EdgeNext
5.6/10EdgeNext is an edge cloud provider that offers CDN, security CDN, anti-DDoS, edge cloud servers and bare metal servers, with a focus on emerging markets and China.
Data last updated November 2026 · Our methodology
Overview
EdgeNext, formerly known as BaishanCloud, sells CDN, security and compute services from a network it says has more than 1,500 edge nodes. Its strongest coverage is in mainland China, the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia and Central Asia. The product range covers dynamic and static acceleration, live streaming, a Security CDN with WAF and bot protection, standalone Anti-DDoS, security DNS, Edge Cloud Server virtual machines and bare metal servers, including GPU configurations. Its pricing calculator also lists relational databases, Redis, object storage and load balancers. It suits companies trying to reach users in regions where large Western CDNs have few PoPs, such as Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Iraq, Pakistan or Uzbekistan. It also suits companies that need help with China ICP licensing. Pricing is a mix of public and quoted rates. Edge Cloud Server plans start at about 12.77 USD a month for 1 vCPU and 2 GB of RAM and go up to 388.66 USD a month for 32 vCPU and 64 GB, and these figures appear alongside a limited-time discount. The Security CDN Basic plan costs 180 USD a month with 500 GB of traffic included. CDN traffic, bare metal and anti-DDoS are priced on request. The CDN is also sold through AWS Marketplace as a committed traffic package. EdgeNext has local data center partnerships with Rack Centre in Lagos and iXAfrica in Nairobi, and a deal with Sparkle for IP transit into Europe. The main limitation is how little the buyer can see before talking to sales. Most rates need a quote, no uptime SLA or compliance certifications are published, developer and API documentation is hard to find, and independent reviews are very scarce.
Our Rating
Who EdgeNext is best for
Best software for EnterpriseGood fit
Custom CDN contracts, 24x7 phone support on the Business tier and large media customers point to enterprise buyers.
Less suited
EdgeNext promotes e-commerce acceleration solutions for markets like MENA and China, but pricing is mostly quote-based.
Dynamic acceleration and edge servers help SaaS firms serving users in emerging markets with weak CDN coverage.
Self-serve edge VMs exist, but public API, CLI and Terraform documentation could not be found.
The Security CDN Basic plan targets small sites, but at 180 USD a month it costs far more than self-serve rivals.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Unusually dense coverage in mainland China and in emerging markets. CDN Planet counts about 1,100 China PoPs plus 25 in Africa and 20 in the Middle East.
- Help with China ICP licensing and local data residency rules is part of the service, which is useful for foreign firms entering China.
- CDN, WAF, anti-DDoS, edge VMs and bare metal come from one vendor, so regional delivery and compute can be bought together.
- Edge Cloud Server prices are published, starting at about 12.77 USD a month for 1 vCPU and 2 GB of RAM.
- CDN Planet reports configuration changes take effect in under five minutes, and that 24x7 email and phone support is available.
Cons
- Most prices, including CDN per-GB traffic, bare metal and anti-DDoS, are not published and need a sales quote.
- The Security CDN Basic plan is costly for small sites at 180 USD a month for 500 GB, and its WAF only runs in observation mode.
- No public uptime SLA, compliance certifications or easy-to-find API and Terraform documentation could be verified.
- Some CDN features, such as HTTP/3, token authentication and geo blocking, need support staff to enable them according to CDN Planet.
- Independent reviews are very scarce. A Gartner Peer Insights review from 2026 criticised its setup and documentation.
Key Features
EdgeNext Pricing
Edge Cloud Server Devs
- Up to 20 cloud disks per instance
- 1 vCPU and 2 GB RAM from 12.77 USD a month
- 2 vCPU and 4 GB RAM from 25.29 USD a month
- Starting prices shown next to a limited-time offer of up to 50% off monthly plus 10% off yearly
Edge Cloud Server Pro
- 4 vCPU and 8 GB RAM from 50.07 USD a month
- 8 vCPU and 16 GB RAM from 99.14 USD a month
Security CDN Basic
- 1,000 QPS
- Up to 10 services
- Email and ticket support
- 10 custom rules per domain
- 500 GB of traffic included
- Universal anti-DDoS engine
- WAF in observation mode only
- Prices may vary by region, and yearly packages are discounted
Edge Cloud Server Business
- 16 vCPU and 32 GB RAM from 196.29 USD a month
- 32 vCPU and 64 GB RAM from 388.66 USD a month
- Custom CPU, memory, storage and region configurations through sales
CDN, Anti-DDoS and Bare Metal
- Minimum term of one month per CDN Planet
- Traffic-based CDN pricing quoted by sales
- Bare metal offered on pay-as-you-go or lease terms
- Anti-DDoS scrubbing up to 100 Gbps priced on request
Security CDN Business
- Bot protection
- 14,000 QPS or more
- 20 or more services
- Custom anti-DDoS policies
- 2,000 GB or more of traffic
- 24x7 email, IM and phone support
- 100 or more custom rules per domain
- WAF observation, intercept and ban modes
Frequently Asked Questions
The homepage advertises one month free across its core products through self-serve sign-up. The Security CDN page advertises a 14-day free trial.
General CDN traffic is priced by quote and is based on traffic volume. The Security CDN Basic plan is published at 180 USD a month with 500 GB included, and the Business tier is custom-priced. The CDN can also be bought through AWS Marketplace as a committed GB traffic package, which does not allow refunds.
Its biggest footprint is in mainland China, with about 1,100 PoPs. It is also growing in the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia and Central Asia, through partners such as Rack Centre in Lagos, iXAfrica in Nairobi and Etihad Salam Telecom in Saudi Arabia. Europe coverage is thinner but expanding through Sparkle's Seabone transit network.
CDN Planet reports a minimum term of one month and no minimum monthly spend for self-service customers. Edge Cloud Server plans are priced monthly, with an extra discount on yearly terms.
Yes. EdgeNext says ICP, RIM and localization requirements are handled for customers, and it has a dedicated China ICP License page.
The Security CDN includes an anti-DDoS engine, and EdgeNext says it has 4.5 Tbps of protection capacity and does not bill for attack traffic. The standalone Anti-DDoS product scrubs Layer 3 to 7 attacks at up to 100 Gbps and 100 Mpps.
The Security CDN Basic plan includes email and ticket support. The Business plan adds 24x7 email, instant messaging and phone support. CDN Planet also lists multiple support packages and a status page.
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