10 Best Video CDN Providers of 2026

1. 1

   Cloudflare Stream

   A managed video pipeline that uploads, encodes, stores and delivers live and on-demand video over Cloudflare's network through one API.

   9.3overall

   A managed video pipeline that uploads, encodes, stores and delivers live and on-demand video over Cloudflare's network through one API.

   Best forPlatforms that want video hosting and delivery billed per minute with no bandwidth fees

   Adoption data

   28.8%W3Techs found Cloudflare, the network that Stream delivers over, in front of 28.8% of all websites it surveyed in November 2026.

   W3Techs (Q-Success), Usage Statistics and Market Share of Reverse Proxy Services for Websites, November 2026 (2026): “Cloudflare is used by 28.8% of all the websites, that is a reverse proxy service market share of 86.3%.”

   Cloudflare Stream is the simplest way on this list to host and deliver video without stitching services together. One API handles upload, encoding, storage, packaging and delivery, and the pricing page lists only two billing dimensions: $5 per month for each 1,000 minutes of video stored and $1 per 1,000 minutes delivered. Ingress and encoding are free, and bandwidth is already inside the delivered-minutes price, so there is no separate egress charge. Storage counts the duration of the original upload, not file size or the extra quality levels Stream generates. Live streams take RTMP or SRT ingest and output HLS or DASH, and recordings count toward storage. Delivery runs on the same network that W3Techs finds in front of 28.8 percent of all websites. The limits are practical ones: storage is prepaid, uploads pause when it runs out, and very large libraries need a sales quote for volume rates. We compared documented features and published prices.

   Strengths

   • +No separate egress or bandwidth line on the bill
   • +On-demand and live video are billed the same way
   • +Two people watching 30 minutes each costs $0.06 in delivery, per Cloudflare's own example

   Limitations

   • −Storage is prepaid in blocks of 1,000 minutes, and uploads stop when it runs out
   • −No permanent free tier for Stream itself
   • −Volume pricing for millions of minutes requires a sales conversation

   SummaryCloudflare Stream is the best choice for most video platforms because it bills $1 per 1,000 minutes delivered with free encoding and no bandwidth fees. Pick a pure CDN instead if you already run your own encoding and packaging.

2. 2

   Amazon CloudFront

   AWS's content delivery network, used with Amazon S3 and AWS Elemental Media Services to deliver on-demand and live video.

   8.8overall

   AWS's content delivery network, used with Amazon S3 and AWS Elemental Media Services to deliver on-demand and live video.

   Best forVideo teams already storing and encoding on AWS

   Adoption data

   5.2%W3Techs found Amazon CloudFront on 5.2% of websites whose reverse proxy service it could identify in November 2026, the second largest share.

   W3Techs (Q-Success), Usage statistics and market share of Amazon CloudFront, November 2026 (2026): “Amazon CloudFront is used by 5.2% of all the websites whose reverse proxy service we know.”

   Amazon CloudFront is the delivery layer most AWS video workflows end in. AWS's streaming tutorials pair Amazon S3 for storage, AWS Elemental MediaConvert for file-based processing and CloudFront for delivery over HLS, DASH and other HTTP protocols. The network lists 750+ POPs in more than 100 cities, plus more than 1,140 embedded POPs inside internet service provider networks across 300+ cities, and regional edge caches between POPs and origins at no extra charge. The flat-rate plans change the cost math for video: the Pro plan costs $15 per month per distribution and includes 10 million requests and 50 TB of data transfer with no overage charges, while the Free plan covers 100 GB. W3Techs ranks CloudFront second among reverse proxy services with a 5.2 percent share. The catch is that CloudFront is only the CDN, so encoding, players and DRM come from other AWS services. We compared documented features and published prices.

   Strengths

   • +Pro flat-rate plan includes 50 TB of data transfer for $15 a month
   • +Embedded POPs sit inside ISP networks, close to viewers
   • +Edge functions can manipulate HLS manifests

   Limitations

   • −No built-in encoding or player: video processing needs other AWS services
   • −Flat-rate plans are priced per distribution
   • −Pay-as-you-go pricing has many regional line items

   SummaryAmazon CloudFront is the best choice for AWS-based video platforms because its $15 Pro flat-rate plan includes 50 TB of transfer. Teams without an AWS pipeline will get to market faster with an all-in-one service.

3. 3

   Mux

   A developer video API for uploading, encoding, streaming and analyzing on-demand and live video, priced per minute.

   8.6overall

   A developer video API for uploading, encoding, streaming and analyzing on-demand and live video, priced per minute.

   Best forDevelopers building video into a product who want analytics and a player included

   Adoption data

   170,000Mux says HubSpot powers video for more than 170,000 of its own customers on Mux.

