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Serverless · Reviewed 27 Oct 2026

Fastly Compute

Serverless edge computing platform for developers.

from $500 · free tier · fastly.com ↗

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Fastly Compute at a glance
305.5KEstimated total trafficModeled monthly visits22.4KRanking keywordsPublic search sample92/100Technical health15 pages checked0Referring domainsLive backlink summary

Overview

01

Summary

The useful answer before the supporting detail.

Fastly Compute is a serverless edge computing platform that lets developers build and deploy applications, APIs, and functions globally on Fastly's network S12. It uses a WebAssembly-based runtime for high performance and security S12, and supports standard languages like JavaScript, Rust, Go, and C++ S26. The platform aims to reduce latency by running code close to users, with automatic scaling and no server management S12.

02

Product identity and positioning

Name, category, positioning, audience, and first-party claims.

  • Identity: Fastly Compute is a serverless edge computing platform offered by Fastly S12.
  • Core purpose: To enable developers to run code closer to users, reducing latency and improving performance S12.
  • Intended users: Developers and engineering teams building latency-sensitive applications and APIs S12.
  • Product scope: A single platform for deploying code, with components including a global network, KV store, and WebAssembly runtime S12 S26.
  • Positioning: More performant and secure than traditional serverless, with open standards to avoid vendor lock-in S12 S26.
  • Claimed distinction: Fast and secure Wasm-based execution with instant global deploys S26 S12.
03

Use cases and audiences

Who the product serves and the jobs it is designed to handle.

AudiencePractical use case
DevelopersBuild edge-native applications, APIs, authentication layers, and mission-critical edge functions S12.
DevOps teamsManage deployments and rollbacks with CLI, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines S12 S26.
AI/LLM developersRun AI agents and sub-tasks at the edge, and use semantic caching for LLM apps S26.
Media companiesDeliver live and on-demand entertainment at scale S1.

Features

09

Features and capabilities

Core functions and evidence-backed product capabilities.

CapabilityWhat it does
Global deploymentDeploy code instantly to Fastly's global network without managing regions or servers S26 S12.
WebAssembly runtimeExecutes workloads with microsecond startup times, reducing cold starts S26.
Standard language supportWrite and deploy code in JavaScript, Rust, Go, or C++ S26.
Edge data storageUse Fastly KV Store for high-speed, globally distributed key-value storage S26.
Programmatic controlManage and configure services via CLI, APIs, and Terraform S26 S12.
Real-time messagingDeliver WebSockets and pub/sub messaging at global scale S26.
Security built-inDeploy code that is secure by design with built-in isolation technology S12.
10

Integrations and ecosystem

Connected products, exports, APIs, and workflow compatibility.

Integration or interfaceTypeWhat it enables
Official SDKsSDKWrite Compute code in JavaScript, Rust, Go, or C++ with official support S26 S20.
RESTful APIAPIProvides programmatic access to Fastly services and accounts S20.
CLIToolManage and deploy Compute services from the command line S26.
TerraformIntegrationManage configurations as code for predictable deployments S12.
GitHub ActionsIntegrationIntegrate deployments into existing CI/CD workflows S26 S12.
Log streamingAPISend real-time logs to monitoring platforms or build custom insights S20.
WebSockets & pub/subProtocolDeliver real-time messaging at global scale S26.

Pricing

11

Pricing and plans

Published plans, free access, trials, credits, and pricing limitations.

Plan or offerVerified price and billingIncludedLimits
Free tier$0Not established10 million requests and 100 million vCPU ms per month S158
Usage-based$0.50 per 1M requests; $0.05 per 1M vCPU msMonthly by usageLower rates at higher volumes S158
Starter package$500 per month500M requests, 5B vCPU ms, 20 services S158Not established
Advantage packageContact sales S1582B requests, 20B vCPU ms, 30 services S158Not established
Ultimate packageContact sales S1585B requests, 50B vCPU ms, 50 services S158Not established

Competition

12

Competitive landscape

Domains competing for the same organic search demand.

