Company snapshot
| Category | HolaCDN | Peer5 |
|---|---|---|
| Status | defunct | defunct |
| Founded | — | — |
| Headquarters | — | — |
| Website | — | — |
| Docs | — | — |
Overview
HolaCDN was a content delivery network focused on video streaming, leveraging peer-to-peer technology to deliver content globally. Launched by Hola, a company known for its VPN services, it aimed to provide cost-effective streaming solutions for businesses. The service is now defunct, with no active operations or support available as of 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 | HolaCDN | 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
HolaCDN was part of Hola’s broader ecosystem, which faced scrutiny over its peer-to-peer VPN model before pivoting to CDN services. No official EOL notice is available, but community reports on platforms like Reddit suggest service degradation started around 2020. The parent company, Hola, continues to operate its VPN services, but no revival of HolaCDN is indicated.
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.