AWS S3 vs Cloudflare R2
AWS S3 vs Cloudflare R2: which to choose
On pricing, Cloudflare R2 has a free plan while AWS S3 does not, so Cloudflare R2 is the safer pick for side projects or evaluating before you commit budget.
Choose AWS S3 if you lean toward object-storage and cdn; choose Cloudflare R2 if s3-compatible and zero-egress matters more for your stack. All figures above are pulled from live GitHub and pricing data, not vendor marketing.
Frequently asked questions
Is AWS S3 or Cloudflare R2 better?▾
It depends on your priorities. AWS S3 has — GitHub stars and uses a paid pricing model, while Cloudflare R2 has — stars and uses a freemium model. Cloudflare R2 offers a free plan, which may be better for getting started.
Is AWS S3 cheaper than Cloudflare R2?▾
AWS S3 starts at $0/mo while Cloudflare R2 starts at $0/mo. Cloudflare R2 has a free plan.
What are the main differences between AWS S3 and Cloudflare R2?▾
AWS S3 is tagged as object-storage, cdn, durability while Cloudflare R2 is tagged as s3-compatible, zero-egress, cdn. AWS S3 uses a paid pricing model. Cloudflare R2 uses a freemium model.
Does AWS S3 or Cloudflare R2 have a free plan?▾
Cloudflare R2 offers a free plan, but AWS S3 does not.