Overview

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

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.

Features

Parler’s CDN, EdgeCast Cloud Services, supports video-on-demand delivery (video-vod) and software downloads, integrated with Triton DataCenter for cloud hosting. It offers instant cache purging (instant-purge) and real-time logging (realtime-logs) with an API-first approach (api-first). The service emphasizes scalability and censorship resistance, suitable for platforms like Parler Social and PlayTV. No public documentation confirms support for WAF, DDoS protection, bot mitigation, or advanced video features like live streaming or DRM.

Pricing Snapshot (2025-08-16)

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

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 / When it doesn’t

When it fits:

  • 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 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.