PrestaShop, Odoo, TYPO3, and Grav can all publish capable websites, but they serve different types of projects and take different routes to CDN integration. PrestaShop focuses on ecommerce, Odoo connects websites with a broader business application suite, TYPO3 supports structured and complex content operations, and Grav offers a lightweight flat-file approach.
This guide is a central hub for those four platforms. It explains where each one fits, why teams choose it, and how its CDN integration works at a high level. Detailed configuration steps remain in the dedicated CDNsun tutorials, so you can move directly from platform selection to implementation without repeating a full setup procedure here.
Jump to the full tutorial for your CMS:
- PrestaShop CDN integration tutorial
- Odoo CDN integration tutorial
- TYPO3 CDN integration tutorial
- Grav CDN integration tutorial
If you are comparing more established CMS and commerce options, see the companion guide to CDN for WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, and Magento.
Why use a CDN with a CMS
A content management system organizes pages, products, media, templates, permissions, and publishing workflows. A content delivery network improves how cacheable files travel from the website to visitors. The CMS remains responsible for generating and managing the site, while the CDN can serve copies of static assets from distributed infrastructure.
Using a CDN with a CMS can help you:
- reduce latency for visitors located farther from the origin server
- offload requests for images, CSS, JavaScript, fonts, and downloads
- make delivery more consistent across geographic regions
- give the origin more capacity for dynamic pages and application work
- manage cached asset delivery and purging during website changes
- support image-heavy catalogs, portals, and documentation sites more efficiently
A CDN does not replace application tuning, database work, or careful theme design. It complements those efforts by moving suitable content closer to visitors and reducing repeated static-file work at the origin.
Common prerequisites before setup
Although the administration screens differ, the four integrations share the same foundation. Before changing the CMS, prepare:
- an active CDN service configured for the website origin
- the CDN Service Domain or a custom CDN hostname
- HTTPS on both the main website and the CDN hostname
- administrator access to the CMS and, where required, server configuration
- a list of the static paths and file types that should use the CDN
- a rollback point and a plan for clearing CMS, application, and CDN caches
In practice, integration means telling the platform to generate selected asset URLs with the CDN hostname. Keep dynamic routes, authenticated areas, carts, checkouts, and other personalized responses on the origin unless the application and caching rules explicitly support another design. CDNsun includes free SSL and 24/7 support, which can help when preparing HTTPS delivery or investigating configuration issues.
CMS chooser table
| CMS | Best fit | Why people choose it | Typical CDN path | Tutorial-tested environment | Tutorial |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PrestaShop | Online stores and product catalogs | Commerce-focused administration and storefront tooling | Built-in Media servers setting | PrestaShop 9.1.4 with Classic and Hummingbird themes | PrestaShop tutorial |
| Odoo | Business websites connected to ERP, CRM, sales, or operations | One application ecosystem for website and business workflows | Built-in website CDN settings in developer mode | Odoo 19.0 Community | Odoo tutorial |
| TYPO3 | Complex, multilingual, multi-site, and governed content programs | Structured administration and enterprise-oriented content control | Site language CDN Host plus rewrite TypoScript | TYPO3 13.4.33 Composer mode with AWS Toolbox 13.0.0 | TYPO3 tutorial |
| Grav | Lightweight sites built around flat files | Simple deployment without a conventional database | Team Grav CDN plugin | Grav 2.0.15, Admin2 2.0.18, and Team Grav CDN plugin 1.5.2 | Grav tutorial |
The tested versions describe the environments used to verify each tutorial. They are not statements about the newest available release. For a quick choice, use PrestaShop for a dedicated store, Odoo for an integrated business suite, TYPO3 for complex content governance, and Grav for a lean flat-file website.
PrestaShop CDN setup overview
PrestaShop is designed around ecommerce. Its administration covers products, categories, orders, customers, promotions, and storefront presentation, making it a practical fit when selling is the website’s primary function. Product galleries and theme assets also mean that a store can generate substantial static traffic.
CDN integration is comparatively direct because PrestaShop includes a Media servers setting. The CDN Service Domain is entered there, and the platform can then generate CDN URLs for suitable static resources. No additional module is required for the path covered by the tutorial. This keeps the delivery change within the platform’s standard performance configuration.
The complete guide was tested with PrestaShop 9.1.4 using both the Classic and Hummingbird themes. It shows where to enter the domain, clear the relevant caches, and verify asset delivery without turning this overview into a duplicate walkthrough.
