Head-to-head
Cloudflare vs Fastly
Cloudflare leads: the AI models rank it above its rival on 1 of the 1 leaderboard they share. Based on how ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini & Grok rank both across the leaderboard they share — re-polled on demand, reasoning shown verbatim.
Fastly0 wins| Leaderboard | Cloudflare | Fastly |
|---|---|---|
| Best CDN platforms for low-latency API delivery | #1 / 6 | #2 / 6 |
Why the models rank Cloudflare — on best cdn platforms for low-latency api delivery
“Best overall blend for a typical global HTTP API: extensive edge reach, programmable caching with Workers, tiered caching, smart origin routing, load balancing, and strong security at unusually accessible pricing”
Why the models rank Fastly — on best cdn platforms for low-latency api delivery
“Built for dynamic/API traffic rather than static cache hits—Instant Purge (~150ms global), origin shield, VCL + Compute (Wasm) with sub-ms cold starts and tight p99 on short request-path work (auth, routing, assembly). Lowest NA metro TTFB in 2026 probes; near-tie with Cloudflare if your users are APAC-heavy or you need a full app platform, not just delivery. Assumption: team will use edge logic and short-TTL/surrogate-key caching, not only a dumb reverse proxy.”
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