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Cloudflare CDN pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $200 per month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

  • Free tier: No free tier available
  • Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
  • Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
Last verified: February 2026 | Sources: 1 pricing pages and reviews
+40-60% above list price

Hidden Costs Breakdown

1

Argo Smart Routing: $5/month + $0.10/GB for optimized routing

2

Load Balancing: $5/month base + per-origin fees

3

Rate Limiting: $5/month for additional rules beyond plan limits

4

Cloudflare Workers: $5/month + $0.50 per million requests over 10M

5

Cloudflare Stream: $5/month + $1 per 1,000 minutes stored + $1 per 1,000 minutes delivered

6

Cloudflare Images: $5/month + $1 per 100,000 images served

7

DNS resolution: Free for most, but premium DNS features cost extra

8

Acceptable use policy violations may result in forced upgrade or service termination

9

Enterprise contracts may have minimum commit requirements

Example: True Cost for 25 Users

License (25 × $20 × 12) $6,000/yr
Implementation (one-time) +$15,000–$50,000
Premium Support (20%) +$1,200/yr
Training (25 × $500) +$12,500
Admin (part-time) +$15,000–$25,000/yr
Year 1 Total $34,000–$69,600
That's 1.8–2.5× the advertised license price.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What hidden costs should I budget for with Cloudflare CDN?

Beyond the license fee, budget for implementation ($5K-$100K+), training ($500-$2K per user), premium support (15-20% of license), and admin costs. Most companies see 40-60% higher total cost than the listed price.

02 Does Cloudflare CDN charge for implementation?

Cloudflare CDN doesn't include implementation in the license cost. Implementation is typically done by partners and costs range from $5,000 for basic setup to $100,000+ for enterprise deployments with customization.

03 How much does Cloudflare CDN support cost?

Basic support is included, but premium support (faster response times, 24/7 availability) typically adds 15-20% to your annual contract. This can be thousands of dollars per year for larger deployments.

04 Are there storage costs with Cloudflare CDN?

Most Cloudflare CDN plans include limited storage. Once you exceed the included amount, you'll pay overage fees which can range from $50-$500+ per month depending on data volume.

05 What add-ons cost extra with Cloudflare CDN?

Many features marketed as part of Cloudflare CDN are actually add-ons: advanced reporting, API access, integrations, and specialized modules. Each can add $10-$100+ per user per month.

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