Top 5 CDNs for Web Shops in 2026

Choose a CDN for a web shop by looking beyond static-file caching: product pages, baskets and checkout flows need careful handling of dynamic requests. This 2026 ranking compares five providers on dynamic-content acceleration, origin shield and HTTPS for your own domain.

How we ranked these CDNs for web shops

We prioritised listed dynamic-content acceleration (DSA), origin shield and HTTPS on your own domain. DSA is directly relevant when a shop serves changing pages; origin shield adds a layer between the edge and your origin; and own-domain HTTPS lets your storefront use its domain for secure connections. We also considered WAF and DDoS protection, SSL certificate support, cache controls, support availability and useful shop features such as image optimisation.

All five providers list DSA and HTTPS on your own domain, so those features alone do not separate the ranking. We gave more weight to the combination of DSA, origin shield and protections, then used operational features to distinguish close options. We rank on listed specifications and features, not lab tests, so this order is a practical comparison rather than a claim about measured response times.

1. CacheFly CDN

CacheFly is our first pick for shops that want a broad set of protections alongside dynamic-content support. It lists DSA, origin shield, a WAF, DDoS protection and HTTPS on your own domain, plus support by phone and email that is available 24/7. It also lists its own SSL certificate, giving you another certificate option for a branded storefront.

The network covers 45 countries and 71 PoP locations, including a PoP in the Netherlands and two locations in China. CacheFly lists image optimisation, WebSockets, serve-stale support and purge by folder as well as a full purge. These options can help you manage changing catalogue assets and keep shop content available when an origin is unavailable.

• Strengths: DSA and origin shield; WAF and DDoS protection; own-domain HTTPS and own SSL certificate; 24/7 phone and email support; image optimisation.
• Limits: No HTTP/3 is listed; no DNS service or apex/root-domain support is listed; the network has fewer PoP locations than several other options here.

Choose CacheFly if you value support access and a strong mix of origin shielding, security and certificate features. Its listed feature set makes it a particularly well-rounded choice for a shop where support escalation matters.

2. BytePlus CDN

BytePlus combines DSA and origin shield with WAF, DDoS protection and own-domain HTTPS. It also lists origin storage, which may suit a shop that wants storage included in its CDN setup. HTTP/3, edge computing, logs and DNS are listed too, alongside WebSockets and serve-stale support.

Its network lists 840 PoP locations across 26 countries, including a Netherlands PoP and 800 locations in China. That is a large stated location count, though the country coverage is narrower than some alternatives in this ranking. BytePlus supports full and folder-level purges, and lists its own SSL certificate. Its listed support channel is email.

• Strengths: DSA and origin shield; WAF and DDoS protection; own-domain HTTPS; HTTP/3; origin storage and logs; edge computing.
• Limits: No image optimisation is listed; no status page is listed; incoming traffic charges are listed; support is by email rather than phone.

Pick BytePlus if origin storage, HTTP/3 or its stated China presence fits your requirements. Before routing a store through it, check how its incoming-traffic and request charges apply to your planned setup; the comparison table shows current pricing details.

3. Gcore CDN

Gcore offers DSA, own-domain HTTPS, a WAF and DDoS protection, but unlike the two providers above, origin shield is not listed. Its wider listed country coverage, image optimisation and edge computing make it a useful alternative when those capabilities matter more than a shielded origin.

Gcore lists 104 PoP locations across 78 countries, including the Netherlands, and supports HTTP/3. You can purge everything, an individual file or a pattern, which gives shop operators more targeted cache controls than a full or folder-only purge. It also lists origin storage, serve-stale support, a status page and its own SSL certificate.

• Strengths: DSA; WAF and DDoS protection; own-domain HTTPS and own SSL certificate; image optimisation; edge computing; purge by file or pattern; status page.
• Limits: Origin shield is not listed; no PoPs in China are listed; 24/7 availability is not listed; changes list a 15-minute propagation time.

Gcore suits shops that want targeted cache purges and image optimisation, and can accept the lack of a listed origin shield. It also gives you an apex/root-domain option, which is not listed for every provider here.

4. Cloudflare CDN

Cloudflare lists DSA, own-domain HTTPS, WAF and DDoS protection, with edge computing and image optimisation also included. It has the broadest stated country coverage in this ranking: 309 PoP locations across 121 countries, including 37 locations in China and a PoP in the Netherlands. HTTP/3, DNS and apex/root-domain support are listed.

Cloudflare's main compromise for this shop-focused ranking is that origin shield is not listed. It also does not list an own SSL certificate or serve-stale support. Cache purging is available for everything or by individual file, and a status page and documentation are listed. Those details can matter when a product page needs a targeted refresh or you need to check service status.

• Strengths: DSA; WAF and DDoS protection; own-domain HTTPS; broad stated geographic coverage; HTTP/3, DNS, edge computing and image optimisation.
• Limits: Origin shield is not listed; own SSL certificate and serve-stale support are not listed; purge options do not include a listed folder or pattern purge.

Choose Cloudflare if its breadth of listed locations and edge features suit your store, and origin shielding is not a requirement. Its broad feature set is useful, but keep the origin-shield gap in mind when comparing it with the higher-ranked choices.

5. CDNvideo

CDNvideo lists DSA, origin shield, WAF and HTTPS on your own domain. It also lists 24/7 phone and email support, which is unusual among the options here. Its network covers 63 countries and 204 PoP locations, including 100 locations in China and a PoP in the Netherlands. Full and folder-level cache purges are supported.

For shops, the key drawback is that DDoS protection is not listed. CDNvideo also does not list its own SSL certificate or image optimisation. It supports basic authentication, token authentication, WebSockets and serve-stale delivery, but does not list edge computing or an apex/root-domain option. We rank it fifth because the missing DDoS protection and certificate option weaken its fit against the other providers.

• Strengths: DSA and origin shield; WAF; own-domain HTTPS; 24/7 phone and email support; serve-stale support; substantial stated China presence.
• Limits: DDoS protection is not listed; own SSL certificate and image optimisation are not listed; no edge computing or apex/root-domain support is listed.

CDNvideo may suit a shop that values phone support, origin shielding and its stated China coverage, but you should assess the missing DDoS protection carefully before choosing it for a storefront.

Why other CDNs missed the list

Fastly lists DSA, origin shield, WAF, DDoS protection and purge by tag or key, but HTTPS on your own domain is not listed. Because own-domain HTTPS is a core criterion for this shop comparison, we left it out despite its strong cache controls.

How to choose a CDN for your shop

Start by checking how your platform handles dynamic pages. Decide which routes can be cached and which must reach your shop application for fresh basket, account or checkout information; a CDN feature listing cannot replace careful cache rules. Ask the provider how its DSA setup fits those routes, and test changes in a staging environment before sending live orders through the configuration.

Next, decide whether origin shield is a requirement. If it is, focus first on CacheFly, BytePlus or CDNvideo, all of which list it. Then check security and certificate needs: all five list WAF protection, but CDNvideo does not list DDoS protection, and Cloudflare does not list its own SSL certificate. Confirm that HTTPS on your own domain works with your preferred certificate arrangement.

Finally, match locations and operations to your customers and team. Compare stated PoP coverage for the regions where buyers shop, review purge options for product updates, and check support channels and availability. In 2026, use the live comparison table to verify current plan details, then confirm traffic, request and incoming-data billing rules directly before you configure production traffic.