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A supercharged version of Varnish Cache, for accelerating content delivery while protecting web services.
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Overview
Varnish Enterprise is a powerful, feature-rich reverse proxy and HTTP accelerator that speeds up websites and reduces streaming latency to deliver a great web experience to all users, at all times. Varnish caching technology is trusted by millions of websites worldwide to reduce backend server load by up to 99% while delivering all types of content much faster.
From the team behind the popular open-source Varnish Cache, Varnish Enterprise adds more features, more power and more flexibility for scaling up web services while protecting critical infrastructure. With enterprise-grade features and security at pay-as-you-go prices, it is the easy way to expand your reach and resilience while reducing the complexity of your web operations. You can even use it to build your own CDN.
Full support is also available through an additional subscription, with the Varnish team helping you deliver web services with high performance, reliability, security and scale. Visit us at https://www.varnish-software.com/support/ to purchase support as an add-on.
For a complete feature list, go to https://www.varnish-software.com/softwareandvmods/ .
Highlights
- Reliably excellent web performance - Deliver websites, APIs and video 300% faster with caching and an origin shield that helps your web service thrive under pressure: no more downtime.
- Reduced costs and complexity - A lightweight but feature-rich solution that lowers costs while bringing new simplicity to web operations, with integrated content cache, reverse proxy, load balancer, API gateway, web server, and SSL terminator.
- Quick to deploy and scale - Be up and running in minutes to scale up content delivery, protect against traffic spikes and extend your web services reach.
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Ubuntu 22.04
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Dimension | Cost/hour |
|---|---|
m5.large Recommended | $0.80 |
t3.micro | $0.80 |
t2.micro | $0.80 |
m5.xlarge | $0.80 |
m5zn.large | $0.80 |
c5n.large | $0.80 |
m5d.large | $0.80 |
i2.xlarge | $0.80 |
r5a.large | $0.80 |
m5n.xlarge | $0.80 |
Vendor refund policy
Varnish Enterprise (VE) can be cancelled at any time. You will only be billed for time and transfer that is actually used while an AWS instance running VE is active.
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Delivery details
64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
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Usage instructions
In your image, you will see two "varnishd" processes running one is the master process and the other is a child process. Varnish Enterprise listens by default on TCP port 80 where it expects to receive HTTP requests.
The easiest way to administer the varnish node is to use the Varnish Controller which provides a single point of control for all Varnish server administration. To add a varnish node to the Varnish Controller "varnish-controller-agent" needs to be configured. The "varnish-agent" is used by the Varnish Custom Statistics (VCS) which enables real-time statistics allowing you to aggregate, display and analyze user traffic.
Connect to your ec2 instance with ssh using username "ubuntu", more detailed usage instructions please view: [ https://docs.varnish-software.com/varnish-cloud/get-started/aws/ ]
Resources
Support
Vendor support
Varnish Software offers a free getting started online-session that includes an introduction to the software, best practices and tips. cloudteam@varnish-software.com
AWS infrastructure support
AWS Support is a one-on-one, fast-response support channel that is staffed 24x7x365 with experienced and technical support engineers. The service helps customers of all sizes and technical abilities to successfully utilize the products and features provided by Amazon Web Services.
