CDN
Alibaba Cloud’s CDN service accelerates file distribution to end-users by caching content closer to them. It falls under the Networking category and operates on a pay-as-you-go pricing model. This setup allows developers to scale usage based on actual demand without committing to fixed resources upfront, making it suitable for dynamic traffic patterns where cost efficiency depends on variable load.
Choose this solution when you need straightforward content delivery without upfront commitments. Be aware that there is no free tier available for this service. Costs start from $0.0640 per hour, which means even minimal usage will incur charges immediately. This structure requires careful monitoring to avoid unexpected expenses during low-traffic periods, as you pay strictly for what you consume.
Pricing Tiers 3
| Tier / Plan | Price | Unit | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.02 | $0.0640 | per hour | us-east-1 |
| 0.03 | $0.0700 | per hour | us-east-1 |
| 0.04 | $0.1050 | per hour | us-east-1 |
Prices in USD. Micro-prices are quoted per 1M units; "< $0.000001" marks rates below our stored precision. Subject to change — check the provider's official page for current rates.
Alternatives on other providers
Equivalent services on other clouds:
- AWS Amazon CloudFront $0.6000 per 1M requests Compare
- Google Cloud Platform Cloud CDN $0.0075 per 10K Compare