--- description: Review of Cloudflare Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Cloudflare | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [DDoS Protection Software](/directory/4422/ddos-protection/software) > [Cloudflare](/software/129886/cloudflare) # Cloudflare Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/129886/cloudflare Page: 1 / 22\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/129886/cloudflare?page=2) > Cloudflare is a cloud-based web performance and security tool, which helps firms in the public and private sectors with protection and speed acceleration of websites applications and other internet services against hackers. Designed for businesses of all sizes, the platform provides solutions for professional websites, portfolios, blogs, small to midsize e-commerce companies, and businesses requiring enterprise-grade security and network performance. Cloudflare’s comprises mainly of a Content Delivery Network (CDN), which helps boost performance of internet applications and mobile experiences. Internet properties provided by software routes all traffic through its secure global network enabling improved customer engagement. Other services include SQL injection protection, web application firewall, load balancing, Argo smart routing, local storage caching, rocket loader and cross-site scripting. Cloudflare uses Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC), which ensures the link between website information and web server. Software comes with free version for individuals and monthly subscriptions for professionals. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 524 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 524 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Cloudflare - **Founded**: 2009 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$20.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Cloudflare does not charge on the basis of bandwidth usage, instead charges on features. Free Plan offers basic performance and security alongside free SSL and analytics. Pro Plan at $20/month provides advanced performance and security tools including image optimization and a Web Application Firewall. Business Plan at $200/month includes advanced DDOS Attack protection, dynamic content compression, custom WAF rules, prioritized support and custom SSL certificates. Enterprise Plans are bespoke to customer requirements with set-up consultation, a dedicated solution Engineer, phone support and multi-user access. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greenland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands and 13 more ## Features - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Activity Monitoring - Alerts/Notifications - Anomaly/Malware Detection - Application Management - Cloud Application Security - Compliance Management - Content Management - DDoS Protection Software - Dashboard - Data Management - Data Security - Diagnostic Tools - Encryption - Endpoint Protection Software - Firewalls - Global Network - Load Balancing Tools - ML Algorithm Library ## Integrations (34 total) - Adobe Commerce - Amazon EC2 - Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage - Buddy - Chaossearch - Coralogix - Cordial - Crafter CMS - Crisp - Desktop.com - Drupal - Eclypsium - Feedly - Google Analytics 360 - Hostinger ... and 19 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [DDoS Protection Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4422/ddos-protection/software) ## Related Categories - [DDoS Protection Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4422/ddos-protection/software) - [Email Security Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4302/email-security/software) - [Video Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4337/video-management/software) - [Network Security Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4170/network-security/software) - [Computer Security Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4528/security/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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WARP could be better. It's becoming a single point of failure for the web ----- ### "CloudFlare is a hero\!" — 5.0/5 > **Vikas** | *19 February 2025* | Computer & Network Security | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is the best in the market\! After trying and testing various products, I can tell with confidence that CloudFlare is the best. The features, quality, pricing are all unmatched. Bot prevention and DDoS attack prevention is the best out there\! > > **Cons**: I find the pricing a bit on the higher side but for the service they provide, I think it is worth the price considering that there is volume for your service. > > I migrated a lot of my clients to Cloudflare because of one reason or the other and they never disappointed me\! One of my clients had a really bad Bot issue. The website would go down because a lot of bots would crawl and the bandwidth is taken up by the bots and real users would suffer. He would increase his resources to deal with the problem but when I moved it to Cloudflare, it was all taken care with just a few settings like a bit of magic. He saved a lot because he no longer had to increase the resources. ----- ### "Getting fast image loads and sites" — 5.0/5 > **Samim** | *17 July 2019* | Apparel & Fashion | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: - Very good DNS management console. - Easy to implement CDN for specific sites or subdomains. - Very good caching of static contents such as images and files. - Many edge points to our target market. > > **Cons**: - Have not found any such major issue with this tool. > > Running an ecommerce site for multiple target location is tough and delivering content fast is more than a cake walk so we are using CloudFlare CDN and now our site is loading fast in our target geographic locations such as USA and Europe. The integration is very easy as just hosting the DNS with them is enough and it can cache static content very easily. We have compared the result without DNS and this tool is giving us really good performance. Its a must for every ecommerce site and on top of it you can use the free cdn feature as long as you want with extra bandwidth saving. ----- ### "Cloudflare for your small business\!" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *21 April 2026* | Computer & Network Security | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Cloudflare has been a reliable solution for managing my small business website’s DNS. I use it to host and control my company’s domain records, and the interface is straightforward and easy to navigate. The built-in DDoS protection provides peace of mind knowing my site is protected from common threats. Overall, it’s an affordable and powerful service that delivers strong performance without requiring deep technical expertise. > > **Cons**: One common issue small businesses face with Cloudflare is the initial learning curve when configuring DNS, especially for those without prior experience. Misconfigured records can lead to website downtime or email delivery issues if not set correctly. Another challenge is understanding proxy settings, which can sometimes interfere with services like direct server access or certain APIs. Additionally, troubleshooting can be difficult when Cloudflare sits between the user and the origin server, making it harder to pinpoint where issues originate. > > Overall, Cloudflare is a strong choice for small businesses looking for secure and cost-effective DNS management. While there are some setup and troubleshooting challenges, the benefits often outweigh the drawbacks. With a bit of learning upfront, it becomes a highly valuable tool for maintaining a stable and secure online presence. ----- ### "Worth the investment" — 5.0/5 > **Jordan** | *27 April 2026* | Public Relations & Communications | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: How powerful it can be to reduce load on your server and serve up your web content in a fast and secure way. Super quick to setup basic spam \& bot protection, SSL Certificates and WAF. > > **Cons**: Sometimes Cloudflare will be over protective with its security features and will change what their peraminiters are so it can lead to false positives sometimes. > > Veyr positive on the whole, its fully intergrated into all of our web applications now and we very rarely see a downside to it. ----- Page: 1 / 22\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/129886/cloudflare?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/129886/cloudflare) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data