Cloudflare vs Neon

Full side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, and use cases to help you pick the right tool.

Bottom line: Both tools are competitively priced. Cloudflare edges ahead with a 4.8/5 rating.

Cloudflare

Global network platform for security, performance, and edge computing

4.8 / 5From $20/mo
Neon

Serverless Postgres with branching, autoscaling, and generous free tier

4.6 / 5From $19/mo

Pricing Comparison

PlanCloudflareNeon
FreeYesYes
Starter-$19/mo
Pro$20/mo-
EnterpriseCustomCustom

Feature Matrix

FeatureCloudflareNeon
CDN and DDoS protectionYes-
Workers edge computingYes-
Pages static hostingYes-
R2 storageYes-
Zero Trust securityYes-
Serverless Postgres-Yes
Database branching-Yes
Autoscaling to zero-Yes
Point-in-time restore-Yes
Read replicas-Yes

When to Choose Each

Choose Cloudflare if you need...

  • +Industry-leading free tier
  • +Fastest edge network
  • +Workers DX is excellent
DevelopersStartupsEnterprise

Choose Neon if you need...

  • +Scales to zero cost
  • +Database branching is a game-changer
  • +Fast cold starts
DevelopersStartupsFounders

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Cloudflare or Neon?

Cloudflare scores higher in our review (4.8/5 vs 4.6/5). However, Neon may be a better fit depending on your specific needs and budget.

Is Cloudflare cheaper than Neon?

Pricing varies by plan. Cloudflare starts at $20/mo and Neon starts at $19/mo.

What is the difference between Cloudflare and Neon?

Cloudflare focuses on cdn and ddos protection and workers edge computing, while Neon emphasizes serverless postgres and database branching. Cloudflare is best for Developerss, Startupss, Enterprises, while Neon suits Developerss, Startupss, Founderss.

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