Speed up your websites, applications and downloads
Low Latency Worldwide
With Gcore CDN, your users will reach your app as if the hosting is always located in the same location as they are.
Dynamic Content Acceleration
Our dynamic content acceleration makes web applications smoother and more responsive, speeding up the delivery time of generated content.
Outstanding Availability
Gcore CDN can easily protect the server from overloading during unexpected traffic surges or denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.
Advanced functionality
IPv4 / IPv6
Our entire infrastructure supports both IPv4 and IPv6 protocols
Global network
We invest in our global network to free you from having to buy expensive infrastructure.
210+ PoPs
worldwide
200+ Tbps
network capacity
30 ms
avg. latency worldwide
85%
avg. cache hit ratio
2,000,000
requests per seconds
14 Tbps
daily peak bandwidth
Use Cases
Web Applications & E-commerce
Improved website speedAcceleration of the dynamically-generated assetsImage compression and transformation on-the-flyInstant playback for your product videoAvailability during traffic surges and DDoS-attacksTLS encryption and access controlGames & Software Assets
200 Tbps of global network capacityContent prefetchingLarge file delivery optimizationCache sharding for better latencyOrigin server shieldingVideo Streaming
200 Tbps of global network capacityReduced TTFB for instant playbackBetter connectivity for stream integrityMicro-segmented caching for live videoRAM caching for live videoPublic and restricted access controlOrigin server shielding
Optimized for video streaming
Gcore CDN is an optimized solution well-suited for video-on-demand (VOD) and live streaming.
Image Optimization as a Service
Image Stack by Gcore is a cloud-based image optimization tool that helps website owners and web developers simplify their working routines. It helps cut bandwidth costs and improve user experience by just applying small changes in URL query strings and your website settings.
Convert to WebP, AVIF
Compressing images in WebP or AVIF formats could deliver up to 85% file size savings at a given quality level.
Control image quality
Set the quality level for your website images, thereby controlling the webpage load speed and the amount of transmitting CDN traffic.
Resize images
It allows you to reduce your original image's height, width, and scale by adding just a few query strings.
Crop images
It allows you to reduce the excessive image area beyond the established parameters and deliver it to the users.
Extended API and DevOps-Ready
Gcore CDN is ready to complement and enhance your infrastructure’s automation.
Extended API allows you to benefit from our CDN without impacting your regular operations.
Go to product docs → { "cname": "cdn.example.com","originGroup": 132,"origin": "example.com","secondaryHostnames": ["first.example.com","second.example.com"],"le_issue": true,"description": "My resource" } 
Built-in web security
- SSL/TLS Encryption
- Advanced access policies
- L3, L4, L7 DDoS mitigation
- Next-gen WAF
Protect your web application from unauthorized access and different denial-of-service (DDoS) attack vectors.
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Higgsfield AI kickstarts partnership with Gcore for scalable AI infrastructure and Managed Kubernetes support
Founded in 2023, Higgsfield is building the Video Reasoning engine for the attention economy. Its AI-native, browser-based platform condenses ideation, editing, and post-production into a single workflow, enabling creators and enterprises to produce cinematic-quality short-form video in minutes instead of weeks.Higgsfield delivers fast, controllable, and scalable outcomes that preserve narrative continuity and cultural resonance across media, marketing, and brand communication. With operations spanning the US, Europe, and Asia, Higgsfield is headquartered in Silicon Valley and backed by world-class investors and veteran technologists with a track record of billion-scale products and outcomes.As they prepare for scale and increasing demand, Higgsfield needed robust, flexible infrastructure that could meet the needs of their dynamic workloads and rapidly growing user base. What it takes to power generative AI at scaleHiggsfield had worked with other GPU providers, but struggled with limited capacity and the lack of scalable orchestration options. The generative platform relies on running large-scale AI models efficiently, so their team's key infrastructure priorities were:Instant access to high-performance H100 GPUs with the ability