Company snapshot
| Category | Quantil | StackPath |
|---|---|---|
| Status | active | defunct |
| Founded | — | — |
| Headquarters | — | — |
| Website | — | — |
| Docs | — | — |
Overview
Quantil is a global content delivery network (CDN) provider founded in 2012, headquartered in Santa Clara, California. It offers services for content acceleration, video-on-demand (VOD), live streaming, and edge computing, targeting industries like gaming, social media, and video streaming. Its CDN Pro platform is designed for flexibility in delivering digital assets with a focus on performance and security. Quantil serves enterprises needing robust delivery in Asia, particularly China, due to its compliance with local regulations. Customers include gaming platforms, video websites, and app stores seeking efficient large-file downloads and streaming.
StackPath was a content delivery network (CDN) and edge computing provider founded in 2015, offering services like content delivery, web application firewall (WAF), DDoS protection, and edge compute solutions. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, it served enterprises and SMBs with a focus on static content delivery and security. The company ceased all operations and liquidated assets in June 2024, following the shutdown of its CDN services in November 2023. Customers included media, gaming, and web application providers before its closure.
Network & Architecture
Quantil operates a network with over 800 Points of Presence (PoPs) across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Oceania, and Asia, with a data throughput exceeding 35 terabits per second. It has a strong presence in China, leveraging partnerships with local ISPs to navigate regulatory requirements like ICP licensing. The network uses a proprietary intelligent scheduling platform and segmented caching technology for optimized content delivery. Its regional strength is in Asia-Pacific, particularly China, though it faces challenges with higher latency in regions like Africa and South America compared to some competitors.
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Feature comparison
| Feature | Quantil | StackPath |
|---|---|---|
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
Quantil uses a pay-as-you-go (payg) model with pricing varying by region and commitment level, ranging from $6.50 to $17 per TB based on available data. No free tier or trial is publicly noted. Detailed pricing requires contacting Quantil directly, as no public pricing page is available. Costs may include surcharges for features like SSL certificates or real-time log exports.
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Integrations & DevEx
Quantil provides an API-first approach with comprehensive documentation for CDN Pro configuration and management. Real-time logs support monitoring and debugging. No public support for Terraform or specific CI/CD integrations is documented. SDKs or migration tools are not prominently featured, but the API supports custom integrations for developers.
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When it fits
- Enterprises needing strong CDN performance in China due to Quantil’s ICP licensing and local ISP partnerships.
- Gaming or video streaming platforms requiring large-file download acceleration and HLS/DASH support.
- Businesses seeking edge computing capabilities for scalable, low-latency applications in Asia-Pacific.
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When it doesn’t
- Organizations prioritizing low latency in Africa or South America, where Quantil’s performance lags behind competitors like BlazingCDN.
- Budget-conscious buyers looking for flat-rate pricing or free tiers, as Quantil’s costs can be unpredictable.
- Users needing advanced security features like WAF or DDoS protection, which are not clearly documented.
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History & Notes
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StackPath emerged as a consolidator in the CDN market, acquiring MaxCDN (2016) and Highwinds (2017) to bolster its offerings. Its SecureCDN product included WAF and DDoS protection, appealing to media and gaming sectors. Despite raising ~$400M, challenges like management turnover, lack of product focus, and competitive pressures led to its CDN exit in 2023 and full liquidation in 2024. Some customers reported pricing increases and declining support pre-closure.