Comodo cWatch vs Fastly comparison

Xcitium and Fastly are both solutions in the CDN category. Xcitium is ranked #29, while Fastly is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.3. Xcitium holds a 1.6% mindshare in CDN, compared to Fastly’s 5.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Xcitium users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Fastly users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 1, 2025

Fastly and Comodo cWatch operate in different categories with Fastly focusing on content delivery and Comodo cWatch on website security. Fastly has the upper hand in speed and scalability, while Comodo cWatch is superior in security, appealing to businesses that prioritize protection.

Features: Fastly is notable for real-time logging, custom caching, and a robust global network which enhance content delivery and performance. These capabilities are particularly beneficial for businesses targeting speed and reach. Comodo cWatch provides advanced security features like malware removal, threat intelligence, and comprehensive monitoring, ensuring high protection levels without a significant performance compromise.

Room for Improvement: Fastly may improve by expanding security offerings in line with competitor edge security services, enhancing user interface customization, and integrating zero-trust solutions. Comodo cWatch might focus on reducing upfront costs, improving scan speed consistency, and offering more integration options with external systems to boost versatility.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Fastly’s deployment is straightforward with extensive API support and documentation, ensuring seamless integration. Comodo cWatch also ensures easy deployment but emphasizes security protocol adherence, offering robust customer support for assistance with these processes, particularly in security contexts.

Pricing and ROI: Fastly presents competitive pricing with flexible pay-as-you-go models providing high ROI for businesses needing scalable CDN services. Comodo cWatch generally involves higher security-related costs upfront but assures value for businesses requiring comprehensive protection, justifying its investment through security robustness.

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Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the CDN category, the mindshare of Cloudflare is 15.0%, down from 21.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Comodo cWatch is 1.6%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Fastly is 5.2%, up from 4.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

CDN Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Cloudflare	15.0%
Fastly	5.2%
Comodo cWatch	1.6%
Other	78.2%

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Featured Reviews

M.A. Faisal

General Manager at bKash Limited

Advanced protection has secured critical web workloads and provides clear traffic visibility

From a security perspective, there remains a security loophole, as some browsers in the market can bypass the Turnstile solution, which requires approximately 40 seconds to do so. From a performance perspective, this is acceptable. We also tried Google reCAPTCHA, and that can also be bypassed. From a security perspective, I would say neither solution is completely secured. Regarding uptime, we have faced a couple of incidents due to Cloudflare in recent years, so I cannot say we receive 100% uptime for our region. We sometimes face challenges, including downtime and other issues. As a result, we are not receiving 100% uptime from Cloudflare's solution. Since most of our customers are in this region, we need alternatives. We need something more competitive than Cloudflare. Unfortunately, in Bangladesh, Cloudflare has three points of presence already, and we cannot find any other solution provider in Bangladesh as an alternative, which presents another challenge. Competitor solutions have more attack signatures, which ensure better security compared to Cloudflare's predefined configurations. Customers do not have options to modify any configuration parameters in Cloudflare, whereas other competitor solutions, such as F5 Distributed Cloud, allow customers to tune configurations according to their requirements. Cloudflare could improve in this area. Additionally, regarding visibility, Cloudflare has static visibility, but they could adopt dynamic graph features for their customers.

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Bernardo Murillo

Director De Netquatro at Netquatro

Alerts organizations if any malware is detected and removes it quickly

The solution allows me to change my logo. It gives me a white-label portal because I am a partner. OWASP has been the most effective in malware prevention. It can detect if the headers are okay and do FTP scans. We get alerts if we have some malware. It is removed very quickly.

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Pranay Jain

Senior software engineer at Simplifyvms

Edge caching has transformed response times and delivers faster candidate data globally

Fastly can be improved in certain areas such as VCL, which is powerful but has a steep learning curve for normal users. A more user-friendly, UI-based configuration could simplify the experience, alongside better templates for common use cases and dashboard improvements, as the current dashboard feels complex for beginners, and pricing can be hard to predict for smaller companies. I chose 8 out of 10 because it has excellent performance and low latency delivery, making it suitable for larger applications, with strong Edge Caching and instant purging capabilities. However, VCL complexity and pricing predictability, especially for smaller companies, along with a user-friendly dashboard are areas impacting my score.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I have not had a DDOS attack since, or at least not become unavailable due to DDOS which means my ROI is pretty good."

"Centralized, full-featured DNS."

"The most valuable feature of Cloudflare DNS is its global reach and it is always evolving."

"The most valuable features of the solution are performance and security."

"The initial setup is extremely easy but will require access to your Domain Name Servers."

"Cloudflare allows us to self-host services such as Rocket.Chat and Node-RED, in high-availability mode, thanks to round robin DNS which allows us to share one hostname between our two locations."

"The solution offers the flexibility to control configuration rules."

"The web application firewall brought us good security and a view of the accesses/blocks of the entire domain and subdomain that were accessed both by region (country) and IPs."

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"The solution is pretty stable. I've never faced pressing issues or hanging issue."

