Free
Free
Free plan
- Community forums and documentation support
- Basic DDoS protection
As listed in April 2026, not rechecked
Cloudflare
PlatformManaged platformNorth AmericaEuropeAsiaOceaniaSouth AmericaMiddle EastAfrica
Cloudflare offers an app platform for deploying apps and static sites straight from Git.
Has a free tier. Paid plans depend on usage. As listed in April 2026, not rechecked
Free tier
Free
Paid plans depend on usage
Free tier
Where its servers are
Cloudflare has data centres in 7 regions. The shaded areas are regions, not exact cities.
- North America
- Europe
- Asia
- Oceania
- South America
- Middle East
- Africa
We can only time hosts that publish speed-test addresses. The latency chart measures five clouds; a city close to you there is a good sign for any host in that city.
Plans and prices
As listed in April 2026. We have not rechecked these against the host's page yet, so confirm before you buy.
Pro Plan
Billing: Monthly
$20/mo
Renewal price not listed
- Unlimited traffic
- Performance
- Security
- Websites
As listed in April 2026, not rechecked
Pro
$25/mo
Renewal price not listed
- Unmetered DDoS Protection
- Web Application Firewall (WAF)
As listed in April 2026, not rechecked
Business
$250/mo
Renewal price not listed
- CDN with 330 data centers
- Universal SSL Certificate
- Free Managed Ruleset
As listed in April 2026, not rechecked
Our test of Cloudflare
Tested by Hosting Compass, April 2026
4.6/5
- Performance4.9/5
- Ease of use4.3/5
- Support4.0/5
- Features4.8/5
- Value4.7/5
Cloudflare has built the most comprehensive edge platform in existence. Whether you need CDN, security, serverless computing, or full-stack hosting, their network's reach and performance are unmatched.
Overview
Founded in 2009, Cloudflare operates one of the world's largest networks, spanning 300+ cities in 100+ countries. What started as a CDN and DDoS protection service has evolved into a comprehensive edge computing platform.
Performance
Cloudflare's network is designed for speed. Their Anycast architecture routes requests to the nearest data center, resulting in sub-50ms response times for cached content. Workers execute at the edge with cold start times under 5ms, faster than any serverless competitor.
Products
Pages (static site hosting): Free tier with unlimited bandwidth. Workers (serverless functions): edge computing with KV, Durable Objects, and Queues. R2 (object storage): S3-compatible with zero egress fees. D1 (database): SQLite at the edge.
Pricing & Value
Many features have generous free tiers. Pages is free for unlimited sites and bandwidth. Workers free tier includes 100,000 requests/day. Paid plans start at $5/month for Workers and $20/month for the Pro CDN plan.
Who Should Choose Cloudflare?
Cloudflare is perfect for JAMstack developers, anyone needing CDN/security, and developers building edge-first applications.
Prices mentioned in these notes are from the time of the test. Current prices are in the plans above.
Cloudflare at a glance
The dials are our editorial estimates on a 1 to 5 scale, not test results. How we estimate
- Management
- Managed platform
- cPanel
- No
- Email included
- No
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, CA
Best for
Fit by project
- WordPress siteWeak fit
- Online storeWeak fit
- Business websitePossible fit
- Web app or SaaSStrong fit
- Portfolio or static siteStrong fit
- Blog or content sitePossible fit
- Agency with client sitesPossible fit
From the type of hosting, the same rule the finder uses.
Strengths and trade-offs
In its favour
- Data centres in 7 of 7 world regions
Watch for
- No email included; plan on a separate mail service
The first points come straight from the price and plan data.
Questions about Cloudflare
How much does Cloudflare cost?
Cloudflare has a free tier. Paid plans depend on usage and team size; check Cloudflare's pricing page for your case.
Does Cloudflare include email?
No. Cloudflare does not include mailboxes, so you need a separate email service for addresses on your domain.
Where are Cloudflare's data centres?
In North America, Europe, Asia, Oceania, South America, Middle East and Africa. We list regions, not exact cities, for Cloudflare.
Does Cloudflare offer cPanel?
No. Cloudflare uses its own dashboard or none at all, not cPanel.