Company snapshot
| Category | CDNLion | ChinaNetCenter |
|---|---|---|
| Status | defunct | active |
| Founded | — | — |
| Headquarters | — | — |
| Website | — | — |
| Docs | — | — |
Overview
CDNLion was a content delivery network provider founded in 2013, offering services to accelerate websites, images, and video streaming through a network of over 110 data centers worldwide. Based in Prague, Czech Republic, it served customers seeking global content delivery. The company is no longer independently operational and has been integrated into LaunchCDN, which continues to offer CDN services leveraging multiple providers.
ChinaNetCenter, founded in 2000 as Wangsu Science & Technology Co., Ltd., is a major CDN and IDC provider headquartered in Shanghai, China. It offers content delivery, cloud computing, and security solutions, serving over 2,000 clients across industries like e-commerce, gaming, and media. The company operates in more than 70 countries, with a strong focus on the Asia-Pacific region and China, where it holds necessary licenses for operation. Its customers include notable firms like Huawei, ZTE, and Baidu. ChinaNetCenter has expanded globally, including deployments in Equinix data centers in the U.S. and partnerships in the Middle East.
Network & Architecture
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ChinaNetCenter operates nearly 60 CDN acceleration nodes across Asia, Europe, America, and the Middle East, with a recent expansion into Etisalat’s network in the UAE. Its infrastructure supports high-bandwidth events like the Olympics and the English Premier League. The company leverages carrier-neutral data centers, such as Equinix’s LA1, for flexible routing and peering. Its primary strength lies in China and APAC, where it navigates regulatory requirements effectively. Global coverage is less extensive than competitors like Cloudflare or Akamai, with limited public details on Points of Presence (POPs) outside key regions.
Feature comparison
| Feature | CDNLion | ChinaNetCenter |
|---|---|---|
waf | ✗ | ✗ |
bot_mitigation | ✗ | ✗ |
ddos | ✗ | ✓ |
rate_limit | ✗ | ✗ |
http3_quic | ✗ | ✗ |
tls13 | ✗ | ✗ |
tiered_cache | ✗ | ✗ |
origin_shield | ✗ | ✗ |
instant_purge | ✓ | ✓ |
stale_while_revalidate | ✗ | ✗ |
stale_if_error | ✗ | ✗ |
image_optimization | ✗ | ✓ |
video_vod | ✗ | ✓ |
video_live | ✗ | ✓ |
drm | ✗ | ✗ |
hls_dash_packaging | ✗ | ✗ |
websockets | ✗ | ✗ |
signed_urls | ✗ | ✗ |
edge_compute | ✗ | ✗ |
functions | ✗ | ✗ |
kv_storage | ✗ | ✗ |
api_first | ✓ | ✓ |
realtime_logs | ✓ | ✓ |
log_push | ✗ | ✗ |
terraform | ✗ | ✗ |
Legend: ✓ = Supported, ✗ = Not supported, — = Not listed
Pricing
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ChinaNetCenter primarily targets enterprise clients with committed contracts, though specific pricing details are not publicly disclosed. No free tier or pay-as-you-go (PAYG) options are advertised. For accurate pricing, contact their sales team via the official website: https://www.chinanetcenter.com/.
Integrations & DevEx
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Limited public information exists on ChinaNetCenter’s developer tools. It offers API access for managing CDN services, but there’s no mention of Terraform support, SDKs, or CI/CD integrations. Real-time logs are available, but advanced analytics or log streaming features are not documented.
When it fits
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- Enterprises needing a China-licensed CDN with strong APAC coverage and regulatory compliance.
- Businesses focused on video streaming or high-bandwidth content delivery in Asia.
- Companies already using Equinix data centers seeking a CDN with proven integration.
When it doesn’t
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- Small businesses or developers looking for a free tier or PAYG pricing model.
- Organizations needing global coverage with extensive POPs outside APAC.
- Teams requiring advanced developer tools like Terraform or edge compute capabilities.
History & Notes
CDNLion was known for its global reach with over 110 data centers and user-friendly APIs, as noted in comparisons with other CDNs like BlazingCDN. Its integration into LaunchCDN reflects the broader consolidation trend in the CDN industry, where smaller providers merge with platforms offering multi-CDN solutions. No conflicting reports of revival or independent operation were found. For further details, see https://www.launchcdn.com.
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