Which is cheaper, Arcjet or KeyCDN?

KeyCDN is 6.3x cheaper than Arcjet. Arcjet starts at $25/mo, KeyCDN starts at $4/mo.

Does Arcjet have a free tier?

No, Arcjet does not have a free tier.

Arcjet has moderate switching cost. KeyCDN has drop-in switching cost. KeyCDN is easier to switch away from.

Edge

Arcjet

Application security platform with bot detection, rate limiting, email validation, and PII detection

Switching Cost: moderate

KeyCDN

← More affordable

Pay-as-you-go CDN with pull zones, custom SSL, and HTTP/2 support

Switching Cost: drop-in

The pricing gap between KeyCDN and Arcjet runs about 6.3x — significant consideration for scaling.

Their pricing models diverge: Arcjet uses hybrid, while KeyCDN operates on a usage-based basis.

If budget is your primary constraint, KeyCDN is the clear winner with its more wallet-friendly pricing structure.

If budget is your primary constraint, KeyCDN is the clear winner with its more wallet-friendly pricing structure.

Price Difference

6.3x

KeyCDN is cheaper by $21/mo

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies

Switching Costs

KeyCDN

Lower switching costs for easier migration