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jsDelivr free tier

A public CDN that serves files from npm packages and GitHub repositories.

Checked against jsDelivr's official pages on 1 Nov 2026. Free tiers change, so confirm before you commit.

What jsDelivr's free plan gives you

Completely free with no bandwidth limits for files published on npm or GitHub.

jsDelivr free plan limits
LimitFree plan
BandwidthNo limits
Package size150 MB by default
GitHub file size20 MB by default
CostFree

The catch

It only serves files already published to npm or a public GitHub repo, so it cannot host a private site.

Pros and cons

Good

  • Free and unmetered
  • Files kept even if deleted upstream
  • Multi-CDN network

Watch out

  • Public files only
  • Size limits per package
  • No custom domain

How to start on jsDelivr

  1. 1

    Publish your files to npm or a public GitHub repo

  2. 2

    Build the URL cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/package@version/file

  3. 3

    Add it to a script or link tag

  4. 4

    Pin a version for stability

jsDelivr: questions

Is jsDelivr free?

Completely free with no bandwidth limits for files published on npm or GitHub. Free plan ends: Never.

Does jsDelivr need a credit card?

No, you can sign up for jsDelivr's free plan without a card.

What is the catch with jsDelivr's free plan?

It only serves files already published to npm or a public GitHub repo, so it cannot host a private site.

Can I use my own domain on jsDelivr for free?

No, connecting your own domain needs a paid plan.

What are the best free alternatives to jsDelivr?

Cloudflare Free, Fastly, Cloudflare R2. Compare their limits on this page or open each one for details.

Alternatives to jsDelivr

  • Cloudflare Free

    CDN + DNS + security

    100

    Puts a CDN, DNS, SSL and DDoS protection in front of a site hosted anywhere.

    DDoS protection
    Unmetered
    SSL
    Universal certificate
    WAF
    Free managed ruleset

    The catch: You must move your domain's nameservers to Cloudflare to use it.

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    Paid from $20/mo (Pro (billed yearly; $25 monthly))
  • Fastly

    CDN + edge compute

    93

    An enterprise CDN with programmable edge compute that offers a free monthly allowance.

    CDN bandwidth
    100 GB / month
    CDN requests
    1M / month
    Compute requests
    10M / month

    The catch: Usage past the free allowance is billed per region, and setup is aimed at engineers.

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    Paid from Usage-based
  • Cloudflare R2

    Object storage

    85

    S3-compatible object storage with no egress fees, often used to serve large files.

    Storage
    10 GB-month
    Class A ops (writes)
    1M / month
    Class B ops (reads)
    10M / month

    The catch: The free tier only covers Standard storage, and you must add a payment method to turn R2 on.

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    Paid from Usage-based

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