What AI says about Akamai

Data as of Oct 22, 2026Based on 31,972 AI responsesReviewed by

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AI summary

Akamai is a cloud computing and edge platform delivering content delivery network services, web application firewalls, and DDoS mitigation tools like Prolexic. It is among the brands most often named when enterprises seek low-latency video streaming, emergency DDoS defense, edge-based website personalization, or protection against OWASP threats.

AkamaiThis page24%

Products

Mentioned in

24%

of AI answers about Akamai and its rivals · since Jul 5

The market map

Edge Security and DDoS Platforms

Mentioned in

  1. 1CloudflareMentioned in 71%Avg. position 2.6
  2. 2AkamaiMentioned in 42%Avg. position 4.4
  3. 2AWSMentioned in 40%Avg. position 5.5
  4. 4ImpervaMentioned in 39%Avg. position 5.0
  5. 6FastlyMentioned in 19%Avg. position 4.8
  6. 9RadwareMentioned in 16%Avg. position 4.9
  7. 10Microsoft AzureMentioned in 11%Avg. position 6.5
  8. 12IBM NS1 ConnectMentioned in 10%Avg. position 4.3
  9. 12Google Cloud ArmorMentioned in 9%Avg. position 7.1
  10. 15OVHcloudMentioned in 8%Avg. position 3.2
  11. 15F5Mentioned in 8%Avg. position 6.2
  12. 20NetScoutMentioned in 6%Avg. position 5.7
  13. 25ShockbyteMentioned in 4%Avg. position 4.1
  14. 25Sparked HostMentioned in 4%Avg. position 4.4

Where Akamai ranks in AI

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Topics where AI mentions Akamai

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How AI describes Akamai

Common descriptions

excellent · enterprise-grade · gold standard · strong · robust · mature

Tone of AI’s statements about Akamai

  • Positive58%
  • Neutral38%
  • Mixed3%
  • Negative2%
Rated above a rival
  • ease of use97% of the answers comparing Akamai on ease of use rate it worse than a rival, 3% better. Includes “balance of control and operational simplicity”, “balance of protection + dx + simplicity”, “code complexity”, “complexity”, “complexity fit”, “complexity and cost”, “configuration complexity”, “configuration learning curve”, “cost and complexity”, “deployment complexity”, “ease of use and native speed”, “ease of use for dynamic caching”, “learning curve”, “operational complexity”, “reporting tools usability”, “simplicity”, “ui usability”.
  • dxEvery answer comparing Akamai on dx rates it worse than a rival.

Question: What is the most reliable managed DNS provider that offers superior DDoS protection and a robust API?

Google AI ModeOct 22, 2026

Akamai Edge DNS / Prolexic : Akamai is the heavyweight champion for enterprise-grade, mission-critical infrastructure.

Google AI ModeOct 22, 2026

Choose Akamai if you operate in a heavily regulated or massive global enterprise sector requiring custom scrubbing and uncompromised, battle-tested resiliency.

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Question: What are the best secure enterprise content delivery networks with global reach and low latency?

ChatGPT SearchOct 22, 2026

Akamai... A leading candidate for globally distributed enterprises with demanding traffic volumes, complex security policies, and media delivery needs.

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Where AI mentions Akamai

Position in answers

  • Named first22%
  • 2nd or 3rd41%
  • Later37%

Each engine’s share of its own answers across Akamai’s markets · since Jul 5

  • ChatGPT Search25%
  • Google AI Mode22%

Insights for Akamai

Since Jul 5

  • Gap between platforms: ChatGPT Search now mentions Akamai 7.6 points more often than Google AI Mode in Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps Platforms, a narrowed gap

    ChatGPT SearchChatGPT Search43%Google AI ModeGoogle AI Mode35%

  • Gap between platforms: The platform gap in Edge Security and DDoS Platforms narrowed

    ChatGPT SearchChatGPT Search52%Google AI ModeGoogle AI Mode34%

Compare Akamai

Sources AI cites

akamai.com 37%Other sites 63%

The page AI cites most for Akamai

akamai.com faviconakamai.comHome page (opens in a new tab)2%of answers