Akamai Edge Workers compared to Fly.io

Akamai Edge Workers
Versus
Fly.io

Features

Edge Features of Akamai Edge Workers compared to Fly.io
Akamai Edge WorkersFeaturesFly.io
Functions / Serverless
JavaScript, possibly Python (1 example with Python code in their repo)Functions supported languages
Worker.js Environment
NoDocker support
Docker private registry
Kubernetes support
Managed Kubernetes
Over 4100 POPs worldwideAvailability regions
Default Memory (MB)
Maximum Memory (MB)
Execution Time (ms)No limit
Maximum Execution Time (ms)No limit
Request Payload (MB)No limit
Response Payload (MB)No limit
Unsupported Paid Feature Supported Unknown

Descriptions


Akamai Edge Workers


Akamai, the 800-pound gorilla in the CDN jungle, has joined the Edge Compute movement by launching their Edge Worker solution in 2021. Leveraging Akamai’s gigantic network creates an attractive edge solution for those in need of large scale edge compute. Apps can be found on the Akamai Marketplace in case you don’t want to develop your own applications from scratch

Fly.io


Fly is an opensource runtime for edge apps, Fly offers a paid hosted version of their product as well. This provider will focus on the paid hosted version. Fly.io is one of the few companies and products that has a full range of tools alongside their actual product, which makes them an ideal candidate for curious developers and new companies to experiment.

Everything they do is docker based, and their networking abstraction is top notch, it’s clear Fly will play a major role in turning the space into a more user-friendly one. Fly’s ambitious mission to make application distribution as ubiquitous as CDNs sets the bar for any contenter willing to compete.