Sampled competitors

CompetitorFirst-page appearancesSampled queriesAverage positionQueries observed
ioriver.io212.5cdn cache
cloudflare.com213.5cdn cache
youtube.com215bot scammer
digitalwellnesslab.org111bot scammer
eftsure.com112bot scammer
reddit.com113bot scammer
cloudoptimo.com113cdn cache
mcafee.com115bot scammer
wedos.protection116cdn cache
blog.brandbastion.com117bot scammer

Website intelligence — Collected evidence

Customers, testimonials, and first-party review claims

No supporting public-page evidence was collected for this category.

Independent review sources discovered

No links to supported independent review platforms were discovered on the collected pages.

13

AI visibility

Measured ChatGPT and Google AI mentions with cited sources.

AI-assistant referral traffic

  • Estimated current generative-AI referral share: 0.9%
MonthSource
—All AI assistants
—All AI assistants
—All AI assistants

Website intelligence — Collected evidence

Site-stated AI capabilities

Page typeEvidenceSource
otherScale AI systems, protect your content from bots, and run your edge with natural language — all on one programmable platform.https://www.fastly.com/
otherOne platform to build, secure, and deliver your apps, AI, and data.https://www.fastly.com/
featuresScale AI systems, protect your content from bots, and run your edge with natural language — all on one programmable platform.https://www.fastly.com/fastly-platform
featuresScale AI systems, protect your content from bots, and run your edge with natural language — all on one programmable platform.https://www.fastly.com/solutions
featuresScale AI systems, protect your content from bots, and run your edge with natural language — all on one programmable platform.https://www.fastly.com/solutions/customer-trust
featuresScale AI systems, protect your content from bots, and run your edge with natural language — all on one programmable platform.https://www.fastly.com/solutions/emerging-media
featuresScale AI systems, protect your content from bots, and run your edge with natural language — all on one programmable platform.https://www.fastly.com/solutions/finance
featuresScale AI systems, protect your content from bots, and run your edge with natural language — all on one programmable platform.https://www.fastly.com/fastly-platform
featuresSecureProtect apps and APIs from AI-scale threatshttps://www.fastly.com/fastly-platform
featuresScale AI systems, protect your content from bots, and run your edge with natural language — all on one programmable platform.https://www.fastly.com/solutions
featuresSecureProtect apps and APIs from AI-scale threatshttps://www.fastly.com/solutions
featuresScale AI systems, protect your content from bots, and run your edge with natural language — all on one programmable platform.https://www.fastly.com/solutions/customer-trust
featuresSecureProtect apps and APIs from AI-scale threatshttps://www.fastly.com/solutions/customer-trust
featuresScale AI systems, protect your content from bots, and run your edge with natural language — all on one programmable platform.https://www.fastly.com/solutions/emerging-media
featuresSecureProtect apps and APIs from AI-scale threatshttps://www.fastly.com/solutions/emerging-media
pricingFastly AI Accelerator is an easy to implement, API-compatible product that adds semantic caching to popular LLM provider APIs used to process AI workloads. It is sold as an add-on in addition to Fastly services, with simple monthly usage pricing based on Requests:https://www.fastly.com/legacy-pricing

These are first-party product claims, not independent measurements of AI-search visibility.

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Marketing opportunities

Actions calculated directly from the collected evidence.

OpportunityRecommended actionEvidence
Competitor gapReview the sampled queries where ioriver.io appears.2 first-page appearances across cdn cache

Website intelligence — Collected evidence

Website evidence gaps

  • integrations: no usable public page was collected; verify whether the site publishes this evidence.
  • customers: no usable public page was collected; verify whether the site publishes this evidence.
  • reviews: no usable public page was collected; verify whether the site publishes this evidence.
  • changes: no usable public page was collected; verify whether the site publishes this evidence.
  • identity: no usable public page was collected; verify whether the site publishes this evidence.
  • technical: no usable public page was collected; verify whether the site publishes this evidence.

Trust and proof

15

Customers, proof, and reviews

Published proof, customer signals, and review evidence.

