Resources
Tech support isn't very helpful. I feel like I am on my own.
Bhargav N.
Verified User in Financial Services
I've been using Google Cloud CDN and the speed improvement is noticeable. Users globally are getting quick load times, which is a big win. Integrating it with our existing Google Cloud services was smooth. It fit right into our setup without any...
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
How quick it is to setup and get deployments running, as well as the features and settings available out of the gate (like custom domain names)
Ronen D.
Verified User in Computer Games
framework support lacking and old version support when available
Verified User in Human Resources
Tech support isn't very helpful. I feel like I am on my own.
Alternatives
Discussions
Can I use this CDN for non-google cloud products?
2 comments
NF
To my best knowledge, you need to use it within the Google Cloud Console. Read more
Google Cloud CDN has no more discussions with answers
Is Netlify completely free?
1 comment
AT
Netlify has a free tier that is fully free, and doesn't require a credit card. You can run a website on this tier.Read more
Netlify has no more discussions with answers
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