Both ChinaReady and Chinafy aim to make websites load well in China. This comparison focuses on practical differences for small teams: time-to-go-live, pricing, and how much hands-on help is involved. Chinafy prices below reflect public listings as of January 2026.
At-a-glance comparison
| Area | ChinaReady | Chinafy |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Small teams that want a self-serve, automated setup | Teams that want hands-on engineering and enterprise support |
| Setup style | Automated onboarding; typical go-live in minutes | Human-led onboarding and configuration |
| Setup timeline | Often ready in ~5 minutes; testing tool can show differences in 5–10 minutes | Standard configuration time 1.5–2 weeks |
| Pricing | Free plan; paid tiers start at $5/month | Setup fee + monthly/annual subscription (Starter $3,500+ setup + $310+/mo or $280/mo billed annually) |
| Geo-routing | Smart GeoDNS included | Standard geo-location setup included |
| Caching | Smart cache tuned for China traffic | Near-China CDN with included bandwidth per plan |
| Blocked resources | Automatically detects, caches, and replaces blocked third-party assets | Removes or replaces blocked resources as part of configuration |
Pricing context: ChinaReady paid tiers currently range from $5/month (100 GB) to $50/month (5 TB), with a free plan available. Chinafy also lists Pro at $5,500+ setup plus $520+/mo (or $480/mo billed annually), Enterprise at $2,450+/mo billed annually (setup on request), and Enterprise+ at $6,000+/mo billed annually.
ChinaReady highlights for small businesses
- Automation-first onboarding keeps time-to-value short.
- Smart GeoDNS and smart cache are included by default.
- Automatic analysis replaces blocked CSS/JS and caches blocked requests.
- Free plan plus low-cost tiers make it easy to start small and scale as traffic grows.
Where Chinafy shines
- Structured onboarding with engineering involvement and a defined go-live process.
- Stronger enterprise options, including higher SLA tiers and onshore CDN add-ons where requirements are met.
- Well-suited for complex sites or organizations that need vendor onboarding and procurement support.
Choosing between them
For small teams that want to move fast, a self-serve, automated path can be the best fit. For complex deployments or organizations that need hands-on configuration, formal onboarding, and higher-tier support, Chinafy can be a strong choice. The right option depends on the balance between speed, budget, and support needs.