KeyCDN

Overview

KeyCDN is a European CDN provider offering competitive pricing and a straightforward approach to content delivery. Founded in 2011, KeyCDN focuses on simplicity, performance, and transparent pricing for small to medium-sized businesses.

Key Facts

  • Founded: 2011 by Alexander Verlaan
  • Headquarters: Stockholm, Sweden
  • Status: Private company
  • CEO: Alexander Verlaan (founder)
  • Data centers: 21 Pop locations globally
  • Focus: Simple, affordable CDN for SMBs and developers

Core Services

KeyCDN

  • Global edge network — 21 Pop locations in Europe, Americas, Asia, and Australia
  • HTTP/2 support — Modern protocol support
  • Zones — Simple CDN zone management
  • Pull zones — Automatic content fetching from origin
  • Push zones — Upload content directly to KeyCDN edge
  • Real-time analytics — Detailed traffic and performance reports

KeyCDN Features

  • SSL/TLS — Free SSL certificates with automatic renewal
  • HTTP/2 — Multiplexed connections for improved performance
  • Cache control — Fine-grained cache rules
  • API — Full REST API for automation
  • Webhook — Real-time notifications for events

Pricing Model

  • Pay-as-you-go — $0.04/GB for first 10TB/month
  • Volume discount — $0.03/GB for 10TB+/month
  • No monthly minimum — Pay only for what you use
  • No contracts — No commitments or hidden fees
  • Free SSL — Free Let’s Encrypt certificates

Competitive Position

  • Strengths: Simple pricing, no contracts, European data residency, good support
  • Weaknesses: Smaller network (21 PoPs), limited edge compute features
  • Main competitors: Cloudflare, BunnyCDN, Amazon CloudFront
  • Best for: SMBs, developers, and teams needing simple, affordable CDN

References

Field Value
Founded 2011
HQ Stockholm, Sweden
Type Commercial (Private)
Data Centers 21 Pop locations
Pricing $0.04/GB (pay-as-you-go)
Open Source No (proprietary CDN platform)