   Mux, Mux: Video API for developers (2026): “HubSpot powers video for 170,000+ customers on Mux”

   Mux is the developer-first option: an API that takes uploads or live input, encodes them, and serves adaptive streams, with its own player and analytics. Pricing is by minute of video regardless of file size. Input is free, storage starts at $0.0024 per minute, and delivery starts at $0.0008 per minute after 100,000 free delivery minutes each month. The Free plan needs no credit card but holds up to 10 on-demand videos; pay as you go removes the storage limit and adds live video, and the Launch plan prepays $20 a month for $100 of credit. Mux Data analytics, Mux Player and on-demand captions are listed as free, and Mux Robots add paid AI jobs such as caption translation and chapter generation. On its homepage, Mux says HubSpot powers video for more than 170,000 customers on Mux. Mux publishes no network size figure, and enterprise discounts start above $3,000 a month. We compared documented features and published prices.

   Strengths

   • +Free plan with no credit card required
   • +Pricing by minutes of video, not file size
   • +Advanced video analytics and player cost nothing extra

   Limitations

   • −Free plan holds only 10 videos and on-demand only
   • −AI workflows are billed per minute and per job on top
   • −Steeper enterprise discounts start above $3,000 per month

   SummaryMux is the best choice for developers building video into an app because it includes 100,000 free delivery minutes plus free analytics and a player. Teams that only need cheap bandwidth for existing files can pay less on a plain CDN.

4. 4

   Bunny Stream

   bunny.net's video platform that combines transcoding, replicated storage, a player and CDN delivery with usage-based pricing.

   8.5overall

   bunny.net's video platform that combines transcoding, replicated storage, a player and CDN delivery with usage-based pricing.

   Best forBudget-conscious video sites and course creators

   Adoption data

   100,000bunny.net says more than 100,000 customers use its network, on its Bunny Stream page in November 2026.

   bunny.net, Bunny Stream: A better way to deliver online video (2026): “119 Global PoPs 100,000+ Satisfied Customers”

   Bunny Stream is the low-cost all-in-one option. You upload through the API or a web video manager, Bunny transcodes into multiple resolutions, replicates files around the world and serves them through its own CDN and player. The pricing page lists encoding as free, storage from $0.01 per GB and CDN delivery from $0.005 per GB, with a $1 monthly minimum and every feature included. That compares with the $0.02 per minute encoding and $0.085 per GB CDN rates the same page attributes to traditional cloud providers. Bunny cites 119 PoPs, a 250 Tbps+ backbone and more than 100,000 customers. Media Cage and Enterprise Multi-DRM protect paid content, and Transcribe AI generates captions. The trade-offs are the lack of a permanent free plan, add-on pricing for DRM, and a smaller footprint than the hyperscale networks higher on this list. We compared documented features and published prices.

   Strengths

   • +$1 monthly minimum with all features included
   • +No transcoding or security fees
   • +14-day free trial with no credit card

   Limitations

   • −No permanent free plan
   • −Multi-DRM and Premium Encoding are add-ons
   • −Smaller network than CloudFront or Akamai

   SummaryBunny Stream is the best choice for video sites on a budget because encoding is free and delivery starts at $0.005 per GB. Large broadcasters may want the bigger footprint of Akamai or CloudFront.

5. 5

   Fastly

   A programmable edge cloud with streaming add-ons such as Media Shield and an On-the-Fly Packager for live and on-demand video.

   8.2overall

   A programmable edge cloud with streaming add-ons such as Media Shield and an On-the-Fly Packager for live and on-demand video.

   Best forMedia companies running multi-CDN video at scale

   Adoption data

   2.8%W3Techs found Fastly on 2.8% of websites whose reverse proxy service it could identify in November 2026.

   W3Techs (Q-Success), Usage statistics and market share of Fastly, November 2026 (2026): “Fastly is used by 2.8% of all the websites whose reverse proxy service we know.”

   Fastly is a CDN for engineering-led media teams. Its streaming pages describe two video add-ons: Media Shield, which reduces origin traffic when several CDNs pull from the same source, and the On-the-Fly Packager, which builds HLS and DASH output from one copy of the content and supports DRM partner integrations and ad insertion workflows. Fastly cites 622 Tbps of network capacity on fewer, larger POPs. Pricing is public: the first 100 GB of bandwidth is free each month, then $0.12 per GB in North America and Europe for the first 10 TB, falling to $0.08 for the next 10 TB, and up to $0.28 per GB in Africa, India and South Korea. W3Techs puts Fastly third among reverse proxy services with 2.8 percent of sites. For a small video site, the per-GB rate is several times what Bunny charges, so Fastly makes most sense at scale. We compared documented features and published prices.

