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Cloudflare R2 alternatives
Quick answerThe closest Cloudflare R2 alternative is Google Cloud Storage, for standard S3 object storage. Pick AWS for Google-cloud-native storage, or Cloudflare Workers for edge serverless functions.
At a glance
| Tool | Best for | Pricing | Votes | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Cloud Storage | Standard S3 object storage | Paid | — | vs Cloudflare R2 → |
| AWS | Google-cloud-native storage | Paid | — | vs Cloudflare R2 → |
| Cloudflare Workers | Edge serverless functions | Paid | — | vs Cloudflare R2 → |
How to choose
- For standard S3 object storage: Google Cloud Storage (paid)
- For Google-cloud-native storage: AWS (paid)
- For edge serverless functions: Cloudflare Workers (paid)
- For egress-free S3-compatible storage: Cloudflare R2 itself
Closest alternatives
AWS S3 charges egress fees and has different pricing tiers Cloudflare R2 vs Google Cloud Storage →
Google Cloud Storage also offers S3 compatibility but includes egress costs Cloudflare R2 vs AWS →
Cloudflare Workers provides compute but not persistent object storage Cloudflare R2 vs Cloudflare Workers →
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FAQ
What is the best alternative to Cloudflare R2?+
The closest Cloudflare R2 alternatives are Google Cloud Storage (standard S3 object storage), AWS (Google-cloud-native storage) and Cloudflare Workers (edge serverless functions). Each one links to a side-by-side comparison with Cloudflare R2.
What is the best free alternative to Cloudflare R2?+
None of the closest Cloudflare R2 alternatives are free, but Spawned, Metatype and Static Site Hosting by Kinsta are free Hosting tools on DevHunt.
Is there an open source alternative to Cloudflare R2?+
Among similar Hosting tools on DevHunt, Metatype, Domain Digger and BunkerWeb are open source.
What is Cloudflare R2 used for?+
Cloudflare R2 is an S3-compatible, globally distributed object storage with zero egress fees. Common uses: serve user-generated media globally without egress costs, store AI training datasets and model artifacts with free outbound traffic and migrate existing S3 buckets to a cheaper, multi-cloud-friendly storage.
Is Cloudflare R2 free?+
Cloudflare R2 has a free tier and paid plans.










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