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Reverse Proxy and HTTP Acceleration
Reverse proxy and HTTP accelerator that speeds up websites and reduces streaming latency for content delivery
Content Caching Technology
Caching technology that reduces backend server load by up to 99% while delivering all types of content faster
Integrated Load Balancing and API Gateway
Integrated functionality combining content cache, reverse proxy, load balancer, API gateway, web server, and SSL terminator
Origin Shield Protection
Origin shield mechanism that helps web services thrive under pressure and protects against traffic spikes
Multi-Protocol Content Delivery
Support for delivering websites, APIs, and video content with performance acceleration capabilities
Load Balancing Capabilities
HTTP/TCP/UDP load balancer with advanced load balancing methods, session persistence, and active health checks
SSL/TLS Termination
Dual-stack RSA/ECC SSL/TLS offloading with HTTP/2 support
API Gateway and Caching
API gateway functionality with content caching, web server capabilities, and web acceleration
Security and Authentication
JWT authentication, rate limiting, and WebSocket support
Dynamic Configuration and Monitoring
On-the-fly reconfiguration via API, active health checks, status monitoring, and high availability support
Web Application Firewall
Next-generation Web Application Firewall with full blocking mode capability for protecting application portfolios at scale
Content Delivery Network
Globally distributed content delivery network with strategically positioned points of presence for reduced latency and data proximity to end users
Edge Computing
Serverless computing platform enabling deployment and execution of complex logic at the edge with microsecond-level code execution startup time
Real-time Observability
Real-time observability and visibility capabilities integrated into the platform for monitoring and managing application performance
Programmable Platform
Globally distributed programmable platform with programmatic control for building and managing high-scale applications
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Customer reviews
reviewer2817219
Caching flexibility has improved response time and optimizes HTTP request handling
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026
Review provided by PeerSpot
What is our primary use case?
My main use case for Varnish Enterprise is mostly cache. When I say mostly cache, I mean we get directly into Varnish and we edit the rules with VCL files.
What is most valuable?
In my opinion, the best features Varnish Enterprise offers are excellent. What makes those features stand out for me is the flexibility and configuration options because we can edit mostly everything about the request and a specific response for a specific request.
Varnish Enterprise has positively impacted my organization because the response time is an upgrade. The improved response time has benefited my organization as the response time for HTTP requests is more efficient and quick.
What needs improvement?
I think Varnish Enterprise can be improved as the prices can be cheaper. Besides the price, I do not think there is anything else that could be better.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Varnish Enterprise for about three years.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is difficult as some clients do not want to pay so much.
What other advice do I have?
I do not want to add anything else about the features. The price and the feasibility of implementation keep Varnish Enterprise from being a perfect ten for me. I rate Varnish Enterprise overall as an eight out of ten.
Goksbsu .
Ease and speed in website design
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I love the speed of Varnish Software in designing multiple websites in a short time, in addition to creating beautiful backgrounds. The price is reasonable compared to other sites I have used. Also, the setup process was simple and understandable, unlike other platforms.
What do you dislike about the product?
Some countries do not allow my websites to work quickly. I don't know the exact reason.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Varnish Software helps me design multiple websites in a short time. It also allows me to create beautiful backgrounds easily.
Said .
Easy browsing and great support
Reviewed on Mar 06, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I love that Varnish Software makes running my site more comfortable and easy to browse. Their quick and active support is impressive, as they professionally helped me when I was struggling to understand some plugins. The registration, login, and installation process was very simple and smooth.
What do you dislike about the product?
Sometimes, waiting for support requires a certain period to transfer me to human support instead of a robot. This is the bad thing, but it is understandable due to the existing pressure, and there is no problem with it even though they helped me with the issue and it was resolved.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Varnish Software provides flexibility in browsing my site and facilitates quick access to the required pages. Additionally, their fast and professional support solved my problem easily.
Aditya Y.
Varnish Delivers Lightning-Fast Web Acceleration Across Platforms
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
Varnish is a well-known frontend caching technology that is cross-platform, making it a significant accelerator for web applications. Customer Support is great and it can be easily integrated with systems to serve on top of our servers and serve the HTTP needs.
What do you dislike about the product?
At the moment, I can't think of anything specific. However, having an AI agent available to assist with navigation and provide quick answers would be helpful.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Content Delivery network latency and accelerators.
Sharath J.
Great Caching Performance, But Debugging Needs Improvement
Reviewed on Nov 06, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
deliver faster reliable web content through advance caching
What do you dislike about the product?
debugging is tricky some require manual fine tuning
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
requires manual fine tuning instead user friendly