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Cloudflare R2 vs Cloudflare Workers
Short answer: Pick Cloudflare R2 if you want egress-free S3-compatible storage; pick Cloudflare Workers if you want edge-native serverless functions. Both have a free plan.
Cloudflare R2S3-compatible object storage with no egress fees
Cloudflare WorkersServerless code on Cloudflare's global networkWhich to pick
Pick Cloudflare R2 if you want…
- Egress-free S3-compatible storage
- Integrations with Cloudflare Workers, DuckDB or Spark (on Cloudflare R2's list, not Cloudflare Workers')
Pick Cloudflare Workers if you want…
- Edge-native serverless functions
- Integrations with JavaScript, TypeScript or Python (on Cloudflare Workers' list, not Cloudflare R2's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Cloudflare R2:Cloudflare R2 is an S3-compatible, globally distributed object storage with zero egress fees.
- Cloudflare Workers:Cloudflare Workers lets you run serverless functions globally on Cloudflare’s edge network in JavaScript, TypeScript, Python or Rust.
- Best for
- Cloudflare R2:Egress-free S3-compatible storage
- Cloudflare Workers:Edge-native serverless functions
- Who it’s for
- Cloudflare R2:Developers building data-driven apps that need scalable, affordable storage without egress costs.
- Cloudflare Workers:Developers building APIs, web apps, or edge logic who need low-latency, globally distributed compute.
- Pricing
- Cloudflare R2:Freemium
- Cloudflare Workers:Freemium
- Free plan or trial
- Cloudflare R2:Free plan (Free)
- Cloudflare Workers:Free plan (Free)
- Plans
- Cloudflare R2:Free $0 · Paid $0.015 / GB-month per month
- Cloudflare Workers:Free $0
- Works with
- Cloudflare R2:Cloudflare Workers, DuckDB, Spark, Trino, Snowflake
- Cloudflare Workers:JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Rust
Cloudflare R2 features
- Zero egress fees. No charges for data download, preventing surprise bills as usage grows.
- S3-compatible API. Use existing S3 tools, SDKs, and pipelines without code changes.
- Progressive migration. R2 can sit in front of legacy storage and copy objects on demand.
- Data Catalog. Iceberg-compatible catalog lets you query stored data with SQL engines.
- Native Workers integration. Access buckets directly from Cloudflare Workers via a built-in API.
- Global distribution. Data is stored at edge locations for low-latency access worldwide.
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.
Cloudflare R2 vs Cloudflare Workers FAQ
What is the difference between Cloudflare R2 and Cloudflare Workers?+
Cloudflare Workers provides compute but not persistent object storage.
Should I use Cloudflare R2 or Cloudflare Workers?+
Pick Cloudflare R2 if you want egress-free S3-compatible storage or integrations with Cloudflare Workers, DuckDB or Spark (on Cloudflare R2's list, not Cloudflare Workers'). Pick Cloudflare Workers if you want edge-native serverless functions or integrations with JavaScript, TypeScript or Python (on Cloudflare Workers' list, not Cloudflare R2's).
Is Cloudflare R2 or Cloudflare Workers free?+
Cloudflare R2 has a free plan and paid plans. Cloudflare Workers has a free plan and paid plans.
Do Cloudflare R2 and Cloudflare Workers integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Cloudflare R2 lists Cloudflare Workers, DuckDB, Spark, Trino and 1 more; Cloudflare Workers lists JavaScript, TypeScript, Python and Rust.
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