Cloudflare pricing: plans, free tier & real monthly cost
Block abusive traffic and throttle requests at the network edge before hitting your server
Pricing verified Jul 2026.
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Free tier: Free plan: unmetered DDoS protection, CDN, universal SSL, managed WAF ruleset
Cloudflare plans compared
| Plan | Monthly | Billed annually | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free | Per domain — DNS, CDN, DDoS protection, SSL, flat regardless of traffic |
| Pro | $25/mo | $20/mo | Per domain — image optimization, more WAF rules |
| Business | $250/mo | $200/mo | Per domain — PCI DSS, 100% uptime SLA |
| Enterprise | Contact sales | — | Custom, billed annually — network prioritization |
Core CDN/security plans are flat per domain regardless of traffic. Workers, R2, Images, Zero Trust are separate usage-based products with their own free allowances.
Stacks that use Cloudflare
- Protect your API from abuse — Protect your API before someone hammers it. Fair usage enforced automatically.
Cloudflare pricing FAQ
Does Cloudflare have a free tier?
Yes. Free plan: unmetered DDoS protection, CDN, universal SSL, managed WAF ruleset
How much does Cloudflare cost?
Paid plans start at $25/month on the Pro plan (Per domain — image optimization, more WAF rules). Higher tiers are custom-priced — contact sales.
Is Cloudflare cheaper when billed annually?
Yes — for example, the Pro plan drops from $25 to $20 per month when billed annually (about 20% less).
How up to date is this Cloudflare pricing?
We last verified it in Jul 2026 against Cloudflare's public pricing page. Tool pricing changes often — always confirm on the official pricing page before committing.