AWS · Networking

Amazon CloudFront

Amazon CloudFront acts as a global content delivery network, handling the distribution of web content across edge locations. It manages request routing and caching to ensure assets load quickly for users worldwide. The service operates on a pay-as-you-go model, charging from $0.6000 per 1M requests, which aligns costs directly with traffic volume rather than fixed infrastructure fees.

Teams already committed to AWS infrastructure will find this integration straightforward, especially for static asset delivery. However, the lack of a permanent free tier means every request incurs a cost, unlike some competitors offering generous free allowances. This pricing structure requires careful monitoring of traffic spikes, as high-volume sites can accumulate significant expenses quickly without proactive optimization.

• Free tier Yes
• Starting price from $0.6000 per 1M requests
• Regions 15 · 6 continents
• SLA uptime 99.99%
• Compliance 13 certifications
• Provider health A