StackPath vs Azure CDN Pricing (2026)

StackPath vs Azure CDN

CDN (Content Delivery Network) pricing comparison · 2026

StackPath uses custom pricing, while Azure CDN uses custom pricing. Both products are similarly priced at comparable tiers.

CDN (Content Delivery Network)

StackPath

Custom pricing
/varies
1 plan
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CDN (Content Delivery Network)

Azure CDN

Custom pricing
/varies
1 plan
Full pricing breakdown →

StackPath and Azure CDN both operate in the cdn (content delivery network) category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan StackPath Azure CDN
Contact Sales Custom Custom

Hidden Costs

Beyond the sticker price — what catches buyers off guard.

StackPath 7 hidden costs

critical
Massive Unannounced Price Increases 275-600% of license costs
high
New Energy Surcharge Fee $50-$300/month
medium
Origin Shield Now Charged Separately 5-15% of license costs
high
Paid Support Plans Required $199-$500/month
high
No Prorated Refunds on Cancellation $25-$850
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Azure CDN 2 hidden costs

high
Egress / Outbound Bandwidth Costs 10-30% of license costs
medium
Mandatory Outbound Connectivity Layer (Post-Sept 2025) $38-$490/month
See all Azure CDN hidden costs →

Contract Terms

Term StackPath Azure CDN
Auto-renewal Yes
Cancellation Not clearly published; customers report being billed for full months after cancellation requests
Minimum commitment Month-to-month for historical CDN plans; enterprise contracts vary
Price escalation Severe — customers documented 275–600% mid-contract price increases in 2023, with contract terms apparently permitting StackPath to adjust pricing with limited notice; service terms required 30-day notice for price changes but customers report this was not honored
Can downgrade No