Independent reviews

PlatformPageHow it was foundNote
Gartner Peer InsightsEdge Distribution Platforms Reviews and RatingsGrounded web search### Fastly CDN By Fastly 4.8 ( 372 Ratings) customers choice 2026 ... times for websites and applications through a globally distributed network. Fastly Deliver offers real-time visibility and control, enabling organizations to cache and deliver data
AWS MarketplaceFastly Edge Cloud PlatformGrounded web searchWhat do you like best about the product? It makes my website faster globally in an easy and affordable way. The dashboard is easy to get by and I can easily manage things like traffic, caching etc with just a few clicks. Loading pages is buttery smooth.
PeerSpotFastly: Pros and Cons 2026Grounded web search-generation WAF with rapid configuration deployment, making it valuable for its Compute@Edge features. The setup phase is straightforward, and rate limiting ... higher pricing pose challenges. Improvements are needed in documentation, code examples, and
fastly.comGartner Voice of Customer Edge Distribution Platforms / FastlyGrounded web searchFastly has been recognized as a Customer Choice in the 2026 Gartner® Peer Insights™ "Voice of the Customer" for Edge Distribution Platforms. We're proud to be the vendor with the highest rated “Willingness to Recommend” score (95%) out of 92 reviews as of April 2026 compared to others in the category. ... - Unmatched Customer Advocacy: Fastly boasts a 4.8 out of 5-star overall rating, with an overwhelming 95% of customers stating a "Willingness to Recommend" the Fastly to peers. - Flawless From
fastly.com7 Years as Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice / FastlyGrounded web search- Seven Consecutive Years: Fastly is the only WAAP vendor to receive a Customers’ ... recognition seven years in a row - 4.8/5 stars overall rating: Ratings (based on 130 reviews as of July ... of our customers, the people who use Fastly every day,

Customer proof

Proof typeNamed customer or sourceEvidence
Case studyYelpcustomer case study — , Yelp had about 89 million unique monthly visitors on mobile and 73 million unique monthly ... (Yelp : Case Study / Fastly)
Case studyImgurcustomer case study — and desktop apps for generating memes and more than 1.5 million images uploaded daily, Imgur has grown into one of the most heavily trafficked websites in the world, boasting more than 130 million global users and 5 b… (Imgur : Case study / Fastly)

Independent mentions

  • Fastly Problems & Issues 2026 - Expensive CDN Exposed — $50 monthly minimum makes it expensive for small sites Fastly requires a $50/month minimum spend, making it prohibitively expensive for small websites, hobby projects, or startups with low traffic. Competitors like Cloudflare offer generous free tiers. This minimum means Fastly is only cost-effective for sites with significant traffic. Impact: 8/10 Reported 9x Negative via Reddit (55 sources) hidden costs ... Costs can get quickly out of control as you grow Reddit users consistently warn that 'F
  • Fastly Recognized as a Gartner Ⓡ Peer Insights™ Customers’ Choice for Seventh Consecutive Year — ™ "Voice of the Customer" for Cloud Web Application and API Protection ( ... ). We're proud to be the only vendor to receive this distinction for seven ... , in our opinion reflecting our unwavering commitment to protecting your web applications and APIs

External links were grounded in one live web search. Search snippets are leads, not independently scraped page content; rejected links remain available in Review evidence.

16

Company, security, and trust

Ownership, policies, security signals, and public trust evidence.

SignalFindingSource
Company and ownershipWe value our customers — which is why we respect privacy, and don’t exploit customer data or end user data. And our team is available to help along the way via our support center.source
Contact and supportNot published on the collected pages.—
Legal and privacyAn edge computing platform is ideal for latency-sensitive, high-throughput workloads that require real-time processing. Key use cases include: Personalization, A/B testing, API acceleration, security enforcement, requestsource
Security and complianceNot published on the collected pages.—
Uptime and status pageServing more content from cache reduces trips to the origin, reducing egress costs. Use Fastly as an Origin Shield for further cache efficiency. With Fastly’s network, ensure availability and uptime with protection fromsource
Domain registered2002-07-08—
Domain expires2027-07-08—

Not found on the collected pages: contact and support, security and compliance. This only means Scout did not find it on the pages it read; it says nothing about the company itself.

