Gcore CDN
Content delivery network (CDN) software
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€35 per month
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- Media and communications
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
What is Gcore CDN
Gcore CDN is a content delivery network used to cache and deliver web content, APIs, and media streams from distributed edge locations to reduce latency and offload origin infrastructure. It is used by digital businesses, media/streaming teams, and application operators that need global content delivery and traffic acceleration. The service typically includes configurable caching rules, TLS/HTTPS delivery, origin shielding options, and analytics for traffic and cache performance. It is positioned as part of a broader edge infrastructure portfolio that can be integrated with related security and compute services.
Global edge caching delivery
The product provides edge caching and content delivery designed to reduce latency for users across regions. It supports common CDN use cases such as static asset acceleration, API delivery, and large file distribution. This aligns with the core requirements buyers evaluate in CDN platforms: cache hit performance, geographic reach, and origin offload.
Configurable caching and routing
Gcore CDN exposes configuration for cache behavior (e.g., TTLs, cache keys, purge/invalidation) and delivery settings such as HTTPS/TLS. These controls help teams tailor delivery to application patterns and content types rather than relying on default caching. For operations teams, this can reduce origin load and improve consistency during traffic spikes.
Operational visibility and reporting
The service includes analytics to monitor traffic volumes, cache hit ratios, and delivery performance indicators. This supports troubleshooting issues such as mis-caching, origin errors, or regional performance anomalies. Reporting also helps teams validate the impact of CDN configuration changes over time.
Feature depth varies by use case
CDN buyers often compare advanced capabilities such as edge compute, sophisticated request manipulation, and highly granular traffic steering. Depending on the deployment, some advanced features may require additional Gcore services or may not match the depth found in more specialized stacks. Teams with complex edge logic requirements may need to validate support for their specific workflows.
Image workflow not primary focus
Some products in the broader delivery space emphasize built-in image transformation, optimization, and DAM-style asset workflows. Gcore CDN focuses on general content delivery rather than end-to-end image pipeline features. Organizations seeking automated image resizing, format negotiation, and asset management may need separate tooling.
Configuration complexity for newcomers
Effective CDN outcomes depend on correct cache rules, purge strategy, and origin configuration. Teams without prior CDN experience can misconfigure caching and inadvertently serve stale or uncacheable content. Implementation typically requires testing across environments and careful rollout processes.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| FREE | €0/mo | Basic global coverage; 1 TB monthly traffic included; 1,000,000,000 requests included; 100,000 image optimization requests; Free SSL certificate; Knowledge base support; Get started (permanent free tier). |
| START | €35/mo | 210+ PoPs; 1.5 TB monthly traffic included; overage €0.023 per GB; 1,000,000,000 requests included (requests overage €0.0075 per 10,000); 100,000 image optimization requests (€1 per 10,000); 8/5 e‑mail support; Free trial: 14 days or 300 GB. |
| Volume | €1,200/mo | 210+ PoPs; 300 TB monthly traffic included; overage €0.004 per GB; 1,000,000,000 requests included (requests overage €0.0075 per 10,000); image optimization (custom beyond included); 24/7 e‑mail, chat & phone support; Free trial: 14 days or 300 GB. |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | Custom traffic & terms; contact sales for pricing and support; free trial/terms: Individual terms. |
Notes: Prices do not include VAT. Source: Gcore official pricing page (gcore.com/pricing -> CDN section).
Seller details
Gcore
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
2014
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