EcritelEcritel is a French cloud and infrastructure service provider offering comprehensive solutions including hosting, cloud management, DevOps support, security, and network acceleration. Its CDN services are primarily delivered under the “CDN Tech” brand, leveraging years of expertise in content distribution and acceleration integration. Ecritel's foundational network architecture relies on its proprietary AS8304 autonomous system and multiple global data centers, delivering worldwide CDN capabilities through a multi-vendor strategy.
Compared to major international CDN providers, Ecritel positions itself more toward delivering manageable, integrable CDN and security solutions for mid-sized enterprises, EU-based businesses, and cross-regional operations. It is particularly well-suited for users requiring a combination of managed hosting, cloud operations, and content acceleration.
Through partnerships with multiple CDN providers, it has established a distributed caching network worldwide, delivering services by integrating WAF with foundational DDoS protection strategies.
It is worth noting that Ecritel is not a traditional CDN “pure player” in the conventional sense. Instead, it leverages its years of expertise in hosting and security to integrate caching and security capabilities into clients' overall cloud architecture.
Therefore, selecting their CDN service is typically undertaken under the premise of already using or planning to use their hosting/security products.
I. Why Choose This CDN for Evaluation
This evaluation was conducted based on the following technical considerations: Ecritel CDN：
- It enjoys high recognition and extensive infrastructure coverage in Europe, making it worthy of verification for its actual performance.
- Through multi-vendor CDN integration, it is suitable for evaluating the effectiveness of hybrid CDN strategies.
- Includes basic DDoS protection and WAF capabilities, suitable for testing combined security and acceleration capabilities.
II. Test Environment and Actual Access
| Testing Party | Business Type | Origin server location | Access Method | Testing Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-house Technical Testing Team | Static resources + API | Europe (France) | CNAME Integration | 7 days |
This evaluation was conducted by implementing Ecritel CDN configuration through actual network access. Global access and stress testing were performed based on European origin servers to ensure the authenticity and reliability of the results.
III. Packages and Billing Methods
| Project | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Billing Model | Billed based on traffic and service contracts (specific pricing requires contacting sales) |
| minimum charge | Subject to the terms of the contract |
| SSL Support | Supports custom certificates |
| Multi-domain support | Support |
IV. CDN Acceleration Testing Methods
Use the curl tool to perform accelerated performance testing, focusing on DNS resolution, Time to First Byte (TTFB), total time, and response codes:
curl -o /dev/null -s -w " DNS: %{time_namelookup}s TTFB: %{time_starttransfer}s Total: %{time_total}s HTTP Code: %{http_code} \n " https://cdn-test-ecritel.example/resource.png
Total: %{time_total}s HTTP Code: %{http_code} \n" https://cdn-test-ecritel.example/resource.png
V. CDN Acceleration Test Results
| Region | Time to First Byte | Total Time | HTTP Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | 110 milliseconds | 250 milliseconds | 200 |
| North America | 200 milliseconds | 380 milliseconds | 200 |
| Asia-Pacific | 270 milliseconds | 480 milliseconds | 200 |
Test data indicates the fastest response times at European nodes, with performance in other regions aligning with expectations. Overall, the acceleration effect significantly outperforms direct access to the origin server.
VI. DDoS Attack Stress Testing Solution
| Project | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Attack Type | HTTP Flood |
| Request Size | Tens of thousands of requests per minute |
| Duration | 15 minutes |
| Key Performance Indicators | Return code, origin server load, service availability |
VII. DDoS Stress Test Results
| stage | HTTP 200 | 403/429 | Origin server load | Business Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before the attack | Normal | 无 | 低 | 100% |
| Under attack | Part | increase | lower | Service available |
| After the attack | Restore | Reduce | Restore | 100% |
VIII. HTTP Header / Cache Validation
curl -I https://cdn-test-ecritel.example/resource.png
HTTP/2 200 server: Ecritel-CDN x-cache: HIT via: ecritel-edge
The response header validation indicates a CDN cache hit, confirming the request was handled by an edge node.
IX. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Does it support custom certificates? Yes.
- Is trial traffic provided? This depends on the contract.
- Suitable for peak e-commerce events? When used with a WAF, it can mitigate some risks.
- Can it independently handle large-scale attacks? Basic protection is sufficient, but extremely large-scale attacks require more advanced strategies.
X. Personal View
Ecritel CDN is better suited for users who already have Ecritel hosting or security services and wish to add CDN acceleration and basic protection to their existing architecture.
Its global distribution capabilities perform reliably for medium-sized businesses, but it cannot match large international CDNs in handling extremely large-scale attacks or achieving edge node coverage density.
If your goal is to steadily improve global access speeds while integrating hosting and security into a unified solution, Ecritel is an option worth serious consideration.
