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KeyCDN

KeyCDN

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

keycdn.comWinterthur, Switzerland, SwitzerlandFounded 2012

Last updated May 11, 2026

Industry
Content Delivery Network (CDN) / Cloud Infrastructure
Business Model
B2B SaaS
Target Market
Web developers, digital agencies, e-commerce businesses, SaaS companies, and enterprises requiring content delivery acceleration and global distribution
Employee Count
11-50
Funding
bootstrap
API Available
Market Position

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.

Overview

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.

Products & Features

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

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