Comparison
Cloudflare vs Datadog
Scored side by side on cloud-infrastructure, cybersecurity, developer-tools, using the same criteria we apply across the category.
Edge network combining CDN, security, zero-trust access and developer compute.
Unified observability across infrastructure, applications, logs and security.
Scored side by side
Cost predictability
Value for money
Cloudflare verdict
The most cost-effective way to run global infrastructure, provided your workloads fit the edge runtime.
- Largest edge footprint available
- Zero egress fees on R2 change storage economics
- Security and performance from one vendor
Datadog verdict
The most capable observability platform, and the one most likely to surprise you on invoice. Set volume controls on day one.
- Correlating metrics, traces and logs shortens incidents
- Very broad product coverage
- Fast agent-based setup
FAQ
Common questions
What's the difference between Cloudflare and Datadog?
Cloudflare: The most cost-effective way to run global infrastructure, provided your workloads fit the edge runtime. Datadog: The most capable observability platform, and the one most likely to surprise you on invoice. Set volume controls on day one.
Which has better reviews, Cloudflare or Datadog?
Cloudflare is rated higher — 4.6/5 versus 4.4/5, from 7,900 and 6,300 reviews respectively.
Does Cloudflare or Datadog have a free plan?
Both do. Cloudflare starts at $0 / $25 per month plus usage, and Datadog starts at $15 per host / month.