Azion
Content delivery network (CDN) software
Load balancing software
API security tools
SSL & TLS certificates software
Web application firewalls (WAF)
Bot detection and mitigation software
DDoS protection software
Cloud security software
Confidentiality software
DevSecOps software
Web security software
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What is Azion
Azion is an edge computing and content delivery platform that provides CDN capabilities alongside security and application delivery services. It is used by teams that need to accelerate web and API traffic, run logic at the edge, and apply protections such as WAF, DDoS mitigation, and bot controls. The platform combines edge caching, load balancing, TLS/SSL features, and security policies under a single service with APIs and developer tooling. It is typically deployed to improve latency and availability for internet-facing applications while centralizing edge security controls.
Integrated edge delivery and security
Azion combines CDN, edge compute, WAF, DDoS protection, and bot mitigation in one platform, reducing the need to stitch together multiple point products. This can simplify policy management for web and API traffic because delivery and security controls sit in the same request path. For organizations that want a single operational model at the edge, this integrated approach can reduce configuration drift across tools.
Edge compute for application logic
The platform supports running application logic at the edge, which can offload origin infrastructure and reduce round trips for latency-sensitive use cases. This is useful for tasks such as request/response manipulation, authentication-related checks, and routing decisions close to users. Compared with CDN-only offerings, edge execution enables more than static caching and basic rules.
API-driven configuration and automation
Azion provides APIs and developer-oriented workflows to manage edge services, which supports infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD style changes. This helps DevSecOps teams standardize deployments across environments and automate rollbacks or policy updates. Centralized APIs also make it easier to integrate edge controls into existing release pipelines.
Feature depth varies by module
Because Azion spans CDN, security, and edge compute, some organizations may find that certain modules do not match the depth of specialized tools in each category. Advanced requirements (for example, highly customized bot management or complex WAF tuning workflows) may require additional validation during evaluation. Teams should confirm that the specific controls they need are available and mature for their use case.
Learning curve for edge architecture
Adopting edge compute and consolidated edge security typically requires changes to how teams design, test, and deploy applications. Debugging issues can be more complex when logic runs at distributed edge locations rather than only at the origin. Organizations may need to invest in new operational practices, observability, and developer enablement.
Geographic fit and ecosystem considerations
CDN and security effectiveness depends on factors such as point-of-presence coverage, peering, and integration options with existing cloud and security stacks. Some buyers may need to validate performance and availability in all target regions and confirm compatibility with their preferred logging/SIEM, identity, and certificate management workflows. Procurement may also require reviewing data residency and compliance support for regulated environments.
Plan & Pricing
Pricing model: Primarily pay-as-you-go (usage-based) for products (CDN, Edge compute, WAF, DNS, etc.), with optional Service Plans (Developer / Business / Enterprise / Mission Critical).
Free tier / trial: Developer plan (free account) available; $300 in free credits to test services (no card required) referenced on product pages.
Key usage prices (selected, U.S. region where region-specific tiers apply):
- Build / Application (Data Transfer per GB):
- First 10 TB / month: $0.085 USD per GB
- Next 40 TB / month: $0.080 USD per GB
- Next 100 TB / month: $0.060 USD per GB
- Next 350 TB / month: $0.040 USD per GB
- Next 500 TB / month: $0.030 USD per GB
- Next 4 PB / month: $0.025 USD per GB
- Over 5 PB / month: $0.020 USD per GB
- Build / Application (Requests): $0.009 USD per 10,000 requests (U.S.). (Volume rate applies for >20B requests/month: $0.003 per 10k.)
- Web Application Firewall (WAF) (Requests charged per 10,000 requests):
- First 1 billion requests / month: $0.025 USD per 10,000
- Next 4 billion requests / month: $0.024 USD per 10,000
- Next 15 billion requests / month: $0.022 USD per 10,000
- Over 20 billion requests / month: $0.018 USD per 10,000
- Included WAF configuration counts: first 50 rule sets included; additional rule set: $200 each. First 200 rules included; additional rules: $5 each.
- Edge DNS:
- Hosted zones: First 25 hosted zones: $25.00 USD each; 26–10,000: $15.00 each; over 10,000: $10.00 each.
- Standard DNS queries: First 1 billion queries / month: $0.85 USD per million; Over 1 billion: $0.40 USD per million.
- Optional feature example: Origin-hiding (additional cache layer / origin cloaking) available to Network Layer Protection subscribers at $2,500 USD / month (optional item).
Examples: (examples provided in official docs were used for context — see citations)
Discounts / service fees / plans:
- Service Plans (summary):
Plan Price / minimum Notes Developer Free (create free account) Intended for developers / exploration Business Minimum US$100 / month Service fee: 10% of monthly service charge for first $10k; 7% for next $70k; 5% for next $170k; 3% over $250k Enterprise Minimum US$3,500 / month Service fee: 10% for first $60k; 7% for next $120k; 5% for next $180k; 3% over $360k Mission Critical Custom pricing Monthly charges based on Azion usage, subject to a monthly minimum (custom)
Free plan availability: Available (Developer plan / free account shown on official docs and product pages). Free trial availability: Available ($300 in free credits to test services, no credit card required, shown on product/WAF pages).
Notes / limitations:
- Pricing is region-tiered (U.S., Canada, Europe, Brazil, LATAM, All Other Regions) — the rates above are the U.S. region rates extracted from official documentation.
- Many product prices are usage-based with tiered volume bands; enterprise/mission-critical customers are handled via custom contracts and monthly minima.
- If official documentation lacked clarity on any proprietary add-on fees or packaging for specific security products beyond the documented usage lines, those items were marked via notes above.
(Information sourced only from Azion’s official website: product pages and pricing documentation.)
Seller details
Azion Technologies Ltda.
São Paulo, Brazil
2012
Private
https://www.azion.com/
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