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Description

Akamai's EdgeWorkers is a serverless computing solution that allows developers to implement custom JavaScript code at the network edge, thereby enhancing user experiences by executing processes closer to where users are located. This method effectively reduces latency by minimizing slow calls to origin servers, which not only boosts performance but also enhances security by relocating sensitive client-side logic closer to the edge. EdgeWorkers caters to a variety of applications, such as AB testing, delivering content based on geolocation, ensuring data protection and privacy compliance, personalizing dynamic websites, managing traffic, and customizing experiences based on device type. Developers can write their JavaScript code and deploy it through various means, including API, command-line interface, or graphical user interface, taking full advantage of Akamai's robust infrastructure that automatically scales to handle increased demand or traffic surges. Additionally, the platform seamlessly integrates with Akamai's EdgeKV, a distributed key-value store, which facilitates the development of data-driven applications with swift data retrieval capabilities. This versatility makes EdgeWorkers an essential tool for modern developers aiming to create responsive and secure web applications.

Description

IPWho.org — low-latency IP geolocation API (bare-metal, not hyperscale) • Free tier: 2,000 requests/day, full functionality, no credit card required • Core data: country, region, city, timezone, currency, ISP / ASN • Extras: user-agent parsing + security signals (VPN / proxy / Tor detection) Architecture & performance • Built on multi-region bare-metal infrastructure (not typical cloud stack) • 12+ global origin locations with additional edge acceleration • <50ms median latency for ~90% of global requests (via regional placement + low-level optimisation) • Private network design focused on predictable latency and throughput Pricing & positioning • Usage-based pricing below typical commercial IP geolocation APIs • Lower cost base due to avoiding hyperscaler overhead • Straightforward REST API + SDK support Intended audience • Developers who want lower latency + lower cost than standard cloud-hosted IP APIs • Suitable for real-time use cases where speed and cost per request matter

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

CrowdHandler
JavaScript

Integrations

CrowdHandler
JavaScript

Pricing Details

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Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

$2.50
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

Akamai

Founded

1998

Country

United States

Website

www.akamai.com/products/serverless-computing-edgeworkers

Vendor Details

Company Name

IPWho.org

Country

Australia

Website

www.ipwho.org

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