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KeyCDN

KeyCDN

Content Delivery Network (CDN)keycdn.com

Transparent and affordable pay-as-you-go pricing model

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Founded
2012
HQ
Winterthur, Switzerland, Switzerland
Connections
12

At a glance

Employees
11-50
Funding
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About

KeyCDN positions itself as a cost-effective, developer-friendly CDN provider in the mid-market segment, competing against both enterprise CDN providers and budget alternatives. The company focuses on delivering high-performance content delivery with transparent pricing and modern protocol support, appealing particularly to developers and SMBs who need enterprise features without enterprise complexity or costs.

KeyCDN is a Swiss-based content delivery network (CDN) provider that specializes in accelerating web content delivery through a globally distributed network of edge servers. Founded to address the growing need for fast, reliable content delivery, KeyCDN offers a performance-focused CDN solution that emphasizes simplicity, affordability, and developer-friendly features. The company operates a network of strategically positioned Points of Presence (PoPs) across multiple continents to ensure low-latency content delivery to end users worldwide. KeyCDN distinguishes itself in the competitive CDN market through its straightforward pricing model, robust feature set, and commitment to modern web technologies. The platform supports advanced protocols including HTTP/3 and Brotli compression, provides real-time analytics and reporting, and offers features like instant purging, origin shield, and custom SSL certificates. Targeting developers, agencies, and businesses of all sizes, KeyCDN has built a reputation for delivering enterprise-grade CDN capabilities without the complexity and high costs typically associated with larger CDN providers. Their pay-as-you-go pricing model and transparent billing have made them particularly popular among small to medium-sized businesses and web developers seeking reliable content acceleration solutions.

Business model

B2B SaaS

Target market

Web developers, digital agencies, e-commerce businesses, SaaS companies, and enterprises requiring content delivery acceleration and global distribution

What they offer

  • CDN Service

    Global content delivery network with edge caching across multiple PoPs worldwide for accelerated content delivery

  • HTTP/3 Support

    Next-generation HTTP protocol support for improved performance and reduced latency

  • Real-time Analytics

    Comprehensive analytics dashboard providing real-time insights into traffic, bandwidth usage, and performance metrics

  • Origin Shield

    Additional caching layer between edge servers and origin to reduce origin load and improve cache hit ratios

  • Instant Purge

    Real-time cache purging capabilities for immediate content updates across the CDN network

  • Custom SSL

    Free Let's Encrypt SSL certificates and support for custom SSL certificates

  • Image Processing

    On-the-fly image optimization, resizing, and format conversion to improve page load times

  • DDoS Protection

    Built-in protection against distributed denial-of-service attacks

  • RESTful API

    Comprehensive API for programmatic management of CDN zones, purging, and analytics

  • WordPress Plugin

    Native WordPress integration for easy CDN setup and cache management

  • Brotli Compression

    Advanced compression algorithm support for reduced file sizes and faster delivery

  • Raw Logs

    Access to detailed log files for in-depth analysis and troubleshooting

Tech & specs

Technology stack

HTTP/3Edge CachingReal-time Analytics

Deployment

CloudSaaS

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