Cloudflare Pricing
Cloudflare is free to start, with paid plans from $20/mo — about $240/year at the entry tier. There are 3 plans, including a free tier.
Cloudflare plans & prices
Every Cloudflare plan, what it includes, and who each one suits.
What Cloudflare costs over time
List price per plan, projected across a year. Annual prepayment is often discounted, so treat these as the ceiling rather than the final bill.
| Plan | Per month | 3 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| ProPopular | $20 | $60 | $240 |
| Business | $200 | $600 | $2,400 |
What each plan includes
Each tier builds on the one before it, so higher plans also include everything below them.
| Feature | Free Free | Pro $20 | Business $200 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global CDN | |||
| Unmetered DDoS | |||
| WAF | |||
| Image optimization | |||
| Advanced WAF | |||
| 100% uptime SLA |
Which Cloudflare plan should you choose?
Trying it out → Free
Free forever. Best for testing Cloudflare before you commit budget.
On a budget → Pro ($20/mo)
The cheapest paid way in — $240 a year.
Scaling up → Business ($200/mo)
The full feature set — worth it once you need everything below the top row.
Hidden costs to budget for
- • Per-seat plans multiply with team size — check whether the price above is per user.
- • Headline prices usually assume annual billing; paying monthly costs more.
- • Premium support, extra storage, and higher API limits are common paid add-ons.
- • Watch for renewal pricing: introductory rates often rise at the second term.
Ready to try Cloudflare?
Check current pricing and any live offers on their site.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Cloudflare cost?+
Cloudflare is free to start, with paid plans from $20 per month, running up to $200 per month on its top tier. There are 3 plans in total, including a free tier.
Does Cloudflare have a free plan?+
Yes. Cloudflare offers a free "Free" plan that includes Global CDN, Unmetered DDoS. Paid plans start at $20/mo.
How much is Cloudflare per year?+
At the Pro price of $20/mo, Cloudflare costs about $240 per year. Many vendors discount annual billing, so the real figure is often lower if you prepay.
Are there hidden costs with Cloudflare?+
Headline prices often assume annual prepayment, and per-seat plans multiply with team size. Premium support, extra storage, and higher API limits are commonly paid add-ons — check these before you commit.