Which is cheaper, KeyCDN or Zuplo?

KeyCDN is 6.3x cheaper than Zuplo. KeyCDN starts at $4/mo, Zuplo starts at $0/mo.

Does KeyCDN have a free tier?

No, KeyCDN does not have a free tier.

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

Edge

KeyCDN

← More affordable

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

Switching Cost: drop-in

Zuplo

Programmable API gateway with developer portal, API key management, and rate limiting at the edge

Switching Cost: moderate

The cost difference is substantial — Zuplo runs about 6.3x what KeyCDN charges.

For experimentation and testing, Zuplo wins with its free tier option — something KeyCDN doesn't offer.

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

Free Tier

Zuplo

Has a free tier option

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies

Switching Costs

KeyCDN

Lower switching costs for easier migration