17

Documentation and product updates

Help resources, product guidance, and visible changes over time.

Resource or updateTypeWhat is availableDate or freshness
Fastly DocumentationDocumentationEverything you need to build on Fastly (source)Not dated
Contact and supportSupportPublic contact and support channel. (source)Not dated
Billing / Fastly DocumentationGuideUnderstand your Fastly bill, keep track of what you're using and what it's costing you, and make changes to what you're buying. (source)Not dated
About the Billing menu / Fastly DocumentationGuideTo access billing-related detail for your account, go to Account > Billing. This menu provides options that allow you to review and… (source)Not dated
About the Billing overview page / Fastly DocumentationGuideThe Billing overview page allows you to view general billing information and bill-related metrics for your account broken down by product… (source)Not dated
About the charges on your bill / Fastly DocumentationGuideWe bill you as specified in your applicable ordering document. Unless otherwise specified, we will bill you monthly according to that month… (source)Not dated
About the Plan usage page / Fastly DocumentationGuideThe Plan usage page allows you to view your account usage metrics broken down by product and region over key, monthly timeframes, up to… (source)Not dated
About the Spend alert page / Fastly DocumentationGuideThe Spend alert page allows you to configure a spend alert for your account by specifying a target dollar amount you'd like to be alerted… (source)Not dated

Not found in the collected public sources: public roadmap, changelog or release notes, status page, separate help center or knowledge base.

Technical

18

Technical and delivery signals

Delivery model, platforms, API, data ownership, reliability claims and release activity.

SignalFindingSource
Delivery model (cloud, self-hosted, desktop, browser extension)Fastly Compute is a cloud-based serverless platform S12.S12
Platforms and appsAvailable as a web service; supports standard languages that compile to WebAssembly S20.S20
API and extensibility (API, SDK, webhooks, MCP, plugins)Provides RESTful API, official SDKs, CLI, Terraform, and GitHub Actions S20 S26.S20
Data ownership and exportNot published on the collected pages.—
Performance and reliability claimsHigh-performance WebAssembly runtime, instant global deploys, and no cold starts S26.S26
Release activityNot published on the collected pages.—
19

Measured infrastructure

Domain, certificate, and hosting signals, measured directly.

SignalFinding
Domain registered2002-07-08 — MarkMonitor Inc.
Domain expires2027-07-08
First archived2001-03-01 — web archive
TLS certificateCertainly, valid, expires 2026-11-03
Security headersHSTS, X-Content-Type-Options, X-Frame-Options
Headers not servedCSP, Referrer-Policy
Server headerArtisanal bits
Mail handled byaspmx.l.google.com, alt1.aspmx.l.google.com
Nameserversoak.fastlydns.com, edns1.ultradns.com
20

Technical site audit

A bounded multi-page crawl with page-level issues and URLs.

Scout — Bounded technical crawl

  • Pages crawled: 15 of 15 maximum
  • Technical health: 92/100
  • Critical issues: 0
  • Warnings: 18
  • Notices: 18

