Fastly Earns Gartner Customers’ Choice for Edge Distribution Platforms
Event summary
- Fastly received a 4.8/5 star rating from Gartner Peer Insights based on 92 reviews as of April 30, 2026.
- The company achieved a 95% Willingness to Recommend score in the Edge Distribution Platforms category.
- This recognition follows seven consecutive years of Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice for Cloud WAAP.
The big picture
Fastly's recognition underscores the growing importance of customer-centric edge computing solutions in an era of accelerating AI adoption. The company's consistent high ratings suggest a strong competitive position, particularly among enterprises prioritizing performance, security, and developer experience. This distinction comes at a time when edge distribution platforms are becoming critical infrastructure for real-time digital experiences.
What we're watching
- Customer Retention
- Whether Fastly can sustain this high level of customer satisfaction as it scales its AI workload capabilities.
- Market Differentiation
- How the company's developer-focused platform will position it against competitors in the edge computing space.
- AI Integration
- The pace at which Fastly can optimize and scale AI workloads for enterprise customers.
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