BytePlus
Hostcomplex score
7.5/10BytePlus is ByteDance’s enterprise technology brand, selling cloud infrastructure and software services, including AI tools, data products and BytePlus CDN. Its offer is aimed at businesses and developers rather than buyers looking only for a standard shared-hosting package.
BytePlus plans compared
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DDoS protection · WAF · HTTP/3 · Edge compute7.5/10
- PoPs
- 840
- Countries
- 26
- Price per GB
- $0.044 /GB no minimum
Prices per month excl. VAT where the provider states so. The average cost includes the renewal price after the intro period. Prices checked 5 November 2026, 15:00.
All specifications
| Plan | BytePlus CDN |
|---|---|
| API | Yes |
| DNS | Yes |
| VAT | Excl. VAT |
| Video on demand | Yes |
| Web application firewall | Yes |
| DDoS protection | Yes |
| IPv6 | Yes |
| Push / upload | No |
| HTTP/2 | Yes |
| HTTP/3 | Yes |
| Cache purge | Yes |
| Hotlink protection | Yes |
| Regions | North America, Europe, Asia, China, Middle East, Africa |
| Support | |
| Analytics | Yes |
| IP allowlist/blocklist | Yes |
| Log files | Yes |
| Minimum charge | $ 0/maand |
| PoPs in China | 800 locaties |
| Basic authentication | No |
| Live video | Yes |
| Price per GB (APAC) | $ 0.06/GB |
| Token authentication | Yes |
| WebSockets | Yes |
| Apex/root domain | No |
| Compression | Yes |
| Custom SSL certificate | Yes |
| Large files | Yes |
| Price per GB (LATAM) | $ 0.1/GB |
| Price per GB (NA/EU) | $ 0.044/GB |
| Private CDN | Yes |
| Change propagation time | 2 minuten |
| Serve stale content | Yes |
| Small files | Yes |
| Status page | No |
| Edge computing | Yes |
| Geo-blocking | Yes |
| Minimum contract term | 0 months |
| Documentation | Yes |
| Inbound traffic fees | Yes |
| Instant self-service setup | Yes |
| Origin shield | Yes |
| Countries with PoPs | 26 landen |
| Points of presence | 840 locaties |
| Purge options | All, per folder |
| Request fees | $ 0.012/10.000 requests |
| Origin storage | Yes |
| Dynamic content (DSA) | Yes |
| PoP in the Netherlands | Yes |
| HTTPS on CDN domain | Yes |
| Image optimisation | No |
| HTTPS on custom domain | Yes |
About BytePlus
BytePlus Pte. Ltd. is based in Singapore and is owned by ByteDance. BytePlus says the brand launched in March 2021; the Singapore legal entity was incorporated in 2020. The company says the idea began earlier, with its first team members hired in Singapore and London in 2019.
BytePlus is known for enterprise services built using ByteDance technology and research, particularly personalization, data intelligence, media services and content delivery. Its current catalogue spans cloud infrastructure, AI, data, networking, security and storage.
What BytePlus sells
- Content delivery: BytePlus CDN distributes website and application content through an edge network. It includes tools such as cache controls, logs, API access and security options, making it relevant to businesses delivering content to users across regions.
- Compute and cloud infrastructure: Elastic Compute Service, GPU Compute Service, auto scaling and function services provide infrastructure for application workloads and cloud-native projects.
- AI and machine learning: ModelArk, Machine Learning Platform, VikingDB and other AI services support model and machine-learning workloads.
- Containers and middleware: Kubernetes, container registry, monitoring, API gateway and messaging services help teams deploy and manage applications.
- Data analytics: ByteHouse, DataFinder, DataWind and related tools are designed for data storage, processing and analysis.
- Databases and search: BytePlus lists managed database options, Redis-compatible cache, search and database migration tools for application data.
- Media services: BytePlus Live, MediaLive, RTC and Video On Demand cover live, interactive and on-demand media workflows.
- Networking and security: Services include load balancing, virtual networking, firewall, DDoS protection and web application security.
- Storage and enterprise services: Object and file storage, logging, DNS, certificates, domains and messaging round out the catalogue.
Servers, data centres and support
BytePlus describes its CDN as a geographically distributed network of edge points of presence. Its published subprocessor information refers to third-party CDN infrastructure operators working worldwide, but an exact current server-location list could not be confirmed. The CDN has a web-based management console, APIs, documentation and diagnostic and log tools.
BytePlus documents a 24/7 ticketing system through its website and console, as well as email support. A general response-time commitment has not been confirmed.
Who BytePlus suits
BytePlus is worth considering if you need a business cloud platform, AI or data services, or a CDN integrated with technical management tools. It is less suited to someone seeking a simple shared-hosting plan with a conventional website-builder setup; that is not the focus of its listed range.
For a closer look, Read our full BytePlus review, or compare its content delivery offer on our CDN comparison.
Frequently asked questions
Where is BytePlus based?
BytePlus is based in Singapore. Its legal name is BytePlus Pte. Ltd., and it is a ByteDance business technology brand.
What services does BytePlus offer?
Its catalogue includes cloud infrastructure, AI and machine-learning tools, data services, databases, media, networking, security and storage. BytePlus CDN is its listed content delivery service.
Does BytePlus offer traditional web hosting?
BytePlus lists cloud compute and infrastructure services, but its published range is not presented as a conventional shared-hosting catalogue. Its hosting-related listing on Hostcomplex is BytePlus CDN.
What payment and contract terms apply to BytePlus CDN?
BytePlus documentation describes usage-based CDN billing, including data transfer and requests, with hourly billing by default. Hostcomplex’s comparison lists no minimum contract term; BytePlus’s customer agreement says fees are generally non-refundable and payment obligations non-cancellable unless an applicable agreement says otherwise.
