Cloudflare Pages vs Vercel

Compare Cloudflare Pages and Vercel to find the best tool for your needs.

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Cloudflare Pages

Fast and secure static site hosting integrated with Cloudflare's global network and advanced security features.

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Vercel

Developer-focused deployment platform optimized for frontend frameworks, with edge functions and global CDN.

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Quick overview

Pricing

Free tier, paid features through Cloudflare Workers
Free tier, Pro plan starts at $20/month per user

Pros & Cons

Cloudflare Pages

Pros

  • Unlimited bandwidth on all plans
  • Global CDN with 200+ locations
  • Free SSL certificates
  • Edge functions and serverless capabilities
  • Integrated with Cloudflare security features
  • Unlimited sites and unlimited team members

Cons

  • Newer platform with some features still in development
  • Limited build environments compared to competitors
  • Less extensive documentation and community resources
  • Advanced features may require Cloudflare Workers (paid)
  • Build time limitations on free plan

Vercel

Pros

  • Optimized for Next.js and React applications
  • Preview deployments for every push
  • Edge functions and serverless capabilities
  • Automatic SSL and global CDN
  • Built-in analytics and performance monitoring

Cons

  • Most advanced features require paid plans
  • Primarily focused on specific frameworks
  • Steeper learning curve for non-developers
  • Can get expensive for commercial projects
  • Limited server-side capabilities compared to traditional hosting