What is it
BunnyCDN and KeyCDN are high-performance content delivery networks (CDNs) targeting developers and SMBs. BunnyCDN is known for aggressive pricing and a dense PoP network. KeyCDN focuses on stability in Tier 1 regions (US/EU) and integration simplicity.
| Parameter | BunnyCDN | KeyCDN |
|---|---|---|
| PoP Count | 114+ | 40+ |
| Price per GB (EU/NA) | $0.01 | $0.04 |
| Min monthly spend | $1 (credit) | $4 (fixed min) |
| HTTP/3 (QUIC) | Yes | Yes |
| Anycast DNS | Yes (paid addon) | No |
| Video Streaming | Dedicated service | Standard Pull |
Performance
BunnyCDN shows an average global latency of 25-30ms due to a higher number of PoPs, especially in Asia and South America. Its SmartHop technology dynamically reroutes traffic during link degradation. KeyCDN delivers comparable results in Europe and North America (latency ~30-35ms) but lags in coverage of emerging markets. Both providers support Brotli compression and TLS 1.3 by default.
Configuration & complexity
BunnyCDN offers a modern UI with detailed caching rules via Edge Rules. Management is available via dashboard or REST API. KeyCDN uses a more conservative interface, splitting zones into Pull and Push types. SSL setup via Let's Encrypt in KeyCDN is a one-click process. Example of cache purging via BunnyCDN API: curl -X PURGE "https://bunnycdn.com/api/zone/123/purgeCache" -H "AccessKey: key". KeyCDN follows a similar logic requiring Zone ID and API Key.
When to choose what
BunnyCDN is suitable for:
- Global projects with audiences in Asia and Latin America.
- Hosting heavy video content (Bunny Stream).
- Budget-constrained projects requiring high performance.
- Static websites targeting EU/US markets.
- Simple integrations where predictable classic CDN behavior is required.
Cost / licensing
BunnyCDN operates on a Pay-as-you-go model with no fixed monthly fee, though it requires a $1 minimum credit balance. Traffic in EU/NA costs $0.01/GB. KeyCDN has a $4 monthly minimum spend. If your actual usage is lower, you are still charged $4. KeyCDN's traffic pricing starts at $0.04/GB.
Ecosystem & integrations
BunnyCDN is building an ecosystem including Bunny Optimizer (on-the-fly image processing), Bunny Stream, and Bunny Storage. KeyCDN offers integrations via plugins for popular CMS platforms (WordPress, Magento) and provides its own performance analysis tools. Both services support real-time logging and integration with Datadog/Logstash.
Verdict
BunnyCDN is a more versatile and cost-effective solution with superior global coverage. KeyCDN remains a reliable choice for conservative stacks focused on Western markets where minimal configuration and stable Pull-zone performance are paramount.