Read the full PrestaShop CDN integration tutorial
Odoo CDN setup overview
Odoo is broader than a conventional CMS. Its website builder can operate alongside applications for sales, CRM, ecommerce, inventory, accounting, and other business processes. That makes Odoo a strong candidate when the public website needs to share one operational environment with internal workflows.
Odoo includes website CDN support, but its configuration becomes visible after developer mode is enabled. The integration centers on the HTTPS CDN Base URL and the CDN Filters that determine which requests are rewritten. Reviewing those filters matters because the objective is to send appropriate static assets through the CDN without redirecting application routes that should stay on the Odoo origin.
The dedicated tutorial was tested with Odoo 19.0 Community. It covers the exact navigation and settings, while this guide focuses on the architectural choice: Odoo fits best when content delivery is one part of a connected business platform.
Read the full Odoo CDN integration tutorial
TYPO3 CDN setup overview
TYPO3 is built for structured content operations. It is often considered for multilingual sites, multi-site installations, complex page trees, detailed editor permissions, and organizations that need clear governance across a substantial web presence. Its flexibility is valuable, but administration and implementation usually suit teams with dedicated technical experience.
The CDN path combines site configuration with TypoScript. The CDN Host is set in the relevant site language configuration, and the required rewrite TypoScript is imported so eligible asset URLs use that host. Because the integration spans more than one configuration layer, it is important to follow the complete guide and apply the settings consistently across languages and sites.
The tutorial environment uses TYPO3 13.4.33 in Composer mode with AWS Toolbox 13.0.0. Those versions record the tested setup rather than defining a universal compatibility boundary. The guide provides the precise configuration sequence and the required import without reproducing commands here.
Read the full TYPO3 CDN integration tutorial
Grav CDN setup overview
Grav takes a different approach from the other platforms in this guide. It is a flat-file CMS, so content and configuration can live in files rather than a conventional application database. That can make deployment, version control, and maintenance appealing for documentation, portfolios, campaign sites, and smaller content-driven projects.
For the covered integration, Grav uses the Team Grav CDN plugin. After the plugin is available, the central task is to configure its CDN Domain so generated asset URLs point to the CDN service. The plugin-based path matches Grav’s modular design and avoids changing every template reference individually.
The full guide was tested with Grav 2.0.15, Admin2 2.0.18, and Team Grav CDN plugin 1.5.2. Use those values as a record of the tutorial environment, then check your installed components before applying the configuration to another deployment.
Read the full Grav CDN integration tutorial
Verification and troubleshooting basics
After configuring any CMS, verify the result before considering the rollout complete:
- open several public pages and inspect requests in browser developer tools
- confirm that intended images, CSS, JavaScript, fonts, and downloads use the CDN hostname
- check that dynamic, administrative, cart, and account routes still use the correct origin
- test HTTPS pages for mixed-content warnings, certificate errors, and blocked resources
- purge the CMS and CDN caches if old URLs remain in generated pages
- compare home, category, product, content, and language variants where applicable
Common causes of trouble include an incorrect hostname, a missing HTTPS configuration, stale application output, rewrite filters that are too narrow or too broad, and theme or extension code that builds asset URLs independently. If assets return errors, test one affected URL directly and compare its path with the origin version. That quickly separates hostname and origin-access problems from CMS rewriting issues.
Which CMS should you choose for CDN integration?
Choose the CMS for the website and operating model first; all four have a workable CDN path. PrestaShop is the clearest fit for a standalone ecommerce store. Odoo makes sense when the website should connect closely with business applications. TYPO3 suits organizations that prioritize structured content, languages, sites, roles, and governance. Grav is attractive when a small footprint and flat-file workflow are more important than a large application suite.
The integration method may still influence implementation effort. PrestaShop and Odoo provide built-in settings, TYPO3 uses coordinated site and TypoScript configuration, and Grav relies on a plugin. Your team’s platform experience, deployment process, and testing discipline will matter more than the number of fields involved.
Start your setup with CDNsun
If you already use one of these platforms, continue with its complete tutorial:
CDNsun has operated since 2012 and offers pay-as-you-go service with no monthly fee, free SSL, and 24/7 support. Prepare the CDN hostname, follow the platform-specific guide, and validate asset requests before completing the rollout. Start a free trial, or sign up for CDNsun when you are ready to configure your website.