Akamai provides a distributed cloud computing platform for building and delivering low-latency, edge-native applications. Its cloud services combine global reach with an emphasis on predictable costs, cloud portability, and support for workloads deployed close to users. The product range includes shared, dedicated, and high-memory CPU instances; GPU-accelerated computing; Kubernetes and application platforms; block and object storage; backups; networking tools; and managed MySQL and PostgreSQL databases. Customers can also access cloud firewalls, DNS management, NodeBalancers, and private networking.

Akamai supports use cases including AI inference, ecommerce, gaming, media, SaaS, and managed hosting. Its GPU instances are designed for workloads such as machine learning, scientific computing, and video processing. The company also offers technical documentation, developer resources, marketplace applications, cost-estimation tools, and learning materials. For organizations planning larger deployments, migrations, or application optimization, Akamai provides expert assistance and related consulting support. Pricing bundles compute, transfer, storage, and RAM into flat-rate plans, with low egress fees and a free egress allowance.