"My customers see ROI in the sense that their whole environment is secure."

"We get alerts if we have some malware."

"The FIM feature, the information in the new management system, and their support are the most valuable features. The scanned results are quite fast as compared to other platforms compared to scanning timing. It takes about a minute or two minutes. Also, the results of the Comodo scan results are in detail."

"The solution is very good and I feel more secure under this than I did under Symantec or McAfee."

"They took my website under their surveillance, scanned the website for infection, detected the incident, and removed it in a jiff."

"Initially, we faced load time issues, but after deploying Fastly and optimizing our queries, we achieved a response time cut to less than 1 millisecond from an initial 3 to 4 seconds."

"The product helps our organization to access sites located in different regions quickly."

"In summary, this solution is easy to manage, quick to deploy, and all of my customers are happy."

"Fastly combines both the CDN side and the Signal Sciences next-generation WAF, which is closely integrated with the CDN, allowing us to use both products seamlessly."

"Compute@Edge features are valuable to me."

"Fastly provides CDN, WAF, image optimization, and IP restriction."

"Fastly uses configuration versioning, where you can deploy a new version in less than one minute."

"Support is good; the product works as advertised. We have a Slack connection with them. So we can basically ask for help, live, engage, and ring when they respond. Very quickly."

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Cons

"It should confirm audit findings of the assigned area with auditees to ensure that the audit conclusions are based on an accurate understanding of the issues."

"Areas like how assessment, discovery, and payload are dealt with and how it all comes into your organization can be considered when trying to make suggestions to Cloudflare for improvements."

"It should have easier documentation for the configuration. It's very technical and people who aren't technical should also be able to do the configuration."

"The analytics, basically the dashboard, doesn't have much to it."

"It would be beneficial for us if Cloudflare could offer a scrubbing solution. This would involve taking a snapshot of my website and keeping it live during a DDoS attack, ensuring uninterrupted service for our users. DDoS attacks are typically short in duration, and having Cloudflare maintain the site's availability from its secure network would enhance the overall user experience. I would appreciate it if Cloudflare could consider implementing this feature. Many organizations already utilize similar capabilities in their CDN platforms, where a static snapshot of the web page is displayed during DDoS attacks. In terms of features, Cloudflare needs to enhance its resilience and stay more focused on adopting new technologies. For instance, solutions like F5 XC Box, Access Solution, and Distributed Cloud Solution have impressive features, and Cloudflare should strive to match and exceed those capabilities. There's a need for improvement in areas like AI-based DDoS attacks and Layer 7 WAF features. Cloudflare should prioritize enhancements in areas such as behavioral DDoS and protection against SQL injection attacks, considering the prevalent trend of public exposure to the internet for business reasons. Overall, Cloudflare needs to invest more in advancing its feature set."

"There should at least be a read-only view of the data so that resellers can properly support the clients."

"The documentation could improve for Cloudflare DNS."

"They lack a good way to manage DNS as a company, since everything is relegated to single account logins until you get to the higher levels. They have come out with a paid feature to remedy this, but I have not had a chance to fully review it yet to know if it fixes the access problem."

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"The portal is a little slow."

"Better CDN could be a great thing since this is the best that any website owners would be interested in for protecting their website."

"A small problem is from the support team. Sometimes they are a bit delayed."

"The solution needs to build better performance, specifically in the hardware resources."

"Another downside of Fastly is that when we wanted to migrate our API domains, it's lacking the WebSocket protocol."

"It's not easy to start with Fastly if you don't have VCL knowledge, so it appears very complex at the beginning."

"Support is not that great."

"I think Fastly could improve by improving the documentation and having some code examples so that it is easier for developers, since at the beginning it becomes a bit complicated."

"The solution's pricing could be better."

"The product should provide improved bot detection and management."

"It is missing a "staging" platform to deploy a test configuration with all of the real settings, which would allow us to properly test before putting it into production."

"Fastly's customer service area needs improvement."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We don't have any issues with the price."

"I think the pricing is competitive. I think as far as licensing is concerned it's pretty straightforward because it's based on domain. It's just that sometimes domains could be tricky with some customers."

"When you compare Cloudflare DNS to other solutions, such as Akamai, the price is reasonable."

"We are using the free tier of the solution."

"The tool is a premium product, so it is very expensive."

"That is one of the great features. I was able to access the majority of the features and services for free."

"It's a premium model. You can start at zero and work your way up to the enterprise model, which has a very high pricing level."

"The pricing depends on the usage, but the cheapest would be around 5,000 USD a month."

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"Comodo cWatch’s first level, which has fewer features, costs $7."

"In my opinion, Fastly is priced competitively."

"You need to pay a premium price for the tool."

"It is an expensive solution."

"Fastly is less expensive than one of its competitors."

"The solution is cheaper than other products in the market."

"I've generally found Fastly to be very competitive in pricing, especially around Compute@Edge."

"The pricing has been very competitive."

