Fastly Compute@Edge
A faster, more secure way to build at the edge.
Overview
Fastly's Compute@Edge is a serverless platform that runs code on Fastly's globally distributed edge network. It uses a WebAssembly-based runtime, which provides near-instant cold starts and a secure, sandboxed environment. It supports languages like Rust, AssemblyScript, and JavaScript, enabling developers to build high-performance, low-latency applications.
✨ Key Features
- WebAssembly (Wasm) based runtime
- Near-instant cold starts (<1ms)
- Secure sandboxing
- High-performance edge network
- Real-time logging and stats
- Support for Rust, AssemblyScript, Go, and JavaScript
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Focus on performance and security with WebAssembly
- Extremely low cold start times
- Strong capabilities for media and streaming workloads
Unique Value: Execute complex logic at the edge with maximum performance and security, enabling developers to build innovative, low-latency applications.
🎯 Use Cases (6)
✅ Best For
- Serving personalized web pages
- Implementing advanced request routing
- Building edge-native APIs
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- General purpose, long-running backend tasks
- Applications requiring direct access to a relational database from the edge
🏆 Alternatives
Prioritizes performance and security through its WebAssembly-first approach, offering better isolation and faster startups than container or JavaScript-isolate based solutions.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Free trial with $50 in monthly traffic for testing.
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