Microsoft Azure · Networking

Content Delivery Network

Azure CDN sits in the networking stack, handling the heavy lifting of distributing static assets across a global edge network. It caches content closer to end users to cut latency and offload origin servers, effectively speeding up delivery for web applications and media files. The infrastructure scales automatically to handle traffic spikes, ensuring consistent performance without manual configuration.

This fits teams already embedded in the Azure ecosystem who need tight integration with other cloud services. The main friction point is the lack of a free tier; every byte served incurs a pay-as-you-go cost. For small projects or low-traffic sites, this means immediate billing from the first request, unlike competitors offering generous free allowances.

• Free tier No
• Pricing Pay as you go
• Regions 12 · 6 continents
• SLA uptime 99.99%
• Compliance 13 certifications
• Provider health A