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

10%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Construction Company

14%

Comms Service Provider

13%

Hospitality Company

Outsourcing Company

Comms Service Provider

13%

Financial Services Firm

11%

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Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	46
Midsize Enterprise	11
Large Enterprise	26

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Small Business	6
Large Enterprise	7

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Overview

Cloudflare enhances web performance and security with features like CDN caching and DDoS mitigation while providing easy DNS management and intuitive setup through its user-friendly dashboard.

Cloudflare is recognized for its comprehensive web security and performance solutions. Speed improvements are achieved through caching mechanisms and DDoS protection, combining ease of DNS management with flexible page rules. The robust analytics and threat insight tools provide valuable data, assisted by a user-friendly dashboard allowing quick setup and configuration. An API offers dynamic DNS settings ensuring low latency and high performance across the globe.

What are Cloudflare's key features?

CDN Caching: Enhances website speed through content delivery network caching.
Web Application Firewall: Protects websites from online threats.
DDoS Mitigation: Shields against distributed denial-of-service attacks.
DNS Management: Offers easy-to-use and flexible domain management.
SSL Certificates: Ensures secure connections between users and servers.
Analytics: Provides insights with robust analytics tools.

What benefits and ROI should users evaluate?

Enhanced Security: Strengthening web security with DDoS and firewall protection.
Speed Improvement: Faster content delivery with CDN caching.
Operational Simplicity: Simplifies website optimization through a user-friendly interface.
Scalable Solutions: Scales with global reach, lowering latency for improved performance.
Cost Efficiency: Offers layers of valuable functionality with pricing options.

Cloudflare finds utility across industries for DNS management and defense mechanisms. Its content delivery network assures fast content distribution and fortified security. Businesses integrate features like web application firewalls, load balancing, end-to-end SSL, and zero trust to protect websites from cyber threats while ensuring resilience and reliable performance.

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Comodo cWatch provides comprehensive website and application protection, adhering to key security guidelines and ensuring prompt malware detection and removal.

Comodo cWatch stands out in providing security compliance, targeting standards like PCI DSS and HIPAA. Offering a one-year subscription for enhanced protection, it addresses concerns such as DDoS and malware threats. Users benefit from features like File Integrity Monitoring (FIM), detailed scan results, and support through white-label portals. While resource use needs optimization, and the CDN and support response times require improvements, its malware prevention using OWASP and FTP scans underline its approach to security.

What are the key features of Comodo cWatch?

Website and Application Protection: Adheres to PCI DSS and HIPAA guidelines for extensive security coverage.
File Integrity Monitoring (FIM): Allows users to track and protect files efficiently.
Prompt Alert Systems: Enables quick malware detection and removal.
OWASP Utilization: Leverages industry standards for effective malware prevention.

What benefits can users expect from reviews of Comodo cWatch?

Comprehensive Security Plan: Offers a well-rounded protection plan ensuring responsiveness to threats.
Quick Scan Results: Provides users with fast and detailed security insights.
Improved DDoS and Malware Defense: Users appreciate enhanced protection strategies against cyber threats.

In industries focused on compliance, such as healthcare and finance, Comodo cWatch supports projects targeting standards like HIPAA and ISO 27001. Organizations depend on its robust security features to defend against threats like ransomware and hacking, ensuring safe operational environments for virtual sites facing frequent malware challenges.

Xcitium

Fastly is a leading provider of content delivery network services that enhances website performance through efficient caching and real-time architecture capabilities.

Fastly integrates CDN technology with advanced web application firewall for comprehensive security. Its global infrastructure supports performance enhancement, rapid deployment, and rollback capabilities. Utilizing the VCL language allows custom caching solutions. Compute@Edge provides extensive architectural flexibility, aiding in HTML manipulation and script execution. Users benefit from its stability and reliability features for seamless network protection, log management, image optimization, and A/B testing. Challenges include limited support in mainland China, inadequate WebSocket protocol implementation, and complex pricing structures.

What are the key features of Fastly?

CDN Integration: Delivers content quickly across global Points of Presence.
Signal Sciences’ WAF: Manages security threats effectively.
VCL Language: Offers customizable caching solutions.
Compute@Edge: Enables flexible architecture for HTML manipulation.
Image Optimization: Enhances performance with dynamic image delivery.

What benefits should users consider in reviews?

Performance Enhancement: Boosts website speed and response time.
Rapid Deployment: Allows for swift implementation and rollback.
Real-Time Visibility: Provides insights into cached content management.
Security and Stability: Ensures reliability against DDoS attacks and other threats.
Flexibility: Offers diverse network protection and infrastructure capabilities.

Fastly is widely implemented in industries needing robust content delivery and security capabilities. Companies use it as a reverse proxy for media delivery, ensuring availability and optimized performance. Its rapid deployment and rollback features are particularly beneficial in technology sectors requiring agile responses to demand shifts.

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Sample Customers

Trusted by over 9,000,000 Internet Applications and APIs, including Nasdaq, Zendesk, Crunchbase, Steve Madden, OkCupid, Cisco, Quizlet, Discord and more.

Xerox, Intel, HP, UPS, Western Union, Western Digital

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