to scale up and down based on project demandAutoscaling GPU infrastructure to support unpredictable, high-volume generative AI workloadsManaged Kubernetes with GPU worker nodes, load balancers, and cloud networking for ease of orchestration, autoscaling, and reliabilityFast onboarding and close support to move quickly from testing to deploymentTransparent and predictable pricing with fast and simple contracting, and PAYG or commitment models available.Availability and flexibility for future expansion Why Gcore infrastructure stood out from the crowdHiggsfield approached Gcore in need of a large volume of H100 GPUs immediately, and with the flexibility to scale on demand. Gcore provided rapid access to the required H100 GPUs, helping Higgsfield eliminate supply constraints and meet fast-moving development timelines.Transparent pricing gave Higgsfield budget predictability and easier cost control, which was essential for their high-frequency release cycles. They also valued Gcore’s commitment to sustainable hardware design, high reliability and uptime, and 24/7 availability of DevOps engineering support.Additionally, deploying infrastructure through the Gcore Sines 3 cluster in Portugal provided the regional flexibility and high-performance Higgsfield needed to support its platform. Higgsfield chose Gcore for its ability to deliver managed Kubernetes with GPU worker nodes, enabling them to scale dynamically, flexing compute resources based on real-time user demand. Speed and flexibility are essential to Higgsfield's operations: They expect to start cooperating with partners quickly and scale capacity on demand. The streamlined service offering, fast onboarding, and highly responsive support that Gcore provides enabled them to do exactly that.“The combination of GPU scaling, H100 availability, and Managed Kubernetes was invaluable for us. Gcore gave us the control and flexibility our engineering team needed to move flexibly and fast.”— Alex Mashrabov, CEO, Higgsfield AIA fast, hands-on start with dedicated engineering supportGcore’s team provided dedicated engineering support and helped Higgsfield test their workloads through a one-week trial. After validating performance, Higgsfield quickly transitioned to full deployment.“Direct access to Gcore’s engineering team made the onboarding smooth and efficient. We could test and validate quickly, then scale up without friction.”— Anwar Omar, Lead Infrastructure Engineer, Higgsfield AI Scalable performance and a strong foundation for growthWhile it’s early days, Higgsfield is already live and actively running GPU-powered workloads with Gcore in production.The key outcomes so far include:Seamless deployment to a managed Kubernetes environment with GPU worker nodes and autoscalingOn-demand access to H100 GPUs for compute-intensive generative workloadsKubernetes-based orchestration for efficient container scaling and resource optimizationScalable infrastructure that flexes based on demandA strong foundation for future product growth and global scaling What’s next?Higgsfield is currently exploring the possibility of extending the relationship beyond model training and into distributed inference infrastructure with Everywhere Inference.Their product roadmap involves releasing new features at a high velocity, often requiring larger GPU volumes for short periods—making flexible infrastructure a must. Gcore’s scalable, on-demand model supports this cadence without overprovisioning.We’re excited about the potential of our partnership with Gcore. The team has been incredibly responsive, and the infrastructure is a great fit for Higgsfield. We’re actively exploring additional possibilities—from Everywhere Inference to broader scaling—and we’re looking forward to seeing where this collaboration can take us next.— Alex Mashrabov, CEO, Higgsfield AI
Leonardo AI delivers high-speed, global content creation with Gcore AI services
