Cloudflare
Cloudflare is a web infrastructure and security company that offers application hosting services primarily through Cloudflare Pages and R2. Based in the United ...
Cloudflare is a web hosting provider. Cloudflare is a web infrastructure and security company that offers application hosting services primarily through Cloudflare Pages and R2. Based in the United States, Cloudflare Pages enables developers to easily deploy full-stack applications with seamless integration into. As of 2026, Cloudflare has a HRI of 59/100, a developing signal, combining four equally-weighted components: trust (10/25), profile completeness (13/25), data freshness (25/25), and performance (11/25). Customer feedback: 3.2/5 on Google from 69 verified reviews, 1.4/5 on Trustpilot. The listing has not been claimed by the host, so directory data is sourced from public signals only and may not reflect the latest pricing or plan changes. HostList ranks all 28,000+ active providers by HRI, never paid placements, never affiliate-influenced. Use the comparison and similar-host tabs below to evaluate Cloudflare against alternatives in the same segment, or visit hostlist.io/hri for the full methodology.
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Cloudflare is a web infrastructure and security company that offers application hosting services primarily through Cloudflare Pages and R2. Based in the United States, Cloudflare Pages enables developers to easily deploy full-stack applications with seamless integration into GitHub, facilitating efficient collaboration. Cloudflare R2 provides a cost-effective solution for storing and delivering large amounts of data, significantly enhancing application performance by minimizing data load times. Additionally, Cloudflare offers services for image hosting and video delivery, allowing users to store, resize, and optimize media efficiently. These features make Cloudflare a robust platform for developers looking to host and manage applications effectively.
What Customers Say About Cloudflare
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Trustpilot★☆☆☆☆WORST FACILITATOR OF RUSSIAN CRIMINAL…“WORST FACILITATOR OF RUSSIAN CRIMINAL MAFIA SPAM/PHISHING/CYBERCRIME IN THE WORLD. Typical "tech bro" "techie scum" in SAN FRANCISCO who DO NOT CARE about you, the law, or anything else besides their profit. That skewed mentality has been the hallmark of the internet industry in the Bay Area since the dot-com fiasco…”
Trustpilot★☆☆☆☆As a webmaster myself I figured i'd try…“As a webmaster myself I figured i'd try cloudflare to try and stop malicious bots from crawling my service. I had barely enabled it for a day and sure enough: website offline. I shoulda known better. Its funny how they advertise with their "always online" thing. "yeah your website is always online" yeah no bro, your…”
Trustpilot★★★★★⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Essential Service for Professional Webmasters“Cloudflare is one of the most important services on the internet. Without it, countless websites—including some of the world's largest platforms—would struggle to handle today's traffic volumes, cyberattacks, and performance demands. It has become a fundamental part of modern web infrastructure. That said, Cloudflare…”
Trustpilot★☆☆☆☆UNSOLICITED, FREQUENT EMAILS THAT WON'T STOP!“I keep getting frequent emails, that always end up in spam, claiming my "Cloud" account is in default because the credit card on file has expired. Contact us to update your credit card. I kept ignoring the Cloud emails because my husband's name is on our "iCloud" account. When I decided I should address it, I…”
Trustpilot★☆☆☆☆I have been trying to report a scam…“I have been trying to report a scam website to cloudflare for two days. All I get are automated responses. They don't care about shutting down scam websites that are using their services. I'm not convinced a human will ever even see my messages. Very frustrating.”
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cloudflare
What is Cloudflare's HRI?
Cloudflare has a HRI™ of 59/100 on HostList.io. HRI is calculated algorithmically from trust signals (Google, Trustpilot, G2 reviews), profile completeness, data freshness, and performance metrics. Providers can improve their score by claiming their profile, keeping data current, and building verified reviews. No host can pay to increase their score.
What type of hosting company is Cloudflare?
Cloudflare is classified as a dedicated web hosting company on HostList.io. Use the HostMatch™ tool at hostlist.io/match to describe your project requirements and get a ranked recommendation from 28,000+ hosting providers including Cloudflare.
How does Cloudflare compare to other web hosting companies?
Cloudflare can be compared to any other hosting provider using HostList.io's side-by-side comparison tool at hostlist.io/compare. The tool shows both providers' HRI™ breakdowns, sub-scores (Trust, Completeness, Freshness, Performance), and review data side by side. Cloudflare has a current HRI of 59/100.
How Cloudflare's Score Is Calculated
HRI is calculated algorithmically based on publicly available data. It considers trust signals (reviews, ratings), data completeness, freshness of information, and technical performance. No host can pay to improve their score.
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