Company snapshot
| Category | EdgeMesh | Peer5 |
|---|---|---|
| Status | defunct | defunct |
| Founded | — | — |
| Headquarters | — | — |
| Website | — | — |
| Docs | — | — |
Overview
EdgeMesh was a CDN provider focused on e-commerce, offering real-user metrics (RUM) and in-browser caching to optimize website performance. It provided tools for performance telemetry and smart routing, primarily serving businesses needing fast content delivery. The service is now defunct, with no active operations or official website available as of August 2025.
Peer5 operated a peer-to-peer (P2P) content delivery network (CDN) specializing in live video streaming, leveraging WebRTC for in-browser, clientless enterprise CDN (eCDN) solutions. Founded in 2012, the company was acquired by Microsoft in August 2021 to enhance video streaming capabilities in Microsoft Teams. Peer5’s technology optimized bandwidth usage through self-balancing mesh networks, serving large-scale enterprise events with up to 2 million concurrent users. As of 2025, Peer5’s standalone services are defunct, with its technology integrated into Microsoft’s eCDN for Teams.
Network & Architecture
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Feature comparison
| Feature | EdgeMesh | Peer5 |
|---|---|---|
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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Integrations & DevEx
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When it fits
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When it doesn’t
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History & Notes
EdgeMesh offered a developer-centric CDN with a focus on real-user metrics and API-driven configuration. Its GitHub repositories for client and server components remain accessible, but no recent activity suggests ongoing development. The lack of an official EOL announcement creates uncertainty, but the absence of an active website or support channels indicates the service is no longer operational. For historical reference, see https://docs.edgemesh.com for archived documentation.
Peer5 was known for its innovative use of WebRTC to create a decentralized, browser-based P2P CDN, reducing server load and improving video delivery for large audiences. The company powered events for over 1 billion users before its acquisition. No official EOL announcement for standalone services was found, but Peer5’s website now redirects to Microsoft’s eCDN page, indicating full integration. Some third-party sources mention continued support for existing Peer5 customers post-acquisition, but this is unconfirmed as of 2025.