Company snapshot

CategoryEdgioPageCDN
Statusdefunctactive
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Overview

Edgio, formerly Limelight Networks, was a content delivery network (CDN) provider offering global content delivery, video streaming, and edge compute services. It served enterprises, media companies, and developers with a focus on low-latency content delivery. The company faced financial difficulties, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September 2024, and ceased operations in January 2025 after its assets were sold to Akamai. Edgio’s services are no longer available, and users have been directed to migrate to alternative providers.
PageCDN, rebranded as SimpleCDN in 2025, is a content delivery network that combines public and private content delivery to optimize web performance. It serves developers and businesses seeking to accelerate website loading times, particularly for open-source JavaScript, CSS, and font libraries. The service emphasizes easy integration and affordability, targeting small to medium-sized businesses and individual developers. Its network supports global content delivery with a focus on performance enhancements like image optimization and HTTP/3 support.

Network & Architecture

PageCDN operates a global network with an expanded set of edge locations, though specific POP counts are not publicly detailed. The service leverages a hybrid approach, combining public and private CDN capabilities to reduce latency and improve performance. It has a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, with less emphasis on regions like Africa or Latin America. Routing and peering details are not extensively documented, but the service prioritizes developer-centric use cases with straightforward integration.

Feature comparison

FeatureEdgioPageCDN
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

PageCDN, under SimpleCDN, uses a pay-as-you-go model with plans starting at $5/month. A free tier is not explicitly advertised, but affordable pricing targets SMBs and developers. Specific per-GB pricing is not publicly listed, but the model emphasizes flexibility without long-term commitments. See details at https://www.simplecdn.com/pricing.

Integrations & DevEx

PageCDN supports API-first integration, enabling developers to automate content delivery tasks. Real-time logs are available for monitoring performance. It lacks support for Terraform, SDKs, or advanced CI/CD integrations, focusing instead on simple, developer-friendly APIs. Documentation is accessible and covers common use cases for JavaScript, CSS, and font delivery.

When it fits

  • Small to medium-sized businesses or developers needing a cost-effective CDN for static assets.
  • Projects requiring fast integration with open-source libraries like JavaScript and CSS.
  • Use cases prioritizing image optimization and HTTP/3 for modern web performance.

When it doesn’t

  • Enterprises needing advanced security features like WAF, DDoS protection, or bot mitigation.
  • Applications requiring robust video streaming (VoD or live) or DRM support.
  • Organizations targeting regions with limited POP coverage, such as Africa or Latin America.

History & Notes

Edgio’s closure was accelerated from an initial November 2025 timeline due to financial distress, catching some users off-guard. Microsoft, a key partner, has emphasized proactive migration to avoid downtime, particularly for Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions users. While Akamai acquired select assets, not all Edgio services were absorbed, leaving some users to seek other providers. No official Edgio website or documentation remains active, but Microsoft’s Azure documentation provides detailed transition steps.