Akamai vs SiteLock comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Akamai
Ranking in CDN
2nd
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
18
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SiteLock
Ranking in CDN
17th
Average Rating
6.6
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Static Application Security Testing (SAST) (50th), Web Application Firewall (WAF) (32nd), Distributed Denial of Service (DDOS) Protection (27th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2024, in the CDN category, the mindshare of Akamai is 18.5%, up from 17.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SiteLock is 0.6%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
CDN
Unique Categories:
No other categories found
Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
0.0%
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
0.7%
 

Featured Reviews

SV
Jul 5, 2023
An out-of-the-box solution for live video streaming
From my perspective, there are a few areas that need improvement, especially in terms of security upgrades. Currently, Akamai does not provide the same level of security as Cloudflare, which supports applications through SSL HTTPs. This is one aspect that needs attention. Another aspect is the pricing. Akamai should target mid-level and small to medium-sized businesses, not just enterprise-level companies. The larger companies already benefit from it, so it shouldn't be the sole focus. We should focus more on medium-sized businesses as well. Mostly, I would like to see improvements in the security aspect. The web application firewall needs to be enhanced and offers more customization options. Additionally, while there are many available servers, they come as add-ons. This limits our ability to explore all the features, as they require additional payments.
it_user274983 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 17, 2015
Not only did its website scanner find my website's security issues, but I was also able to implement a security system to prevent future breaches.
Website scanner I run several personal websites and after getting hacked on one of them I found SiteLock. Not only did SiteLock's website scanner find the issue with my website, but with SiteLock I was able to implement a security system to prevent future breaches. None that I could find. 6…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Akamai is an expensive tool. Moreover, we have a pay-as-you-go model for additional features."
"It is an expensive product. The licensing costs for the solution are based on the usage. If we need premium support, we need to buy it from Akamai."
"The solution can be one of the more expensive options, reflecting their established market position."
"From the resource component, it's very costly, and Akamai's charges are also high. So, any organization with a high-tech budget can definitely afford it, but companies with 10-15% of their revenue as a technical budget probably won't be able to. That's where they have a lot of room for improvement if they want to onboard those early users."
"Price-wise, I find Akamai's pricing model's inclination to be more towards the expensive side of the spectrum, though I can't say that it is a very expensive product."
"The price of the solution depends upon its usage."
"Quite high in price, but equivalent to other enterprise products on the market"
"This is a very expensive solution but it works well."
"You can't just stop auto-renew from your billing panel, the way you can with reputable businesses."
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Comparison Review

it_user69348 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 17, 2013
Akamai vs. CloudFlare – Simple Stats
In the world of CDNs Akamai is the incumbent 500 pound gorilla, no question. They have a HUGE global presence, super solid technology and networks, and have the most experience with large enterprise clients. However, now there other strong players in the CDN market. One of the most…
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
26%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Computer Software Company
16%
Government
7%
Real Estate/Law Firm
7%
Educational Organization
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Akamai?
The most valuable feature in managing web traffic has been the ability to handle vertical scaling effectively.
What needs improvement with Akamai?
One area for improvement with Akamai could be pricing.
What is your primary use case for Akamai?
Akamai is useful for web content delivery in business because it helps improve speed, reliability, and security. Caching content closer to users reduces latency and improves load times. This is esp...
What do you recommend for a securing Web Application?
In addition to Sitelock and Immuniweb, another option to consider for a 24/7 automated vulnerability monitoring tool to protect web applications is Modshield SB Modshield SB is a web application fi...
 

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Sample Customers

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