   Strengths

   • +100 GB of bandwidth and 1 million requests free each month
   • +Media Shield reduces origin load across several CDNs
   • +Packaging at the edge avoids storing duplicate formats

   Limitations

   • −$0.12 per GB starting rate is higher than budget CDNs
   • −Up to $0.28 per GB in Africa, India and South Korea
   • −Media Shield and the packager are paid add-ons

   SummaryFastly is the best choice for media companies running multi-CDN delivery because Media Shield cuts origin traffic across providers. Smaller sites will pay less per GB elsewhere.

6. 6

   Akamai

   The long-standing enterprise CDN with media delivery products, a security portfolio and cloud compute on one contract.

   8.1overall

   The long-standing enterprise CDN with media delivery products, a security portfolio and cloud compute on one contract.

   Best forLarge broadcasters and enterprises that buy delivery under contract

   Adoption data

   1.9%W3Techs found Akamai on 1.9% of websites whose reverse proxy service it could identify in November 2026; its customer base leans toward large enterprises.

   W3Techs (Q-Success), Usage statistics and market share of Akamai, November 2026 (2026): “Akamai is used by 1.9% of all the websites whose reverse proxy service we know.”

   Akamai is the enterprise default for very large video events and catalogs. The company reports more than 4,000 edge points of presence in over 130 countries, the widest footprint of any provider here, and sells media delivery alongside its security portfolio and cloud compute services. That breadth suits broadcasters and streaming services that want one contract, contracted support and capacity planned in advance. W3Techs puts Akamai on 1.9 percent of reverse proxy sites, a share that understates its weight because a few very large customers carry much of its traffic. The downside for smaller platforms is access: there is no public self-serve price list, so pricing and onboarding go through sales, and its own filings show delivery revenue falling 3 percent year over year in the third quarter of 2026 to $391 million. We compared documented features and published figures; Akamai's media product pages did not load as plain text from our location.

   Strengths

   • +The largest edge footprint on this list
   • +Delivery, security and compute from one vendor
   • +Suited to very large live audiences under contract

   Limitations

   • −No public self-serve price list
   • −Contracts and onboarding are sales-led
   • −Delivery revenue fell 3% year over year in Q3 2026

   SummaryAkamai is the best choice for broadcasters planning huge live audiences because it runs more than 4,000 edge points of presence. Smaller platforms will find self-serve options faster and cheaper to start.

7. 7

   Google Cloud Media CDN

   Google Cloud's video and large-file CDN that runs on YouTube's infrastructure, enabled through Google Cloud sales.

   7.8overall

   Google Cloud's video and large-file CDN that runs on YouTube's infrastructure, enabled through Google Cloud sales.

   Best forStreaming services on Google Cloud with large audiences

   Adoption data

   $30.7 billionAlphabet reported Google Cloud revenue of $30.7 billion in the third quarter of 2026, up 103%; it does not report Media CDN revenue separately.

   Alphabet, Alphabet Announces Third Quarter 2026 Results (Form 8-K, Exhibit 99.1) (2026): “Google Cloud delivered record growth as revenues increased 103% to $30.7 billion”

   Google Cloud offers two CDNs, and Media CDN is the one built for video. Google says it uses YouTube's infrastructure to bring on-demand and live streams and large downloads closer to viewers, with cache deployments spanning more than 3,000 locations inside points of presence and partner ISP networks. Its documentation covers signed requests for content protection and cache keys that reduce trips to the origin. That pedigree makes it a strong fit for large streaming services already on Google Cloud. Access is the limit: to start, you contact your Google Cloud sales representative or account team to enable Media CDN for your project, and there is no self-serve Media CDN rate card. The general-purpose Cloud CDN is self-serve if you need something simpler. Alphabet does not report Media CDN separately, but Google Cloud revenue reached $30.7 billion in the third quarter of 2026. We compared documented features and published prices.

   Strengths

   • +Built on the same edge that serves YouTube
   • +3,000+ cache locations close to viewers
   • +Fits Google Cloud storage and load balancing

   Limitations

   • −Must be enabled by a Google Cloud sales representative
   • −Media CDN pricing is not published as a self-serve rate card
   • −Most useful when the origin already runs on Google Cloud

   SummaryGoogle Cloud Media CDN is the best choice for large streaming services on Google Cloud because it runs on YouTube's edge with 3,000+ cache locations. Smaller teams cannot sign up without going through sales.

8. 8

   Gcore

   A Luxembourg-based edge provider with a video streaming platform, CDN, DDoS protection and edge compute on one account.

   7.6overall

   A Luxembourg-based edge provider with a video streaming platform, CDN, DDoS protection and edge compute on one account.

