Bunny.net
Low — growth CDN, Edge Rules growth
Migration difficulty: low
Data you keep: Via API
API standard: REST standard
Risk notes: Low — growth CDN, Edge Rules growth
💡 Standard protocols make switching straightforward
CDN / Edge / Acceleration
Bunny.net vs Cloudflare
The biggest real distinction between Bunny.net and Cloudflare is straightforward: Bunny.net carries low lock-in while Cloudflare has moderate lock-in. Bunny.net sits at usage-based pricing starting at $0.002/GB (from $1/mo), enterprise plan available and carries low lock-in, while Cloudflare sits at freemium with a paid tier from $20/mo (Pro), enterprise plan available and carries moderate lock-in. Bunny.net is a fit when you need global — typical scenarios include global audience with low latency needs. Cloudflare is aimed at cdn + edge compute + dns + security in one, with workloads like cdn + edge compute + dns + security in one as the common case. The honest trade-off: Bunny.net is explicitly not for internal projects; Cloudflare is not intended for need full paas for backend apps. Lock-in is the factor most teams underestimate: Bunny.net and Cloudflare have different exit paths, and that shapes total cost of ownership over a two-to-three year horizon.
Quick take
Bunny.net is for global; Cloudflare is for cdn + edge compute + dns; decide based on how much lock-in you can accept.
Feature comparison
| | | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CDN / Edge / Acceleration | CDN / Edge / Acceleration |
| Pricing Model | usage | freemium |
| Entry Price | $0.002/GB (from $1/mo) | $20/mo (Pro) |
| Free Tier | No | Yes |
| Billing Complexity | low | low |
| Developer Experience | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Pricing Transparency | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Lock-in Level | low | medium |
| Migration Complexity | low | low |
| Data Portability | Via API | R2 = S3-compatible export |
| Enterprise | Available | Available |
| GitHub Stars | — | 26.4k |
| License | — | Apache-2.0 |
Pricing at scale
Bunny.net
- Entry
- $0.002/GB (from $1/mo)
Cloudflare
- Entry
- $20/mo (Pro)
Switching cost & lock-in
Cloudflare
Medium — Workers/R2/D1/KV = deep binding to ecosystem, but DNS andand growth
Migration difficulty: low
Data you keep: R2 = S3-compatible export
API standard: Workers = proprietary, R2 = S3-compatible
Risk notes: Medium — Workers/R2/D1/KV = deep binding to ecosystem, but DNS andand growth
💡 Moderate effort required. Export data before canceling
When to choose which
Choose Bunny.net when…
Choose Bunny.net if your primary workload is global and you prefer usage-based pricing (starts at $0.002/GB (from $1/mo)).
- Global audience with low latency needs
- Static site hosting
- Low lock-in — easy to migrate away
Not for: Internal projects
Choose Cloudflare when…
Choose Cloudflare if your primary workload is cdn + edge compute + dns + security in one and the free tier plus $20/mo (Pro) paid tier fits your budget.
- CDN + edge compute + DNS + security in one
- Static site hosting for free (Pages)
- Global edge network for low-latency delivery
Not for: Need full PaaS for backend apps
Common use cases
Bunny.net
- Global audience with low latency needs
- Static site hosting
- Edge computing / serverless functions
Cloudflare
- CDN + edge compute + DNS + security in one
- Static site hosting for free (Pages)
- DDoS protection and WAF
Ready to explore?
Check each tool's dedicated page for deeper reviews, setup notes, and pros/cons.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bunny.net cheaper than Cloudflare?
It depends on workload shape: Bunny.net lists $0.002/GB (from $1/mo), while Cloudflare lists $20/mo (Pro). With different pricing models (usage vs freemium), the cheaper option flips based on seat count, usage volume, and whether you use the free tier. Do a per-workload estimate rather than comparing headline numbers.
Can I migrate from Bunny.net to Cloudflare?
Migrating from Bunny.net to Cloudflare is generally feasible because Bunny.net has low lock-in, so data and configuration are usually portable. Since both tools sit in the same category (CDN / Edge / Acceleration), the conceptual mapping is closer, but you still need to validate feature parity against your specific workload. Plan migration as a project, not a script: inventory integrations, test on non-production workloads, and keep Bunny.net running in parallel until Cloudflare is verified.
Which has better developer experience?
Our data gives Bunny.net and Cloudflare the same developer experience score (5/5), so neither has a clear edge on DX by that measure. The differentiator is usually how each tool fits your workflow — things like CLI quality, docs, local dev loop, and error messages. The safest call is to pilot both on a representative task and see which one gets out of your way.
Is Cloudflare a good alternative to Bunny.net?
Cloudflare is in the same category as Bunny.net (CDN / Edge / Acceleration), so it's a reasonable alternative to evaluate. Cloudflare is aimed at cdn + edge compute + dns + security in one, while Bunny.net targets global — that difference should drive the switch decision. Note that Cloudflare is explicitly not for need full paas for backend apps — if that describes your workload, it's not a viable replacement.
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