CacheFly
Content delivery network (CDN) software
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What is CacheFly
CacheFly is a content delivery network (CDN) used to cache and deliver web content such as video, software downloads, images, and website assets from distributed edge locations. It targets digital media publishers, SaaS vendors, and enterprises that need lower-latency delivery and reduced origin load. The service emphasizes straightforward CDN delivery and support for large-file distribution and streaming workflows, rather than a broader edge compute platform.
Global edge content delivery
CacheFly provides a distributed CDN designed to serve static assets, downloads, and media streams from edge locations closer to end users. This reduces latency and offloads traffic from origin infrastructure. It fits common CDN use cases such as website acceleration, video delivery, and large file distribution.
Media and download workflows
The product supports delivery patterns frequently used for video streaming and software/file downloads. These workloads benefit from caching, high-throughput delivery, and predictable distribution behavior. For teams focused on content delivery rather than asset manipulation, this can simplify architecture.
API and integration options
CacheFly offers integration mechanisms (such as APIs and standard CDN configuration patterns) to connect origins, set caching behavior, and manage delivery. This supports embedding CDN delivery into existing web stacks and CI/CD release pipelines. It is suitable for teams that want CDN capabilities without adopting a full digital asset management or image-processing platform.
Limited built-in media optimization
Compared with platforms that combine CDN delivery with image transformation and optimization, CacheFly is more focused on delivery and caching. Teams needing on-the-fly resizing, format conversion, or automated media optimization may require additional tooling. This can add operational complexity and cost.
Less emphasis on edge compute
Organizations looking for tightly integrated edge compute, advanced routing logic, or application-level edge features may find the offering narrower than some modern edge platforms. If your roadmap includes running custom code at the edge, you may need complementary services. This can affect consolidation efforts for teams standardizing on a single edge stack.
Smaller ecosystem footprint
CacheFly has a smaller third-party ecosystem and mindshare than some large CDN providers. This can translate into fewer prebuilt integrations, community examples, and off-the-shelf templates. Procurement teams may also see fewer benchmark studies and independent performance comparisons available publicly.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | $0 / month (includes up to 100 GB) | Free all-access developer account; 0.05 USD/GB overage; Access to business features and test environment; 1 domain, core network (19 PoPs), email support. |
| Business | $300 / month (base) | Options: 10 TB for $300/month (+ $0.03/GB overage), 50 TB for $750/month (+ $0.015/GB overage), 100 TB for $1,000/month (+ $0.01/GB overage). Includes Global Network (65+ PoPs), 50 domains, unlimited users, 24/7 email & phone support. |
| Enterprise | $2,000 / month (base) | Options: 100 TB for $2,000/month (+ $0.02/GB overage), 250 TB for $3,750/month (+ $0.015/GB overage), 500 TB — contact for custom high-volume pricing. Includes Global Network + Edge Acceleration Proxies (80 PoPs), 500 domains, 24/7 enterprise priority support, advanced features and SLAs. |
| High Volume / Custom | Contact for quote | Managed CDN for petabyte-scale: private CDN nodes, security suite, optimized routing, white-glove integration. |
Notes: All overage rates, included traffic amounts, and plan features were taken from CacheFly's official pricing page.
Seller details
CacheFly, Inc.
Chicago, IL, USA (reported)
Private
https://www.cachefly.com/
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