Overview
Cloudflare operates one of the world's largest edge networks, providing CDN, DDoS protection, DNS, and Zero Trust security, alongside a growing developer platform (Workers, Pages, R2) for building and running applications directly at the edge.
Available On
WebAPI
Key Features
Global CDN & DDoS protection
Cloudflare Workers (edge compute)
Free DNS & SSL
Zero Trust security suite
R2 object storage (no egress fees)
Pros
- Free tier includes genuinely useful CDN, DNS, and DDoS protection
- Massive global network improves latency almost everywhere
- Workers/R2 offer a compelling, cheaper edge-compute alternative
Cons
- Advanced enterprise security features are a significant cost step-up
- Some Workers runtime limitations vs. traditional Node.js environments
- Configuration complexity grows with the size of the product surface
Pricing Plans
FreeFREE
Free
- CDN & DDoS protection
- Free SSL
- Basic Workers usage
ProPAID
$25/mo
- Advanced DDoS rules
- Image optimization
- WAF rules
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Integrations
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Quick Info
Websitewww.cloudflare.com
CategoryDeveloper Tools
Team SizeENTERPRISE
ReleasedJanuary 1, 2009
Last UpdatedJune 1, 2026
Monthly Visits150.0M
API AvailableYes
Open SourceNo
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