Company snapshot
| Category | MediaNova | Parler |
|---|---|---|
| Status | active | active |
| Founded | — | — |
| Headquarters | — | — |
| Website | — | — |
| Docs | — | — |
Overview
MediaNova is a content delivery network (CDN) and cloud security provider founded in 2005, headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey. It offers services like web acceleration, video streaming, and API caching, with a focus on the EMEA region. The company serves industries such as media, e-commerce, and telecommunications, with notable customers including Turkcell, Vodafone, and Hepsiburada. MediaNova’s platform includes advanced security features and real-time analytics. It received significant investment from Turkven in November 2024, strengthening its market position.
Parler Cloud Technologies, a subsidiary of Parler, operates a CDN through its acquisition of EdgeCast assets from the bankrupt Edgio in February 2025. The service, branded as EdgeCast Cloud Services, focuses on delivering video-on-demand and software downloads, targeting censorship-resistant platforms. It supports Parler’s ecosystem, including Parler Social, PlayTV, and ParlerPay, with a focus on privacy and decentralized hosting. The company positions itself as an alternative to mainstream cloud providers, appealing to businesses and creators seeking scalable, secure content delivery. Parler claims to serve 16 million users across its platforms, though its CDN customer base beyond its own services remains unclear.
Network & Architecture
MediaNova operates over 50 points of presence (PoPs) across 21 countries, with a strong presence in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Its global Anycast DNS network routes user requests to the nearest server, optimizing latency and resilience. The CDN is optimized for EMEA, offering direct access to major carriers and ISPs. However, its smaller PoP count compared to competitors like Akamai or Amazon CloudFront may limit global reach outside EMEA.
Parler’s CDN operates across 25 points of presence (PoPs) in seven countries, expanded from five North American data centers after the EdgeCast acquisition. As of April 2025, it supports 10 Tbps of network capacity, with plans to scale to 50 Tbps globally by year-end, excluding regions like the Middle East, South Asia, Eastern Europe, Africa, and Australia. The network leverages EdgeCast infrastructure, previously used for high-profile streaming like the Super Bowl, and integrates with Triton SmartOS for cloud orchestration. Specific routing or peering details are not publicly disclosed, but the focus is on optimized content delivery for video and software.
Feature comparison
| Feature | MediaNova | Parler |
|---|---|---|
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
MediaNova uses a pay-as-you-go (PAYG) model with pricing based on data transfer and additional features. Estimated costs include $0.04–$0.20 per GB for data transfer and $0.006 per 10,000 HTTP/HTTPS requests. WAF, DDoS protection, and edge computing may incur extra charges. No free tier is publicly documented, and pricing is enterprise-focused. Full details are available at https://www.medianova.com/pricing/.
Parler’s pricing model is pay-as-you-go (PAYG), but specific per-GB rates or tiered plans are not publicly detailed. No free tier or trial is mentioned. Committed contracts may be available for enterprise clients, given the hiring of 120 former Edgio employees to support operations. Detailed pricing information is not available on the official website.
Integrations & DevEx
MediaNova offers an API-first Cloud Panel for configuration, analytics, and management of CDN resources. Real-time logs and analytics provide granular insights into traffic and performance. No Terraform or SDK support is documented. The platform supports custom cache rules, image optimization, and security configurations, but lacks explicit CI/CD or migration tools.
Parler uses an API-first approach for configuration and management, with real-time logs available for monitoring. Integration with Triton SmartOS supports its cloud hosting capabilities. No public support is documented for Terraform, SDKs, CI/CD pipelines, or migration tools. The focus is on seamless integration within Parler’s ecosystem, including Parler Social, PlayTV, and ParlerPay.
When it fits
- Businesses targeting the EMEA region, particularly MENA, benefit from MediaNova’s optimized regional PoPs and low latency.
- Enterprises needing robust security features like WAF, DDoS protection, and bot management for web and API traffic.
- Media and e-commerce companies requiring video streaming and image optimization for fast content delivery.
- Platforms prioritizing censorship-resistant hosting and privacy-focused content delivery.
- Businesses needing video-on-demand and software download capabilities with scalable infrastructure.
- Users within Parler’s ecosystem (e.g., Parler Social, PlayTV) seeking integrated CDN services.
When it doesn’t
- Organizations needing extensive global coverage may find MediaNova’s 50+ PoPs insufficient compared to larger providers like Cloudflare.
- Developers seeking advanced edge compute features or Terraform integration may need more robust platforms.
- Small businesses or startups looking for a free tier or low-cost entry may find MediaNova’s enterprise focus less accessible.
- Organizations requiring global coverage in regions like the Middle East, South Asia, or Africa, where Parler’s network is limited.
- Users needing advanced security features like WAF, DDoS protection, or bot mitigation, which are not documented.
- Enterprises seeking transparent pricing or established providers like Akamai or Cloudflare with broader feature sets.
History & Notes
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