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Cloudflare at a glance

Cloudflare is a US-based internet infrastructure company founded in 2009, best known for the content delivery network and DDoS protection services it runs across a very large edge network to speed up and defend websites. Its infrastructure spans an extensive global footprint of 253 listed data center locations, covering regions from the Middle East and Africa to the rest of the world, which supports low-latency routing for sites anywhere.

Cloudflare’s CDN and DDoS protection plans both range from a free tier up to about $5,000/month for enterprise-level plans, with pricing that can change over time. Support is available through live chat, phone, email, a community forum, a knowledge base, and video resources, one of the broader support lineups covered on this site. Payment can be made by credit card, eCheck, PayPal, or UnionPay. The brief lists no money-back guarantee. Because of its scale, Cloudflare suits everyone from individual site owners on the free plan to large enterprises needing edge security and performance at scale.

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Server locations18

  • Erbil
  • Baghdad
  • Nasiriyah
  • Najaf
  • Basrah
  • Jeddah
  • Riyadh
  • Dammam
  • Nicosia
  • Dar es Salaam
  • Nairobi
  • Mombasa
  • Kigali
  • Djibouti
  • Kampala
  • Amman
  • Athens
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Cloudflare Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Massive global network

    With 253 listed data center locations, Cloudflare offers one of the largest edge networks among providers covered here, supporting low-latency delivery worldwide.

  • Free tier available

    Both the CDN and DDoS protection services list a free plan, letting individuals and small sites use core protection and delivery features at no cost.

  • Extensive support channels

    Support covers live chat, phone, email, a community forum, a knowledge base, and video resources, a wider set of channels than most hosting providers list.

  • Multiple payment options

    Customers can pay by credit card, eCheck, PayPal, or UnionPay, accommodating a broader range of regions and preferences than card-only providers.

Cons

  • No money-back guarantee listed

    The brief lists no money-back guarantee for Cloudflare’s paid plans, so there’s no refund window to fall back on if a paid tier doesn’t work out.

  • Narrow documented service range

    Only CDN and DDoS protection are documented here; Cloudflare is not a conventional shared, VPS, or dedicated hosting provider, so it won’t suit anyone looking for a full hosting package.

  • Enterprise pricing reaches $5,000/month

    Paid plans can run as high as about $5,000/month, a steep jump from the free tier that mainly applies to larger organizations with advanced needs.

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Cloudflare Pricing

2 services and 8 plans compared

Cloudflare CDN

Cloudflare offers 4 CDN plans

PlanWebsitesSpaceBandwidthPanelFree DomainPriceRatingDetails
Free1UnlimitedUnlimited– NoFree4.2Details
Pro1UnlimitedUnlimited– No$20.00/mo–Details
Business1UnlimitedUnlimited– No$200.00/mo–Details
Enterprise1UnlimitedUnlimited– No$5,000.00/mo–Details

Cloudflare DDoS Protection

Cloudflare offers 4 DDoS Protection plans

PlanWebsitesSpaceBandwidthPanelFree DomainPriceRatingDetails
Free1UnlimitedUnlimited– NoFree–Details
Pro1UnlimitedUnlimited– No$20.00/mo–Details
Business1UnlimitedUnlimited– No$200.00/mo4.8Details
Enterprise1UnlimitedUnlimited– No$5,000.00/mo–Details

Prices are monthly starting prices as listed by Cloudflare; check the final price at checkout.

Cloudflare FAQs

Where is Cloudflare based?

Cloudflare is headquartered in United States (US).

How old is Cloudflare?

Cloudflare was founded in 2009, which makes it 17 years old.

How much does Cloudflare cost?

Cloudflare plans start from $20.00 per month.

Does Cloudflare accept PayPal?

Yes, Cloudflare accepts PayPal.

Can I pay Cloudflare monthly?

No, Cloudflare does not offer monthly billing.

Does Cloudflare offer a money-back guarantee?

No, Cloudflare does not offer a money-back guarantee.

Where are Cloudflare's servers located?

Cloudflare is located in 18 data centers: Erbil, Iraq; Baghdad, Iraq; Nasiriyah, Iraq; Najaf, Iraq; Basrah, Iraq; Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Dammam, Saudi Arabia; Nicosia, Cyprus; Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; Nairobi, Kenya; Mombasa, Kenya; Kigali, Rwanda; Djibouti, Djibouti; Kampala, Uganda; Amman, Jordan; Athens, Greece; Show all 253.

How will I get support from Cloudflare?

Cloudflare offers support via Email / Tickets, Knowledge Base, Live Chat, Phone, Support Forum, Video Guides.

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