Leonardo.Ai helps creators turn ideas into stunning AI-generated content in seconds. Headquartered in Australia and now part of Canva, the company gives game developers, designers, and marketers powerful tools to generate and refine images, videos, and creative assets in real time.As James Stewart, DevOps Engineering Manager at Leonardo.Ai explains, the team’s top priority is speed. Their north-star value is “go fast”, taking ideas to prototype and release at an impressive pace. But delivering that kind of speed at scale takes serious GPU infrastructure and deep levels of expertise around orchestration.Seeking speed, scale, and infrastructure maturity under pressureDelivering AI speed at scale for customers worldwide requires powerful, on-demand GPU inference infrastructure. Early on, Leonardo found that limited GPU availability and high cost were bottlenecks.GPUs make up a significant part of our operating costs, so competitive pricing and availability are crucial for us.James Stewart, DevOps Engineering Manager, Leonardo.AiWith big growth goals ahead, Leonardo needed an efficient, flexible GPU provider that would support their plans for speed and scale. They looked at AI providers from global hyperscalers to local GPU services. Some providers looked promising but had no availability. Others offered low prices or easy access (no long-term commitment) but were missing essential features like private networking, infrastructure-as-code, or 24/7 support.Cheap GPUs alone weren’t enough for us. We needed a mature platform with Terraform support, private networking, and reliable support. Otherwise, deployment and maintenance become really painful for our engineers at scale.James Stewart, DevOps Engineering Manager, Leonardo.AiFortunately, they found what they were looking for in Gcore: solid GPU availability thanks to its Northern Data partnership, a fully-featured cloud platform, and genuinely helpful technical support.We chose Gcore for overall platform integration, features, and support. Compared to some of the less capable GPU providers we’ve utilized, when using Gcore our engineers don’t need to battle with manual infrastructure deployment or performance issues. Which means they can focus on the part of the job that they love: actually building.James Stewart, DevOps Engineering Manager, Leonardo.AiFinding a flexible provider that can meet Leonardo’s need for speedLeonardo AI needed infrastructure that wouldn’t slow innovation or momentum. With Gcore, it found a fast, flexible, and reliable AI platform able to match its speed of development and ambition. Leonardo chose to run their inference on Gcore GPU Cloud with Bare Metal hosting, offering isolation, power, and flexibility for their AI workloads. Their demanding inference workloads run on current-gen NVIDIA H100 and A100 GPUs with zero virtualization overhead. This means their image and video generation services deliver fast, high-res output with no lag or slowdowns, even under the heaviest loads.On-demand pricing lets Leonardo AI scale GPU usage based on traffic, product cycles, or model testing needs. There’s no overprovisioning or unnecessary spending. Leonardo gets a lean, responsive setup that adapts to the business’ scale, coupled with tailored support so their team can get the most out of the infrastructure.We push our infrastructure hard and Gcore handles it with ease. The combination of raw GPU power, availability, fast and easy provisioning, and flexible scaling lets us move as fast as we need to. What really sets Gcore apart though, is the hands-on, personalized support. Their team really understands our setup and helps us to optimize it to our specific needs.James Stewart, DevOps Engineering Manager, Leonardo.AiDelivering real-time creation with top-tier AI infrastructurePartnering with Gcore helps Leonardo to maintain its famously rapid pace of development and consistently deliver innovative new features to Leonardo.Ai users.With Gcore, we can spin up GPU nodes instantly and trust that they’ll work reliably and consistently. Knowing that Gcore has the capacity that we need, when we need it, allows us to quickly and confidently develop new, cutting-edge features for Leonardo customers without worrying whether or not we’ll have the GPUs available to power them.James Stewart, DevOps Engineering Manager, Leonardo.AiThe team now uses Terraform to provision GPUs on demand, and containerised workflows to “go fast” when deploying the suite of Gcore AI services powering Leonardo.Ai.Powering global AI creativityGcore GPU Cloud has become part of the backbone of Leonardo AI’s infrastructure. By offloading infrastructure complexity to Gcore, the Leonardo AI team can stay focused on their customers and innovation.Our partnership with Gcore gives us the flexibility and performance to innovate without limits. We can scale our AI workloads globally and keep our customers creating.James Stewart, DevOps Engineering Manager, Leonardo.AiReady to scale your AI workloads globally? Discover how Gcore’s AI services can power your next-generation applications. Find out more about GPU Cloud and Everywhere Inference, see how easy it is to deploy with just three clicks, or get in touch with our AI team for a personalized consultation.
