Cloudflare CDN/WAF Services
Fast, Secure, Simple: Cloudflare for Startups
Global CDN and WAF protection with Cloudflare. Simpler setup, predictable pricing, and generous free tier. Get enterprise-level security without enterprise complexity.
Why Cloudflare?
The Simplest Path to Global Performance & Security
Cloudflare sits in front of your application, caching content at 300+ edge locations and blocking malicious traffic before it reaches your servers. Setup takes minutes—just change your DNS nameservers.
For startups not deeply invested in AWS, Cloudflare often makes more sense than CloudFront. The pricing is simpler (flat monthly fee vs. pay-per-request), the free tier is generous, and you get DDoS protection included on every plan.
That said, Cloudflare isn't always the right choice. If you're running on AWS and need deep integration with S3, Lambda@Edge, or other AWS services, CloudFront might be a better fit. We'll help you choose the right solution for your stack.
What's Included
Complete Cloudflare Implementation
We handle the full setup and configuration, optimised for your application and security requirements.
Cloudflare CDN Setup & Optimisation
Configure Cloudflare to cache and deliver your content from 300+ edge locations worldwide, with automatic performance optimisations:
- DNS migration and configuration
- Cache rules tuned to your application
- SSL/TLS certificate setup (free with Cloudflare)
- Custom domain and subdomain configuration
- Page rules and cache optimisation
- Image optimisation (Polish, Mirage)
Cloudflare WAF Configuration
Protect your application with Cloudflare's WAF, including managed rulesets and custom rules:
- OWASP Core Ruleset configuration
- Cloudflare Managed Ruleset setup
- Rate limiting rules
- Bot management configuration
- Geographic blocking rules
- Custom firewall rules for your threat profile
DDoS Protection
Cloudflare provides always-on DDoS protection at no extra cost. We configure additional layers:
- Layer 3/4 DDoS protection (automatic)
- Layer 7 DDoS mitigation rules
- Under Attack Mode configuration
- Challenge pages and CAPTCHA setup
- DDoS alerting and response procedures
Performance & Monitoring
Get visibility into your traffic and performance with Cloudflare analytics:
- Analytics dashboard configuration
- Real-time traffic monitoring
- Security event tracking
- Cache performance metrics
- Web analytics setup (privacy-friendly)
The Process
Live in 2-3 Weeks
Week 1: Assessment & Setup
- Current architecture review
- DNS audit and migration planning
- Security requirements gathering
- Cloudflare account setup
- Initial configuration
Week 2: Configuration & Testing
- WAF rule configuration
- Cache optimisation
- Performance tuning
- SSL/TLS setup
- Terraform/OpenTofu infrastructure code
- Testing and validation
Week 3: Go-Live & Handover
- DNS cutover
- Monitoring setup
- Documentation delivery
- Team training
- Ongoing support planning
Benefits
Why Startups Choose Cloudflare
Generous Free Tier
Cloudflare's free plan includes unlimited bandwidth, basic DDoS protection, and shared SSL. Perfect for early-stage startups before upgrading to Pro.
Global Performance
With 300+ data centres worldwide, Cloudflare delivers fast load times globally. Automatic Brotli compression and HTTP/3 support out of the box.
Simple Pricing
Flat monthly pricing (Free, $25/mo Pro, $250/mo Business) instead of pay-per-request. Predictable costs that don't scale with traffic.
Reduced Server Load
Cloudflare caches static content and blocks malicious traffic, reducing load on your origin servers by 50-80%.
Better SEO
Faster page loads improve search rankings. Cloudflare's edge caching and automatic optimisations help you rank higher.
Enterprise Ready
When enterprise customers ask about security, you'll have answers. Cloudflare's security logs and analytics demonstrate your security posture.
Comparison
Cloudflare vs. CloudFront
Not sure which is right for you? Here's a quick comparison. Read our detailed comparison for the full breakdown.
| Feature | Cloudflare | CloudFront |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Flat monthly fee | Pay-per-use OR flat-rate Security Savings Bundle |
| Free Tier | Generous (unlimited bandwidth) | Limited (1TB/month for 12 months) |
| Flat-Rate Option | Free / $25 Pro / $250 Business / $6K+ Enterprise | Free / $15 Pro / $200 Business / $1K Premium |
| Setup Complexity | Simple (DNS change) | More complex (AWS integration) |
| DDoS Protection | Included on all plans | Shield Standard free, Advanced $3K/mo |
| Best For | Simplicity, predictable costs | Deep AWS integration |
See official pricing: Cloudflare Plans | CloudFront Flat-Rate Pricing
Pricing
Fixed-Price Implementation
Cloudflare implementation projects start at $2,500 for straightforward applications.
This includes full setup, WAF configuration, performance optimisation, documentation, and team training. Complex configurations or multi-domain setups are quoted based on scope.
Note: This is our implementation fee. Cloudflare's own pricing (Free, $25/mo Pro, $250/mo Business) is separate and paid directly to Cloudflare.
Infrastructure as Code: All implementations delivered as Terraform/OpenTofu code for version control and reproducibility.