The comparison
What changes when you choose Aptranet?
Both platforms offer global content delivery and origin shielding. Aptranet combines delivery controls with authoritative Cloud DNS in one Management Console, with published CDN plans that start at smaller traffic volumes.
Side by side
Aptranet and CacheFly, compared.
| What matters | Our platformAptranet | CacheFly |
|---|---|---|
| Paid starting plan Different currencies and allowances. Compare the total cost at your expected volume. | €35/month: 500 GB and 3 million requests; overage applies | Adoption: $299/month with 10 TB; free 100 GB Developer account also available |
| HTTP/3 and TLS | HTTP/3, TLS 1.3, managed and custom certificates | Adoption includes HTTP/3 and SSL; automated certificates are documented |
| Origin shielding | Origin Shield and origin groups in Cloud CDN | Shared Origin Shield and Dedicated Cache options |
| Image processing | WebP/AVIF conversion, resize and crop at the edge | Smart Image Optimization with visual, code and API configuration |
| Real-time connections | WebSockets supported by Cloud CDN | Production lists 10,000 concurrent WebSockets |
| Operations | Management Console and API for Cloud CDN and Cloud DNS | Portal, API and Terraform; capabilities vary by tier |
Aptranet prices exclude VAT. CDN and DNS are separate plans; allowances and overage apply. CDN pricing · DNS pricing
Sources and comparison details
Competitor documentation reviewed on 6 September 2026. Features and pricing depend on the selected plan.
Why choose Aptranet
More control. A clearer way to operate.
A smaller paid starting point
Cloud CDN starts at €35/month with 500 GB and 3 million requests. It is a practical starting point for applications that do not yet need a multi-terabyte monthly allowance.
Delivery controls in one place
Manage HTTP/3, TLS, Origin Shield, cache purging and image transformations through your Cloud CDN configuration. Choose the plan against your traffic and request volume.
Add authoritative DNS to the workflow
Operate Cloud DNS alongside Cloud CDN in the same Management Console. Use GeoDNS, health checks and weighted routing; Growth and Business support a one-second minimum TTL.
Built for your team
Choose Aptranet when
- Your application needs a paid CDN plan below multi-terabyte traffic volumes.
- You want delivery and authoritative DNS available in one Management Console.
- You prefer published euro-denominated plans with traffic and request allowances.
Plan your move
Bring the right workloads.
CacheFly may suit workloads that need its Dedicated Cache or EdgeControl services. Evaluate those requirements separately. Its larger starting bandwidth allowance and free Developer account also matter when comparing total cost; Aptranet is not automatically cheaper at every traffic volume.
Frequently asked questions
Choose Aptranet for a smaller paid starting plan and a shared operating workflow for Cloud CDN and Cloud DNS. Evaluate cache behaviour, origin protection and routing against your own application before moving production traffic.
No. Aptranet and CacheFly use different currencies, allowances and commercial packages. Include your expected traffic, requests, support needs and any additional services in the comparison.
Yes. CacheFly documents both. The decision is about the configuration, commercial terms and operating workflow that fit your workload.
Start with one hostname. Validate TLS, cache rules, redirects and application behaviour on the new distribution before changing DNS. Keep the previous configuration available while you verify the cutover.
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