Issues

SeverityIssueValueAffected URL
noticeMeta description length should be reviewed6https://www.fastly.com/
noticeImages are missing alt text25https://www.fastly.com/
warningSlow HTML response4429https://www.fastly.com/
warningTitle length should be reviewed106https://www.fastly.com/blog/fastlys-proactive-protection-critical-php-rce-cve-2026-109618
noticeImages are missing alt text11https://www.fastly.com/blog/fastlys-proactive-protection-critical-php-rce-cve-2026-109618
warningTitle length should be reviewed6https://manage.fastly.com/
warningMissing meta description—https://manage.fastly.com/
warningPage should have one primary H10https://manage.fastly.com/
warningMissing canonical URL—https://manage.fastly.com/
noticeLow visible word count0https://manage.fastly.com/
noticeMeta description length should be reviewed6https://www.fastly.com/
noticeImages are missing alt text25https://www.fastly.com/
noticeImages are missing alt text10https://www.fastly.com/pricing
warningMissing meta description—https://www.fastly.com/signup
warningPage should have one primary H10https://www.fastly.com/signup
warningMissing canonical URL—https://www.fastly.com/signup
noticeLow visible word count46https://www.fastly.com/signup
warningMissing meta description—https://www.fastly.com/contact-sales
warningPage should have one primary H10https://www.fastly.com/contact-sales
warningMissing canonical URL—https://www.fastly.com/contact-sales
noticeLow visible word count46https://www.fastly.com/contact-sales
noticeImages are missing alt text32https://www.fastly.com/ai-hub
noticeImages are missing alt text47https://www.fastly.com/products/deliver
noticeImages are missing alt text36https://www.fastly.com/products/secure
noticeImages are missing alt text39https://www.fastly.com/products/deploy
noticeImages are missing alt text22https://www.fastly.com/products/observe
noticeImages are missing alt text19https://www.fastly.com/services/professional-services
noticeMeta description length should be reviewed196https://www.fastly.com/services/managed-cdn
noticeImages are missing alt text12https://www.fastly.com/services/managed-cdn
noticeImages are missing alt text18https://www.fastly.com/services/managed-security-service
warningDuplicate title in audit sample2https://www.fastly.com/
warningDuplicate title in audit sample2https://www.fastly.com/
warningDuplicate title in audit sample2https://www.fastly.com/signup
warningDuplicate title in audit sample2https://www.fastly.com/contact-sales
warningDuplicate meta description in audit sample2https://www.fastly.com/
warningDuplicate meta description in audit sample2https://www.fastly.com/

Crawled pages

StatusTitleH1sWordsResponseURL
200Powering the best of the internet \Fastly117344,429 ms
200Fastly’s Proactive Protection for PHP2Shell, Critical PHP RCE CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619 \Fastly13179227 ms
200Fastly00206 mshttps://manage.fastly.com/
200Powering the best of the internet \Fastly1173410 ms
200Explore Fastly Pricing Tiers and Package Options \Fastly13129238 ms
200Client Challenge0463 mshttps://www.fastly.com/signup
200Client Challenge04610 mshttps://www.fastly.com/contact-sales
200Fastly for AI \Govern. Control. Protect. \Fastly12046
200Content Delivery Platform \Fastly12483401 ms
200Security Platform \Fastly12108254 ms
200Edge Computing & Serverless Platform \Fastly12295199 ms
200Real-Time Observability & Edge Visibility Platform \Fastly11710260 ms
200Professional Services \Fastly11298325 ms
200Fastly Managed CDN \Fastly11152194 ms
20024/7 Managed Security Services \Fastly12111242 ms

This is a bounded Scout crawl. Core Web Vitals and Lighthouse scores are not claimed unless a dedicated performance audit is connected.

21

Search Console and Analytics

First-party search and behavioral data connection state.

Modeled acquisition channels

ChannelEstimated share
direct41.0%
search29.5%
search organic27.9%
search paid1.6%
social9.4%
social organic8.9%
social paid0.4%
referrals15.2%
paid referrals3.1%
mail0.9%
gen ai0.9%
affiliate0.0%
other0.0%

First-party connections

IntegrationStatusData available after connection
Google Search ConsoleNot connectedClicks, impressions, CTR, average position, queries, pages, countries, and devices
Google AnalyticsNot connectedOrganic sessions, engagement, landing pages, conversions, geography, and devices

No first-party Search Console or Analytics numbers are shown until the site owner authorizes the corresponding Google account. Scout traffic model values above are modeled estimates, not private analytics totals.

Limits and method

22

Limitations and open questions

Known constraints and missing evidence from the collected pages.

Fastly Compute claims to be faster and more secure than container-based serverless S12. However, standard pricing details for higher tiers are not published, requiring contact with sales S180.-gaps

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Sources, method, and limitations

Evidence inventory, collection method, provider use, and constraints.

This report is based on 15 pages collected from the Fastly website (fastly.com), including product pages, documentation, and pricing. Evidence was gathered via static and rendered crawling. No external reviews were verified except for the presence of a Gartner badge. Some claims (e.g., customer quotes) are from marketing pages and may not be independently verified.

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