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Akamai vs AWS

An independent, side-by-side comparison of two Cloud Infrastructure providers — scores, pricing, company-size fit, and strengths — to help you pick the right one.

Akamai vs AWS at a glance

Editorial sub-scores are RankedVendors estimates.

AkamaiAWS
Overall score82/10092/100
TierPremiumElite
Capability (editorial)8292
Ease of use (editorial)8093
Value (editorial)8088
Best forSmall business, Mid-market, EnterpriseSmall business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Pricing modelQuote-basedQuote-based
Headquarters
Founded

Verdict

AWS is the higher-ranked of the two on RankedVendors (92/100 vs 82/100), but both are credible Cloud Infrastructure options. Akamai fits small business, mid-market, enterprise; AWS fits small business, mid-market, enterprise. Match the shortlist to your size and must-have features, and trial before committing.

Where each one stands out

Akamai

Akamai delivers compute, storage, and managed cloud services.

Best for: Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise

Read Akamai review

AWS

AWS delivers compute, storage, and managed cloud services.

Best for: Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise

Read AWS review

Akamai vs AWS — FAQ

Is Akamai better than AWS?

On RankedVendors, AWS scores 92/100 versus Akamai's 82/100, so AWS ranks higher overall in Cloud Infrastructure. The right choice still depends on your size, budget, and must-have features — see the breakdown above.

What is the difference between Akamai and AWS?

Akamai delivers compute, storage, and managed cloud services. AWS delivers compute, storage, and managed cloud services. Both compete in Cloud Infrastructure; compare their strengths and best-fit company sizes above.

Which is better value, Akamai or AWS?

Our editorial value scores put Akamai at 80/100 and AWS at 88/100. Akamai is Quote-based; AWS is Quote-based. Request quotes from both to compare against your scale.