Funcom delivers the successful launch of Dune: Awakening in South America with Gcore
Founded in 1993, Funcom is a leading developer and publisher of online multiplayer and open-world games. Known for its rich storytelling and immersive universes, Funcom has developed acclaimed titles like Conan Exiles, The Secret World, and Anarchy Online. With its latest and most ambitious project, Dune: Awakening, Funcom is building an expansive open-world multiplayer survival game on a massive scale set in the iconic sci-fi universe of Dune.Launching Dune: Awakening with low-latency performance for South American playersIn preparation for the global launch of Dune: Awakening, Funcom faced a critical challenge: delivering a smooth, high-performance multiplayer experience for players in South America, a region often underserved by traditional infrastructure providers.With a large and passionate LATAM player base, the stakes were high. Funcom needed to deploy compute-intensive workloads capable of powering real-time gameplay and matchmaking with minimal latency, all while providing resilience against potential DDoS attacks during the launch window.Choosing Gcore for high-frequency compute power and managed orchestrationTo meet these infrastructure demands, Funcom partnered with Gcore to deploy:Bare Metal Servers configured with AMD Ryzen 9 9950x CPUs for high single-threaded performanceManaged Kubernetes clusters to orchestrate scalable multiplayer backend services on bare metal serversBuilt-in advanced DDoS Protection to secure critical launch infrastructureThe robust presence of Gcore in Latin America, supported by its global backbone and edge PoPs, made it possible for Funcom to deliver a high-quality experience to South American players comparable to what’s typically available in North America or Europe.The Gcore infrastructure in South America is purpose-built to support latency-sensitive workloads like online multiplayer gaming. With multi-terabit capacity in São Paulo, participation in IX.br (the region’s largest internet exchange), and private peering agreements with major ISPs such as Claro and TIM, Gcore ensures stable, low-latency connectivity across the region. Crucially, DDoS mitigation is handled locally, eliminating the need for long-haul traffic rerouting and enabling faster, more reliable protection at scale.The ability to directly deploy high-frequency bare metal nodes in the region has been a cornerstone of our South American launch strategy. Gcore allows us to reach players in regions where performance at this level is not usually possible.Stian Drageset, CFO & COO, FuncomGuaranteeing smooth operations with Kubernetes and low-latency infrastructureWith Gcore Managed Kubernetes, Funcom was able to dynamically manage containers across a cluster of powerful bare metal nodes, crucial for maintaining game state, matchmaking, and multiplayer interactions in real time. This setup enables flexible scaling in response to player demand, whether it spikes on launch day or ramps up as more players join.Thanks to Gcore’s managed services, our team can focus on game logic and player experience, not orchestration or hardware.Rui Casais, CEO, FuncomProving performance at scale during beta—and beyondAnticipation was already high leading up to the launch. During the invite-only beta weekend in May 2025, the game attracted nearly 40,000 concurrent players—a strong early signal of the momentum behind the title. Behind the scenes, Gcore supported Funcom with high-performance Bare Metal servers and Managed Kubernetes to provide uninterrupted performance at scale during this critical milestone. That success laid the groundwork for a smooth and stable full launch in South America.Monitoring results post-launchAs Dune: Awakening prepared for its launch, Funcom and Gcore closely monitored infrastructure performance and prepared for a high-concurrency environment. Post-launch data included:Reached the top ten most-played games on Steam globally within 24 hours of launch, climbing to number two within the first weekPeak of 142,000 concurrent players in the first couple of days, and 189,000 by the end of the weekExpanding into underserved gaming regionsThis deployment showcases how Gcore’s infrastructure helps game studios expand into emerging regions like South America, where consistent low-latency, high-frequency compute has traditionally been harder to access.South America is often seen as a “blue ocean” market in the gaming industry—vast, underserved, and perceived as difficult to serve due to infrastructure limitations. With a population of over 400 million, the region holds immense potential. Gcore makes it easy for publishers like Funcom to unlock that opportunity, delivering a seamless experience to players across LATAM without compromise.Gcore’s ability to deliver high-frequency compute in South America gives us a real advantage in reaching players where latency and infrastructure have long been challenges for online multiplayer gaming.Stian Drageset, CFO & COO, FuncomPowering next-gen multiplayer survival games globallyBy choosing Gcore Bare Metal servers and Managed Kubernetes, Funcom is positioned to deliver a high-performance multiplayer experience to players in South America and beyond. The flexibility of Gcore infrastructure ensures optimal resource usage, rapid scaling, and reliable DDoS protection—foundational components for a smooth multiplayer survival game launch.Scale your multiplayer experience—everywhereLooking to launch your next multiplayer title in regions others can’t reach? Gcore offers flexible, high-performance infrastructure tailored for real-time gaming. Contact us to learn more about how we can help you reach every corner of the globe.Contact us
Saber delivers record-breaking launch for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 with Gcore
