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Compare Akamai and Edgio 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (57.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (36.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Akamai
Star Rating
(47)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (57.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about AkamaiEdgio
Star Rating
(20)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (36.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about EdgioSummary
AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that Akamai excels in Static Content Caching with a score of 9.2, which reviewers mention significantly enhances website performance and load times, making it a preferred choice for businesses with high traffic.
- Reviewers mention that Edgio offers superior Dynamic Content Routing, scoring 8.9, which users say is particularly beneficial for applications that require real-time data updates, ensuring a seamless user experience.
- G2 users highlight that Akamai's Custom SSL feature scores 9.0, with reviewers stating that it provides robust security options that are easy to implement, giving businesses peace of mind regarding data protection.
- Users on G2 report that Edgio's API Integrations score 8.3, with reviewers mentioning that the platform's flexibility allows for easier integration with various CMS systems, enhancing overall workflow efficiency.
- Reviewers say that Akamai's Dashboard and Reporting features, scoring 7.9, provide comprehensive insights into performance metrics, which users find invaluable for tracking and optimizing content delivery.
- Users report that Edgio's ease of setup, scoring 7.9, is a standout feature, with many reviewers mentioning that the onboarding process is straightforward, allowing teams to get up and running quickly without extensive training.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Akamai
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Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
43
8.2
16
Ease of Use
7.8
43
7.9
16
Ease of Setup
7.7
25
7.9
7
Ease of Admin
7.8
21
7.3
8
Quality of Support
8.1
38
8.1
15
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.1
21
7.7
8
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
41
6.4
16
Features by Category
Content
9.2
33
8.2
11
9.2
30
8.9
9
8.9
28
8.0
10
Agentic AI - Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
8.6
30
8.9
9
9.0
22
8.8
8
Management
8.0
32
7.0
10
8.0
29
7.3
10
7.9
28
7.2
9
Integration
8.2
24
8.3
9
8.6
18
7.4
9
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Risk Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Threat Protection
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Controls
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Protection
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Resolution
Not enough data
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Functionality
Not enough data
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Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Support
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Customization
Not enough data
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Organization
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video CMS
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Asset Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Risk Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Akamai and Edgio are categorized as Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Unique Categories
Akamai has no unique categories
Edgio is categorized as Bot Detection and Mitigation, Website Security, Video CMS, DDoS Protection, Web Application Firewall (WAF), Attack Surface Management, and WebOps Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Akamai
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Edgio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
21.3%
Computer Software
17.0%
Marketing and Advertising
10.6%
Internet
10.6%
Online Media
4.3%
Other
36.2%
Information Technology and Services
31.6%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
10.5%
Wireless
5.3%
Telecommunications
5.3%
Marketing and Advertising
5.3%
Other
42.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
Akamai
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Joe G.
Verified User in Computer Software
Delivery is top notch and exceeds the speeds of Limelight, edgecast, etc. They excel at larger files. Great features like gzip compression.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Lawrence S.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The price that you pay for them compared to what you get at other providers is a major negative point.
Edgio
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness
Look and feel, ease of function, search options (you can search for a customers information a multitude of ways) and the site is easy to navigate.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Accounting
The user interface could be easier to navigate
Joe G.
Verified User in Computer Software
Delivery is top notch and exceeds the speeds of Limelight, edgecast, etc. They excel at larger files. Great features like gzip compression.
Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness
Look and feel, ease of function, search options (you can search for a customers information a multitude of ways) and the site is easy to navigate.
Lawrence S.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The price that you pay for them compared to what you get at other providers is a major negative point.
Verified User in Accounting
The user interface could be easier to navigate
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