Company snapshot
| Category | Instart Logic | StackServices |
|---|---|---|
| Status | defunct | defunct |
| Founded | — | — |
| Headquarters | — | — |
| Website | — | — |
| Docs | — | — |
Overview
Instart Logic was a content delivery network (CDN) provider that specialized in accelerating web and mobile application performance through endpoint-aware technology. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, it served clients like Neiman Marcus and Kate Spade, focusing on optimizing content delivery and online advertising. The company was acquired by Akamai in February 2020, and its operations have since been fully integrated, rendering Instart Logic defunct as a standalone entity.
StackServices, previously known as StackPath, was a content delivery network (CDN) provider that offered edge computing and content delivery services, targeting businesses needing low-latency solutions. It operated a global network of points of presence (PoPs) and provided features like instant cache purging, real-time logs, and an API-first approach. The company served industries such as gaming, media, and e-commerce. StackServices ceased operations in November 2023, following a strategic shift to focus on cloud computing, leading to the shutdown of its CDN services.
Network & Architecture
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Feature comparison
| Feature | Instart Logic | StackServices |
|---|---|---|
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 doesn’t
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History & Notes
Instart Logic was a notable CDN player, raising $167 million across multiple funding rounds from investors like Andreessen Horowitz and Kleiner Perkins. Its Digital Experience Cloud used AI and machine learning to optimize content delivery, particularly for e-commerce and media companies. The 2020 acquisition by Akamai included customer contracts and IP, primarily to enhance Akamai’s page integrity solutions. No official EOL notice remains publicly accessible, but Akamai’s press release confirms the transition (https://www.akamai.com/newsroom/press-release/akamai-technologies-acquires-customers-and-select-intellectual-property-from-instart).
StackServices, under its former brand StackPath, was known for its global CDN footprint and developer-friendly features like instant cache purging and real-time analytics. The decision to discontinue CDN services was part of a broader pivot to edge cloud computing, announced after unsuccessful attempts to sell the business over 18 months. Some customers reported service reliability issues prior to the shutdown, which may have influenced the decision to liquidate assets. No revival of the CDN service has been reported, and the focus has fully shifted to other computing services.