Reaffirming Our Commitment to Free

Cloudflare has reaffirmed its commitment to providing a free tier of services, which has been in place since the company's inception on September 27, 2010. The free plan supports public-facing applications, internal networks, and developer tools, and is designed to help keep operational costs low. Cloudflare operates its own extensive network, which allows it to minimize costs associated with bandwidth, hardware, and colocation. The free service encourages partnerships with Internet Service Providers (ISPs), enabling them to peer directly with Cloudflare, thus reducing their costs and improving service delivery. The company has recently announced 15 updates to enhance the free plan, including improved security features and analytics tools. The free tier not only aids in cost management but also provides valuable threat intelligence and quality assurance, allowing Cloudflare to refine its products based on user feedback. This strategy has helped Cloudflare maintain a significant presence on the web, with over 30 million domains relying on its services. The free plan is integral to Cloudflare's mission of building a better Internet, making it a cornerstone of their business model.

- Cloudflare has maintained a free service tier since its launch in 2010.

- The free plan helps reduce operational costs and fosters partnerships with ISPs.

- Recent updates to the free plan include enhanced security and analytics features.

- The free tier provides valuable data for product improvement and threat intelligence.

- Cloudflare's free service supports over 30 million domains, contributing to its business strategy.