Overview
CacheFly has run a content delivery network for over 23 years, serving podcasts, video on demand, live events, game downloads and software updates. It positions itself as a premium private CDN with a dedicated shield layer, priority handling of cache misses, edge functions and white-glove integration support.
A free Developer account gives up to 100 GB a month on one domain with a 99.95% SLA, then $0.05/GB. Business plans commit to monthly volume: $300 for 10 TB, $750 for 50 TB or $1,000 for 100 TB, with 65+ PoPs, 50 domains, IPv6, HTTP/3 and 24/7 phone support. Enterprise starts at $2,000 for 100 TB and adds 80 PoPs, a WAF, advanced DDoS protection, SSO, role-based access, WebSockets and a 100% SLA.
CacheFly does not host DNS. Its security features (WAF, advanced DDoS, bot mitigation) sit on Enterprise and High Volume plans.
Before choosing a plan, compare the committed volume with your real traffic: overage on Business is billed at the same per-GB rate as the plan, and the rate drops as the commitment grows, from $0.03/GB at 10 TB to $0.01/GB at 100 TB. White-glove proof-of-concept environments are offered when you move toward Enterprise.
Pricing and plans
Free tier
Developer account: up to 100 GB a month free, 1 domain, email support, 99.95% SLA; $0.05/GB after that.
At the limit Bills overage Traffic past 100 GB a month is billed at $0.05/GB.
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | $0/mo | 100 GB free, then $0.05/GB; 1 domain; 99.95% SLA |
| Business 10 TB | $300/mo | $0.03/GB overage; 65+ PoPs, 50 domains, 24/7 support |
| Business 50 TB | $750/mo | $0.015/GB overage |
| Business 100 TB | $1,000/mo | $0.01/GB overage |
| Enterprise 100 TB | $2,000/mo | $0.02/GB overage; 80 PoPs, 500 domains, WAF, SSO, 100% SLA |
| Enterprise 250 TB | $3,750/mo | $0.015/GB overage; 500 TB+ by quote |
What it does
- Dedicated shield
- A shield layer gives full control over objects and reduces origin load.
- Edge functions
- Pre-built scripts for image transformation, redirects, custom cache keys and origin failover.
- API access
- API available on every plan.
- Origin ingest control
- Choose from 3 origin ingest locations (19 on Enterprise).
- Enterprise security
- WAF, advanced DDoS, SSO and role-based access on Enterprise.
- Direct connect
- Private network interconnects to origins in 80+ data centres on Enterprise.
Strengths and limitations
Strengths
- Free 100 GB developer tier to test the network.
- Low per-GB rates on committed Business plans.
- Long track record with media and podcast delivery.
- White-glove onboarding and 24/7 phone support from Business up.
Limitations
- WAF is only available on Enterprise (from $2,000/mo).
- Developer tier allows one domain and has no IPv6 or HTTP/3.
- No DNS hosting.
- Business plans require committing to 10 TB or more a month.
Who it suits
Good for
- Podcast and media publishers
- Game and software download delivery
- Multi-CDN setups for video platforms
Look elsewhere if
- Small sites needing a WAF on a budget
- Teams wanting DNS and CDN from one provider
Alternatives to CacheFly
| Tool | From | Free option | Stages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudflare CDN, DNS, WAF and DDoS protection | $20/mo | Free tier | |
| Amazon CloudFront CDN with bundled WAF and DNS plans | $15/mo | Free tier | |
| Gcore CDN Pay-as-you-go CDN with DNS and WAF | Usage-based | Free tier | |
| DNSimple DNS hosting and domain management | $0.5/mo | ||
| Fastly Programmable CDN and edge platform | Usage-based | Free tier | |
| IBM NS1 Connect Managed DNS with traffic steering | $99/mo |
Questions
Does CacheFly have a free plan?
Yes. The Developer account includes up to 100 GB a month free, then $0.05/GB.
How much does CacheFly cost?
Business plans start at $300 a month for 10 TB; Enterprise starts at $2,000 a month for 100 TB.
Does CacheFly include a WAF?
Only on Enterprise and High Volume plans.
How many PoPs does CacheFly have?
65+ on Business and 80 on Enterprise, according to its pricing page.
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