KeyCDN
IP address intelligence software
Content delivery network (CDN) software
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- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
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What is KeyCDN
KeyCDN is a content delivery network (CDN) service used to cache and deliver web assets (such as images, video, JavaScript, and CSS) from distributed edge locations to reduce latency and offload origin infrastructure. It targets website owners, developers, and teams operating web applications who need global content delivery and basic edge security controls. The platform provides pull zones, real-time analytics, and API-based management, with optional edge features such as TLS and DDoS protection.
CDN-focused feature set
KeyCDN centers on standard CDN capabilities such as pull zones, cache control, and global edge delivery for static and cacheable content. It supports common web acceleration use cases including website performance optimization and origin bandwidth reduction. Management is oriented around delivery zones and cache behavior rather than IP intelligence datasets.
API and automation support
KeyCDN provides an API that enables programmatic provisioning and management of zones and related settings. This helps teams integrate CDN configuration into deployment workflows and infrastructure-as-code patterns. It is useful for developers who need repeatable configuration across multiple sites or environments.
Operational visibility tools
The service includes analytics that help monitor traffic volume, bandwidth usage, and request patterns. These metrics support troubleshooting cache hit/miss behavior and estimating delivery costs. This is practical for teams that need ongoing operational oversight rather than one-time setup.
Not IP intelligence oriented
Although it operates at the network edge, KeyCDN is not primarily an IP address intelligence product. It does not position itself as a provider of IP geolocation, ASN/company enrichment, or risk scoring datasets in the way dedicated IP intelligence vendors do. Organizations needing IP enrichment APIs for fraud, compliance, or personalization typically require a separate data provider.
Limited advanced edge compute
KeyCDN is mainly designed for caching and delivery rather than complex edge application logic. If a use case requires extensive edge compute, request rewriting, or application-layer routing comparable to more full-stack edge platforms, additional tooling may be needed. This can increase architectural complexity for highly dynamic applications.
Best for cacheable content
Like most CDNs, KeyCDN provides the most benefit when content is cacheable and can be served from edge locations. Highly personalized or rapidly changing responses may reduce cache effectiveness and limit performance gains. Teams may need careful cache-control configuration and origin optimization to achieve expected results.
Plan & Pricing
Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go (usage-based)
Bandwidth (outbound) per GB — tiered by monthly volume and region:
- North America & Europe: $0.04/GB (first 10 TB), $0.03/GB (next 40 TB), $0.02/GB (next 50 TB), $0.01/GB (over 100 TB)
- Asia & Oceania: $0.08/GB (first 10 TB), $0.06/GB (next 40 TB), $0.04/GB (next 50 TB), $0.02/GB (over 100 TB)
- Africa & Latin America: $0.10/GB (first 10 TB), $0.08/GB (next 40 TB), $0.06/GB (next 50 TB), $0.04/GB (over 100 TB)
Storage (Push Zones) per month:
- First 500 GB: $0.12/GB
- Next 500 GB: $0.08/GB
- Above 1 TB: $0.04/GB
- Note: Pull Zone storage has no additional cost.
Other service costs / limits:
- Zones: First 3 Zones included free; each additional Zone $1 per month.
- Log forwarding: $1 per day.
- Image Processing: $0.40 per 1,000 operations (each image counts as at least one operation). Volume discounts available for >100,000 ops (contact sales).
- No request (HTTP/HTTPS) charges.
- TLS certificates (Let's Encrypt) provided at no additional cost.
Minimums & billing:
- Minimum charge: $4 per month (based on combined total account traffic and other services used).
- Minimum payment / initial credit: $49 (account credit minimum / minimum payment accepted).
- Payment methods accepted: Credit card, PayPal, bank wire.
Free tier/trial:
- Free plan: No permanently free tier (pay-as-you-go billing; first 3 Zones included free but no unlimited free plan).
- Free trial: Official site offers a free 14-day trial (no credit card required).
Notes / contact:
- Over 100 TB / month: contact sales for discounted/enterprise pricing.
- All pricing items taken from KeyCDN's official pricing and related pages (pricing, FAQ, blog/comparison pages on keycdn.com).
Seller details
proinity LLC
Winterthur, Switzerland
2012
Private
https://www.keycdn.com/
https://x.com/KeyCDN
https://www.linkedin.com/company/keycdn
