Cloudflare Load Balancing

C tier on Load Balancing SoftwareScore 5.7 · #20 of 26

Android app: Not listed
Free plan: No
Paid plans from: $5/mo
Runs on: Web

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Summary

Cloudflare Load Balancing is a managed web service for directing traffic across backends. It supports Layer 4 and Layer 7 routing, global traffic management, and TLS termination. The listed backend limit is 20. Its Basic plan costs $5 per month, billed monthly, and includes the first 500,000 DNS queries. There is no free plan. The service is web-based and is from Cloudflare, a company founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The listed starting price gives buyers a defined entry point, while the backend cap and included DNS query amount are useful details to consider when estimating fit. No other plan prices or backend capacity are specified here.

Who it is for

It suits teams seeking managed traffic distribution with Layer 4 or Layer 7 routing, global traffic management, and TLS termination. The Basic plan may fit users who can work within its 20-backend limit and first 500,000 DNS queries.

What is good

Managed traffic balancing service.
Supports Layer 4 and Layer 7 routing.
Includes global traffic management.
TLS termination is supported.

What to know first

No free plan is available.
Basic includes the first 500,000 DNS queries.
Backend limit is 20.

Verdict

Cloudflare Load Balancing combines multiple routing layers and global traffic management in a managed service. The $5 per month Basic plan and 20-backend limit are key fit considerations.