   Best forTeams that want live and on-demand streaming with DRM at low per-minute rates

   Gcore pairs a CDN with a full streaming platform. Its streaming page lists free transcoding up to 1080p, RTMP, SRT and WHIP ingest, DVR and recording, restreaming to several destinations, and multi-DRM with Widevine, FairPlay and PlayReady for web, iOS and Android. Gcore cites 210+ edge PoPs, 200 Tbps of network capacity and 2 to 3 second latency for low-latency HLS and DASH. Pay-as-you-go prices are shown in US dollars on the same page: storage from $0.00225 per minute and streaming from $0.00088 per minute for Full HD, with AI speech recognition at $0.011 per minute. Enterprise customers can negotiate per-minute or per-GB pricing. The weak point for this list is evidence of scale: we found no independent usage figure, so its adoption score is conservative. We compared documented features and published prices.

   Strengths

   • +Per-minute rates published in USD
   • +Low-latency HLS and DASH included
   • +Restream to multiple destinations

   Limitations

   • −No independent adoption figure we could cite
   • −AI speech recognition and moderation are billed extra
   • −CDN price table is shown in euros from our location

   SummaryGcore is the best choice for low-latency live streams with DRM on a budget because it lists 2 to 3 second LL-HLS latency and streaming from $0.00088 per minute. Pick a larger provider if a proven track record at scale matters most.

9. 9

   CDN77

   A European CDN built around video, with ISP-embedded caches and plans sized for high monthly traffic.

   7.4overall

   A European CDN built around video, with ISP-embedded caches and plans sized for high monthly traffic.

   Best forHigh-traffic video platforms that want a fixed monthly bill

   Adoption data

   480 PBCDN77 says it delivers 480 PB of video a day, on its homepage in November 2026.

   CDN77, CDN77 homepage (2026): “480 PB of video delivered daily”

   CDN77 is a CDN whose business is mostly video: the company says 90 percent of its delivered data is video and that it delivers 480 PB of video a day. Its network map lists 235 PoPs across 135 countries, more than 3,000 ISPs connected directly, and ISP-embedded cache servers to reach viewers in hard-to-serve areas. Customer quotes on the homepage come from media and education brands including STARZ and Udemy. Pricing is built for volume: the Growth plan costs $990 a month for up to 250 TB of traffic with all PoPs and features included, and overage is $3.96 per TB. That works out cheap per TB at high volume but is a large step for a small site, and there is no free tier. CDN77 also sells S3-compatible object storage with no egress fees to its CDN. We compared documented features and published prices.

   Strengths

   • +Growth plan covers up to 250 TB for $990 a month
   • +Overage at $3.96 per TB
   • +Client-specific customizations included in standard service

   Limitations

   • −$990 a month is far above the entry cost of other picks
   • −No self-serve free tier
   • −Smaller brand outside the media industry

   SummaryCDN77 is the best choice for platforms pushing hundreds of terabytes of video because its Growth plan covers 250 TB for $990 a month. Low-traffic sites should start with a usage-based service.

10. 10

    Azure Front Door

    Microsoft's global CDN and application delivery service with Standard and Premium tiers.

    7.2overall

    Microsoft's global CDN and application delivery service with Standard and Premium tiers.

    Best forVideo teams whose origins and identity already run on Azure

    Adoption data

    48%Microsoft said Azure revenue grew 48% in its fiscal 2027 first quarter, ended September 30, 2026; it does not report Front Door revenue separately.

    Microsoft, Earnings Release FY27 Q1 (2026): “Azure revenue was ahead of expectations and increased 48%”

    Azure Front Door is Microsoft's global CDN and application delivery service, and the logical pick when video files already live in Azure storage. The pricing page lists two tiers. Standard covers static and dynamic acceleration, global load balancing, SSL offload, certificate management and traffic analytics for a $35 monthly base fee. Premium costs $330 a month and adds WAF, bot protection, Microsoft Threat Intelligence and Private Link. On top of the base fee, edge-to-client transfer starts at $0.083 per GB for the first 10 TB in North America and Europe and rises to $0.14 per GB in Korea, plus origin transfer and request charges. Front Door is a delivery layer only, so encoding and players come from elsewhere. Microsoft does not report Front Door revenue, but Azure revenue grew 48 percent in its quarter ended September 30, 2026. We compared documented features and published prices.

    Strengths

    • +WAF and Private Link pricing included in Premium
    • +Same edge-to-client rate on Standard and Premium
    • +Fits Azure storage and identity

    Limitations

    • −No video encoding, packaging or player in the service
    • −$35 monthly base fee before any traffic
    • −Billing combines base fees, transfer and requests

    SummaryAzure Front Door is the best choice for video teams already on Azure because Premium bundles WAF and Private Link for $330 a month. Teams outside Azure have cheaper and more video-specific options.

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