Founded in 2001, Saber Interactive is renowned for developing games across major platforms. Their portfolio includes hugely popular titles like Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, World War Z, SnowRunner, and RoadCraft. With a commitment to delivering exceptional gaming experiences, Saber continually pushes the boundaries of game development and innovation.Preparing for massive player surges during a hotly anticipated title launchIn September 2024, Saber prepared to launch Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, one of the most eagerly awaited releases in the franchise's history. Given the overwhelming excitement surrounding the game, the team anticipated an enormous surge in player activity, particularly during launch week. Achieving a smooth and uninterrupted experience for millions of players requires careful planning—choosing the right infrastructure was critical to preventing performance bottlenecks, latency issues, or downtime.For the launch of Space Marine 2, Saber developed Hydra, an advanced multiplayer game services middleware that enables cross-platform play, matchmaking, and dedicated server management. This proprietary technology allows for a hybrid approach to server hosting, combining bare-metal servers with cloud-based infrastructure to handle peak concurrent user (CCU) demands efficiently. Saber needed to select the optimal infrastructure providers that could integrate with Hydra’s architecture and deliver reliable performance with low latency and fast load times, leveraging edge delivery.During our major game launches, we see a substantial increase in concurrent players, requiring robust server support to maintain optimal performance and the best gaming experience for our players.Janna Goranskaya, Head of Business Development CIS&EE, Saber InteractiveDeploying 300+ bare metal servers and high-performance virtual machines for a seamless global launchTo meet the launch demand and deliver a smooth experience, Saber turned to Gcore as their primary provider for bare metal servers in most regions worldwide, continuing a trusted partnership from previous game releases like World War Z. Gcore provided over 300 bare metal servers optimized for the most latency-sensitive workloads, delivering minimal lag and uninterrupted gameplay. High-performance virtual machines complemented this foundation by supporting additional gaming infrastructure, including testing and development environments.Hydra enabled Space Marine 2 to dynamically utilize this hybrid infrastructure, orchestrating resources efficiently between Gcore Bare Metal and cloud services to address fluctuating player demands while maintaining seamless cross-platform multiplayer experiences. Built-in DDoS protection—available by default for both bare metal and virtual machines from Gcore—played a critical role in safeguarding Saber’s game servers from malicious attacks, supporting a secure and stable launch.Gcore’s extensive range of bare metal configurations allowed us to select the ideal setup for each workload, providing maximum performance across all aspects of our game infrastructure. Their ability to customize servers to meet the specific requirements of our game engine was essential in optimizing performance and delivering a seamless experience for players worldwide.Kirill Igumnov, Lead Backend Infrastructure Developer at Hydra Team, Saber InteractiveFlexible and scalable server solutions for ultimate efficiencyThe Gcore pay-as-you-go model with hourly billing for bare metal servers offered Saber the flexibility to scale server usage in line with player demand. During the initial launch phase, server capacity was ramped up to accommodate the influx of players, with the ability to scale down as demand normalized over time.The flexibility of Gcore Bare Metal servers allowed us to manage resources efficiently, scaling up during peak times and reducing capacity as needed without long-term commitments. This is perfect for the fluctuating demands of a new title launch during its first weeks.Dmitri Brevdo, Head of Game Services, Saber InteractivePowering a record-breaking game launchWith Gcore support, Saber successfully launched Space Marine 2, which set new franchise records with over 400,000 concurrent players. The robust hybrid server infrastructure enabled a seamless experience for players worldwide, even during peak usage periods. The game attracted more than two million players within the first few days of its release.Our Hydra platform integrated seamlessly with Gcore’s infrastructure, giving us the perfect combination of performance and flexibility. The Gcore global network allows us to deploy servers exactly where our players are, providing minimal latency and a smooth gaming experience.Vladislav Nazaruk, Senior Backend Developer at Hydra Team, Saber InteractiveCelebrating six years of collaborationOver the past six years, Saber and Gcore have cultivated a strong partnership focused on flexibility, trust, and performance.Our long-standing relationship with Gcore has been pivotal in our ability to deliver high-quality games to a global audience. Their dedication to innovation and performance aligns perfectly with our commitment to gamer experience.Janna Goranskaya, Head of Business Development CIS&EE, Saber InteractiveBy choosing Gcore as the main provider of bare metal servers for integration with their Hydra middleware’s hybrid approach, Saber has effectively managed the challenges of several large-scale game launches. Powered by high-frequency CPUs/vCPUs, these servers provide the dedicated compute resources needed for latency-sensitive applications, guaranteeing optimal performance and stable connections for real-time gaming experiences. This partnership has resulted in seamless performance during peak periods, contributing to the success and popularity of their titles.Achieving seamless, scalable, and successful game launches with GcoreBy leveraging an extensive global network with 180+ points of presence (PoPs) and continuously evolving to deliver cutting-edge infrastructure, Gcore is well-equipped to meet the gaming industry’s demands and pace of innovation, no matter the use case.If you’re looking for high-performance, flexible infrastructure that can scale with your plans, contact us to talk through your bare metal or virtual machine needs.Contact us
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