StackPath vs Azure CDN Pricing (2026)
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StackPath vs Azure CDN

CDN (Content Delivery Network) pricing comparison · 2026

StackPath uses custom pricing, while Azure CDN uses custom pricing. Both products are similarly priced at comparable tiers.

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StackPath
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Azure CDN pricing is fully custom-quoted — all plans require contacting Microsoft sales di
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Sources & confidence

Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.

Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources 21 sourced facts
16 hidden-cost · 4 contract · 1 review platform
Last verified 4w ago
Confidence Limited confidence
Sources 6 sourced facts
4 hidden-cost · 1 contract · 1 review platform
Last verified 1w ago
Confidence Limited confidence
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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
5 documented
  • Massive Unannounced Price Increases
    275-600% of license costs
    5 sources
  • New Energy Surcharge Fee
    $50-$300/month
    1 source
  • Origin Shield Now Charged Separately
    5-15% of license costs
    1 source
  • Paid Support Plans Required
    $199-$500/month
    2 sources
  • No Prorated Refunds on Cancellation
    $25-$850
    2 sources
2 documented
  • Egress / Outbound Bandwidth Costs
    10-30% of license costs
    2 sources
  • Mandatory Outbound Connectivity Layer (Post-Sept 2025)
    $38-$490/month
    2 sources
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What users say

Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
Trustpilot
1/5 (21)
Best for
See website for current tier pricing — will auto-populate on next extraction
Watch out
Massive unexpected price increases of 275–600% with little or no prior notice
TrustRadius
7.6/5 (39)
Best for
See website for current tier pricing — will auto-populate on next extraction
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CDN (Content Delivery Network)

StackPath

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CDN (Content Delivery Network)

Azure CDN

Custom pricing
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StackPath and Azure CDN both operate in the cdn (content delivery network) category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan StackPath Azure CDN
Contact Sales Custom Custom

Hidden Costs

Beyond the sticker price — what catches buyers off guard.

StackPath 7 hidden costs

critical
Massive Unannounced Price Increases 275-600% of license costs
high
New Energy Surcharge Fee $50-$300/month
medium
Origin Shield Now Charged Separately 5-15% of license costs
high
Paid Support Plans Required $199-$500/month
high
No Prorated Refunds on Cancellation $25-$850
See all StackPath hidden costs →

Azure CDN 2 hidden costs

high
Egress / Outbound Bandwidth Costs 10-30% of license costs
medium
Mandatory Outbound Connectivity Layer (Post-Sept 2025) $38-$490/month
See all Azure CDN hidden costs →

Contract Terms

Term StackPath Azure CDN
Auto-renewal Yes
Cancellation Not clearly published; customers report being billed for full months after cancellation requests
Minimum commitment Month-to-month for historical CDN plans; enterprise contracts vary
Price escalation Severe — customers documented 275–600% mid-contract price increases in 2023, with contract terms apparently permitting StackPath to adjust pricing with limited notice; service terms required 30-day notice for price changes but customers report this was not honored
Can downgrade No

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