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AWS vs Cloudflare Workers
Cloudflare Workers delivers serverless code execution at the edge, whereas AWS provides broader compute, storage and database services.
Short answer: Pick AWS if you want comprehensive cloud infrastructure and services; pick Cloudflare Workers if you want edge-native serverless functions. Cloudflare Workers has a free plan.
AWSAmazon's cloud platform: compute, storage, databases and more
Cloudflare WorkersServerless code on Cloudflare's global networkWhich to pick
Pick AWS if you want…
- Comprehensive cloud infrastructure and services
Pick Cloudflare Workers if you want…
- Edge-native serverless functions
- Edge-focused serverless
Side by side
- What it is
- AWS:AWS is Amazon’s cloud platform offering compute, storage, databases and over 240 services on a pay-as-you-go model.
- Cloudflare Workers:Cloudflare Workers lets you run serverless functions globally on Cloudflare’s edge network in JavaScript, TypeScript, Python or Rust.
- Best for
- AWS:Comprehensive cloud infrastructure and services
- Cloudflare Workers:Edge-native serverless functions
- Who it’s for
- AWS:Developers, startups and enterprises building and scaling applications in the cloud
- Cloudflare Workers:Developers building APIs, web apps, or edge logic who need low-latency, globally distributed compute.
- Pricing
- AWS:Pay-as-you-go
- Cloudflare Workers:Freemium
- Free plan or trial
- AWS:Free trial
- Cloudflare Workers:Free plan (Free)
- Plans
- AWS:—
- Cloudflare Workers:Free $0
- Works with
- AWS:—
- Cloudflare Workers:JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Rust
AWS features
- Pay-as-you-go pricing. You only pay for the services you consume, similar to utilities, with no long-term contracts.
- Free Tier credits. New accounts receive up to $200 in free credits and $100-$200 in Free Tier usage for up to 6 months.
- Global infrastructure. 124 Availability Zones across 39 regions with edge locations for low-latency access.
- Broad service portfolio. Over 240 services covering compute, storage, AI, networking, security and more.
- Pricing Calculator. Estimate monthly costs for single or multiple services using the AWS Pricing Calculator.
- Savings Plans & tiered pricing. Commit to usage for discounts and get volume-based price reductions as usage grows.
Cloudflare Workers features
- Global deployment. Deploy code to 330+ cities instantly, reducing latency for users worldwide.
- No cold starts. Functions start instantly without pre-warming, improving response times.
- Infinite concurrency. Scale automatically to handle any number of simultaneous requests.
- Pay-for-usage pricing. Only pay for CPU time and requests; no idle charges.
- Local development runtime. Test functions locally with the open-source workerd runtime before deploying.
AWS vs Cloudflare Workers FAQ
What is the difference between AWS and Cloudflare Workers?+
Cloudflare Workers delivers serverless code execution at the edge, whereas AWS provides broader compute, storage and database services.
Should I use AWS or Cloudflare Workers?+
Pick AWS if you want comprehensive cloud infrastructure and services. Pick Cloudflare Workers if you want edge-native serverless functions or edge-focused serverless.
Is AWS or Cloudflare Workers free?+
Cloudflare Workers has a free plan and paid plans.
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