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jsDelivr

by jsDelivr · Since 2012
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VendorjsDelivr
Year launched2012
StatusActive
LocationKrakow, Poland
Countries servedGlobal
Languages12
Integrations1+
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About jsDelivr

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jsDelivr is a powerful, free Content Delivery Network (CDN) designed specifically for open-source projects. Unlike traditional CDNs, which often require payment or subscriptions, jsDelivr provides a completely free, high-performance service tailored to the needs of developers and organizations that rely on open-source software. Its primary function is to accelerate and optimize the delivery of JavaScript libraries, CSS frameworks, fonts, and other essential web assets by leveraging a global multi-CDN network. This unique architecture ensures redundancy and reliability by intelligently load-balancing traffic across multiple providers, making it one of the most dependable options available. One of the standout aspects of jsDelivr is its URL-based interface, which eliminates the need for a complex dashboard. Developers can simply construct URLs pointing to specific versions of packages hosted on npm, GitHub, or other supported sources. This simplicity aligns with the needs of developers who prefer minimal overhead when integrating CDNs into their projects. The jsDelivr website offers well-structured documentation that explains how to retrieve assets, specify versions, and take advantage of advanced features such as minification and file combination.

Pros & Cons

What users like
  • +Free CDN Service: Optimized for JavaScript and ESM delivery from npm and GitHub.
  • +Global Multi-CDN Network: Features over 540 points of presence and low latency for reliable performance, even near China.
  • +Developer-Friendly: Offers zero-setup access to files, on-demand file combination, minification, source map support, and IDE integrations.
  • +Advanced Features: Includes HTTP/3, brotli compression, dependency preloading, and multi-layer caching.
  • +Analytics and Stats: Provides insights into project usage, popular versions, and download data.
  • +Custom CDN Endpoints: Supports unique OSS use cases for faster content delivery.
  • +API Support: Allows retrieval of project entry points, versions, and files for better management.
What users flag
  • Version Updates in Production: Omitting specific versions for "latest" delivery is not recommended for production environments.
  • Dynamic Requests: Some potential for longer response times compared to static, preconfigured CDNs.

Features

Key features

Version Aliasing
Allows scheduling of content availability by using version ranges instead of specific versions, enabling flexible content deployment and updates.
Minify Files On-Demand
Enables easy replacement of content by providing minified versions of files, and generating them if they do not exist, optimizing delivery and reducing bandwidth.
Usage Statistics
Offers granular control over content usage by providing detailed download statistics for each project, version, and file, as well as network-wide usage statistics, facilitating informed content management.
Multiple IDE Integrations
Allows for the creation and management of integrations through multiple IDE support, streamlining development workflows.
Global Multi-CDN Network
Provides global content availability through a network of four CDN and three DNS providers, ensuring low latency and high availability.
NPM and GitHub Availability
Provides access to files from NPM and GitHub with zero setup, simplifying content integration.

Additional features

Version Aliasing
Allows scheduling of content availability by using version ranges instead of specific versions, enabling flexible content deployment and updates.
Minify Files On-Demand
Enables easy replacement of content by providing minified versions of files, and generating them if they do not exist, optimizing delivery and reducing bandwidth.
Usage Statistics
Offers granular control over content usage by providing detailed download statistics for each project, version, and file, as well as network-wide usage statistics, facilitating informed content management.
Multiple IDE Integrations
Allows for the creation and management of integrations through multiple IDE support, streamlining development workflows.
Global Multi-CDN Network
Provides global content availability through a network of four CDN and three DNS providers, ensuring low latency and high availability.
NPM and GitHub Availability
Provides access to files from NPM and GitHub with zero setup, simplifying content integration.
Combine Multiple Files On-Demand
Combines multiple files on-demand, reducing the number of HTTP requests and improving page load times.
Source Map Support
Provides source map support, aiding in debugging minified files.
Free API
Provides a free API for accessing package details, versions, tags, and files, enabling programmatic content management.
ESM Support
Provides support for ESM, facilitating the delivery of modern JavaScript modules.
Analytics and Stats
Provides analytics and stats, including top package usage, to understand content popularity and trends.
Custom CDN Endpoints
Provides custom CDN endpoints for unique OSS use cases, offering tailored content delivery solutions.
Real-time Search
Enables real-time search for packages, facilitating quick access to needed resources.
Smart Load-balancing and Routing
Optimizes content delivery through smart load-balancing and routing, ensuring efficient distribution.
Multi-layer Cache and Failover
Enhances reliability through multi-layer caching and failover mechanisms, minimizing downtime.
HTTP/3 Support
Provides support for HTTP/3, improving content delivery speed and efficiency.
Brotli Compression
Uses Brotli compression to reduce file sizes and accelerate content delivery.
Dependency Preloading
Optimizes performance by preloading dependencies, reducing load times.

Pricing

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
12
Interface languages
26
Billing currencies

Interface languages

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