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Akamai pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $992 per month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

  • Free tier: No free tier available
  • Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
  • Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
Last verified: February 2026 | Sources: 1 pricing pages and reviews
+40-60% above list price

Hidden Costs Breakdown

1

All CDN pricing requires custom contracts with minimum 12-month commitments; early termination penalties may apply

2

Professional services for initial implementation can cost $5,000-$50,000+ depending on complexity, with ongoing managed services adding $2,000-$10,000/month

3

Emergency support outside of standard SLA costs hundreds of dollars per hour for critical incident response

4

Premium support packages (Enhanced/Premium SLA) add $1,000-$5,000+ per month on top of base CDN costs

5

WAF and bot management are sold as separate products from CDN, each with their own per-request pricing that can double the total bill

6

Geographic surcharges apply: delivering to Asia-Pacific, South America, and Africa costs 10-40% more than North America/Europe rates

7

DNS (Edge DNS) is billed separately at approximately $0.10 per million queries for enterprise-scale usage

8

Minimum commit levels mean you pay the contracted amount even if actual usage is lower, with true-up clauses for exceeding commitments

Example: True Cost for 25 Users

License (25 × $11 × 12) $3,300/yr
Implementation (one-time) +$15,000–$50,000
Premium Support (20%) +$660/yr
Training (25 × $500) +$12,500
Admin (part-time) +$15,000–$25,000/yr
Year 1 Total $29,950–$65,280
That's 1.8–2.5× the advertised license price.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What hidden costs should I budget for with Akamai?

Beyond the license fee, budget for implementation ($5K-$100K+), training ($500-$2K per user), premium support (15-20% of license), and admin costs. Most companies see 40-60% higher total cost than the listed price.

02 Does Akamai charge for implementation?

Akamai doesn't include implementation in the license cost. Implementation is typically done by partners and costs range from $5,000 for basic setup to $100,000+ for enterprise deployments with customization.

03 How much does Akamai support cost?

Basic support is included, but premium support (faster response times, 24/7 availability) typically adds 15-20% to your annual contract. This can be thousands of dollars per year for larger deployments.

04 Are there storage costs with Akamai?

Most Akamai plans include limited storage. Once you exceed the included amount, you'll pay overage fees which can range from $50-$500+ per month depending on data volume.

05 What add-ons cost extra with Akamai?

Many features marketed as part of Akamai are actually add-ons: advanced reporting, API access, integrations, and specialized modules. Each can add $10-$100+ per user per month.

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