KeyCDN
6.4/10Swiss pay-as-you-go content delivery network that serves websites, images and large files from 60+ data centers, aimed at developers and small to mid-sized businesses.
Data last updated November 2026 · Our methodology
Overview
KeyCDN is a content delivery network run by proinity LLC in Switzerland. It caches and serves static assets, images and downloads from its own non-reseller network, which the vendor says covers 60+ data centers in 40+ countries across six continents. Customers set up Pull Zones, which fetch content from an origin server, or Push Zones, where files are uploaded by FTP(S) or rsync and stored on KeyCDN. Instant purge, Origin Shield, HTTP/2, Brotli, TLS 1.3, free Let's Encrypt or custom certificates, Secure Token URL signing and basic DDoS protection come at no extra cost. Billing is purely usage-based with prepaid credits: outbound traffic costs $0.04 per GB for the first 10 TB in North America and Europe and falls to $0.01 per GB above 100 TB, while Asia, Oceania, Africa and Latin America cost more. Requests are not charged. There is a $4 monthly minimum and a $49 minimum top-up. Extras such as additional Zones beyond three, Push storage, real-time log forwarding and image processing are metered separately. Integration guides cover WordPress through the CDN Enabler plugin, Joomla, Drupal, Magento, TYPO3, PrestaShop and Laravel, and a REST API manages zones, purges and reports. It suits developers, agencies and cost-conscious e-commerce or SaaS sites that want cheap, simple CDN delivery without a contract. The main limitations are its narrow scope: there is no WAF, edge compute or full security suite like Cloudflare offers. Standard support runs only during business hours, and the 99.99% availability commitment in the terms comes with no service credits.
Our Rating
Who KeyCDN is best for
Best software for DevelopersGood fit
REST API, Push and Pull Zones, rsync and FTP uploads and framework guides such as Laravel suit technical users, though reviewers say setup needs technical knowledge.
Image processing, a Magento and PrestaShop integration and low per-GB rates suit stores, and a 2025 e-commerce review calls it a strong budget option.
Pay-as-you-go billing with a $4 monthly minimum and no contract keeps costs low for small sites.
Less suited
CMS integrations for WordPress, Joomla and Drupal and per-zone setup work for client sites, though zones beyond three cost extra.
There is no SLA with service credits, no listed compliance certifications and only business-hours standard support, all of which large buyers usually expect.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Low per-GB rates: $0.04 per GB in North America and Europe, falling to $0.01 per GB above 100 TB, with no request fees.
- No contract and a low entry point: a $4 monthly minimum, and customers can terminate at any time.
- Instant purge, Origin Shield, HTTP/2, TLS 1.3, Brotli, Secure Token and free Let's Encrypt certificates are included at no extra cost.
- The vendor runs its own non-federated network rather than reselling another CDN.
- Ready-made integration guides for WordPress (CDN Enabler), Magento, Drupal, Joomla, PrestaShop, TYPO3 and Laravel.
- A documented REST API covers zones, purges and detailed reports, including cache hit and status-code statistics.
Cons
- The terms set a 99.99% availability target but give no service credits when it is missed.
- Standard support runs during business hours only, with 24x7 coverage limited to critical requests.
- Reviewers describe the DDoS protection as basic and say there is no WAF, so extra security layers are needed.
- Costs add up from extra Zones, Push storage, $1 per day log forwarding and image operations, and Asia, Africa and Latin America traffic costs two to four times more.
- Prepaid credits are nonrefundable, and reviewers note setup needs some technical knowledge.
- Push Zones lack a full-cache purge, and files over 100 MB require Push Zones.
Key Features
KeyCDN Pricing
Pay-as-you-go
- First 3 Zones free
- $4 minimum usage charge per month
- Pull Zone storage at no extra cost
- Payment by credit card, PayPal or bank wire
- Prepaid credits, with a $49 minimum payment
- 14-day free trial with no credit card required
- Free TLS certificates, including Let's Encrypt
- Unlimited HTTP and HTTPS requests at no charge
- Instant Purge, HTTP/2, Origin Shield, Secure Token and DDoS protection included
- North America and Europe traffic from $0.04 per GB, falling to $0.01 per GB above 100 TB
Volume (over 100 TB per month)
- Contact sales
- Custom volume pricing for traffic above 100 TB per month
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. KeyCDN offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. There is no permanent free tier.
You buy prepaid credits, with a $49 minimum payment, by credit card, PayPal or bank wire. Usage is deducted from those credits, with a $4 minimum charge per month. Credits are nonrefundable under the terms of service.
No. HTTP and HTTPS requests are unlimited, and TLS certificates, including free Let's Encrypt certificates, cost nothing extra. Only traffic, extra Zones, Push storage, log forwarding and image processing are billed.
The terms state that the network will be available at least 99.99% of the time, but they define no service credits. Liability is capped at the amount paid in the prior 12 months.
The terms provide basic technical support during regular business hours, with 24x7 coverage for critical requests. Support requests go through the KeyCDN dashboard, and there is also a knowledge base and a status page.
KeyCDN publishes integration guides for WordPress (through its CDN Enabler plugin), Joomla, Drupal, Magento, TYPO3, PrestaShop and Laravel. It also has a REST API, with official libraries on GitHub, for managing zones, purging caches and pulling reports.
Yes. The terms let the customer end the agreement immediately at any time. If credits run out without automatic payment, the account becomes inactive after three reminder emails.
KeyCDN is run by proinity LLC in Switzerland and publishes a dedicated GDPR page. No specific security certifications such as SOC 2 or ISO 27001 are listed on its site.
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