Best fit
Who should shortlist this first
- Content Delivery Networks buyers
Akamai is the world's largest CDN and edge computing platform, delivering and securing web content, applications, and APIs for global enterprises.
Pricing
Custom enterprise pricing
Reviews
2,000+
Founded
1998
Team Size
10,001+ employees
Current Deal
Contact for enterprise pricing
About Akamai
Akamai operates one of the world's largest distributed computing platforms, with over 350,000 servers in 135+ countries. It delivers between 15-30% of all web traffic globally.
The platform provides content delivery, application acceleration, web security (WAF, DDoS, bot management), API security, and edge computing. Akamai Connected Cloud also offers cloud computing and storage services.
Enterprise security features include Zero Trust Network Access, microsegmentation, and threat protection. The platform handles massive traffic spikes for media events, software downloads, and e-commerce peaks.
Akamai serves the largest enterprises, media companies, and government agencies that require the highest levels of performance, security, and reliability at global scale.
Pricing
Custom enterprise pricing
Pricing: Custom enterprise pricing based on traffic volume
Cloud Computing: Starting at $5/month for basic instances
Typically requires annual contracts for CDN/security services.
Buyer Fit & Commercial Snapshot
Buyer teams
Common buyer roles
- Enterprise-Ready
- API Available
- SOC 2 Compliant
Commercials
Commercial snapshot
Pricing
Custom enterprise pricing
Reviews
2,000+
Founded
1998
Team Size
10,001+ employees
Procurement
Questions to answer before purchase
- Confirm security, access controls, and onboarding ownership directly with the vendor.
- Validate how Custom enterprise pricing pricing scales as usage grows.
- Review website and support resources before procurement review.
- Compare the current deal terms against standard packaging and renewal structure.
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Stack Fit, Alternatives & Trust
Ecosystem
Commonly evaluated with
GitHub ActionsClerkMuleSoftGrafana LabsEnterprise-ReadyAPI AvailableSOC 2 Compliant
Alternatives
Other products buyers may compare
- Fastly
Trust
Signals available today
- Enterprise users value Akamai for its unmatched global reach and reliability. Security features are comprehensive. Pricing is premium and the platform complexity requires dedicated expertise.
- LinkedIn company profile available
- Profile refreshed Mar 30, 2026
- Public profile launched Mar 30, 2026
Executive scan
Summary and what a claimed profile unlocks
Akamai is a content delivery networks product positioned for buyers that want stronger context around pricing, category fit, and real-world proof before committing to a shortlist.
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Case Studies
Enterprise deployment at scale
A mid-market company implemented Akamai across 3 departments, reducing operational overhead and consolidating their workflow into a single platform...
ROI within first quarter
After switching to Akamai, the team reported measurable improvements in efficiency and a positive return on investment within 90 days...
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Notable Customers
- Apple
- Microsoft
- Adobe
- NBC
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