Free to start
Cloudflare is global CDN, security & edge platform, best for Everyone from hobbyists to enterprise. It is a freemium tool that is free to start, rated 4.7/5 across 13,400 reviews — #2 of 5 CDN tools we track.
Overview
Cloudflare is the most popular CDN, pairing a massive global network with security (WAF, DDoS), DNS, and an edge developer platform (Workers). A generous free tier makes it the default choice.
Key features
- Global CDN cache
- Free tier
- WAF & DDoS protection
- DNS
- Workers (edge compute)
Pros & cons
Pros
- Excellent free tier
- Security built in
- Huge network + edge compute
Cons
- Advanced features gated to paid
- Enterprise pricing opaque
Integrations
Pricing
Full pricing details →How Cloudflare compares
| Measure | Cloudflare | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Starting price | Free | — |
| Rank by rating | #2 of 5 | — |
| Public API | Yes | 4 of 4 offer one |
Is Cloudflare right for you?
A good fit if…
- • You are everyone from hobbyists to enterprise.
- • Your use case is speeding up sites.
- • Your use case is ddos/waf protection.
- • Your use case is edge apps.
- • Excellent free tier matters to you.
Look elsewhere if…
- • Advanced features gated to paid would be a dealbreaker.
- • Enterprise pricing opaque would be a dealbreaker.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Cloudflare cost?+
Cloudflare is free to start, with paid plans from $20/mo. It is a freemium product.
Does Cloudflare have an API?+
Yes, Cloudflare offers an API for integrations and automation.
Who is Cloudflare best for?+
Cloudflare is best suited for Everyone from hobbyists to enterprise. Common use cases: speeding up sites, ddos/waf protection, edge apps.
Is Cloudflare better than other CDN tools?+
Among the 5 CDN tools we track, Cloudflare ranks #2 by rating (4.7/5 against a 4.5/5 category average).
Does Cloudflare have a free plan?+
Yes — Cloudflare offers a free "Free" plan, with paid plans from $20/mo.