Overview

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.

Features

PageCDN offers image optimization for faster loading of web assets (image-optimization). It supports HTTP/3 for improved protocol efficiency (http3). The service provides instant cache purging for quick content updates (instant-purge) and real-time logs for monitoring (realtime-logs). Its API-first design simplifies automation and integration for developers (api-first). Notably, it lacks advanced security features like WAF, DDoS protection, or bot mitigation, focusing instead on core performance optimizations.

Pricing Snapshot (2025-08-16)

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 / When it doesn’t

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.