Quick answer
GitHub Pages - GitHub Pages wins for most builders because it is always free and simpler for small static sites, while Cloudflare Pages only pulls ahead if you need higher build limits or more deployment runway.
How the free tiers compare
These two are both Git-based static hosting options, but the free-tier shape is different. GitHub Pages is the simpler bargain: it stays always free, supports one user or organization site plus unlimited project sites, and does not introduce a paid ladder in the provided data. That makes it the safer default for personal sites, docs, and small project sites where you want no billing risk. Cloudflare Pages is more generous on infrastructure-style limits and is built around frequent CI-like builds: 1 build at a time, 500 builds per month, unlimited bandwidth, and unlimited static requests on the free plan. It becomes the better fit when your workflow depends on repeated deploys, preview-heavy frontend development, or you expect to outgrow GitHub Pages’ simpler publishing model. The tradeoff is that Cloudflare Pages has a defined paid path, while GitHub Pages here does not.
Cloudflare Pages vs GitHub Pages free tier, side by side
| Cloudflare Pages FTV 44 | GitHub Pages FTV 90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan concurrency Cloudflare Pages lists build concurrency; GitHub Pages does not provide a build concurrency quota in the supplied text. | 1 build at a time | Not specified |
| Free plan build volume Only Cloudflare Pages provides a build-count quota in the provided data. | 500 builds per month | Not specified |
| Free plan custom domains GitHub Pages supports custom domains, but no numeric cap was provided. | 100 custom domains per project | Custom domain support via a CNAME file |
| Free plan sites GitHub Pages also states one site per GitHub account and organization, which is different from project sites. | Unlimited sites | Unlimited project sites |
| Free plan bandwidth / requests Cloudflare Pages explicitly includes these unlimited quotas. | Unlimited static requests and unlimited bandwidth | Not specified |
After you outgrow the free tier
Cloudflare Pages has a flat-priced paid ladder after free: Pro at $20/mo billed annually, then Business at $200/mo billed annually. The main cost jumps come from build concurrency and build volume, plus higher custom-domain caps. GitHub Pages has no paid plans in the provided data, so there is no post-free pricing to compare here. For small-team static hosting, GitHub Pages is cheaper because it remains free; Cloudflare Pages costs money once you need the Pro tier.
Cost at real usage
| Usage | Cloudflare Pages | GitHub Pages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 small static site, light updates Both fit this usage based on the supplied free-tier data. | Free (within tier) | Free (within tier) |
| Multiple frontend projects with frequent deploys GitHub Pages has no paid plan in the provided data, but its build/deploy limits are not specified here. | Free if within 500 builds/month; otherwise $20/mo billed annually for Pro | Free |
| Need more than 500 builds/month Cloudflare Pages gives a concrete paid upgrade path; no comparable GitHub Pages pricing was provided. | $20/mo billed annually minimum for Pro | Free |
Estimates, not quotes. Usage-based rates change - verify with the vendor's pricing page before committing.
When to pick each one
Pick Cloudflare Pages when…
- You want a site that can stay free indefinitely with no paid tier in the provided pricing data
- You are publishing a personal site, portfolio, or small docs site from a GitHub repository
- You want unlimited project sites under the free plan
- You prefer the simplest setup for static content, Markdown, and Jekyll-based pages
Pick GitHub Pages when…
- You need 500 builds per month on the free tier
- You want 1 build at a time but expect frequent redeploys from git pushes
- You are deploying multiple frontend projects and care about unlimited static requests and bandwidth
- You expect to move into a paid plan later and want clear Pro and Business tiers
- You want a Cloudflare-based deployment workflow for JAMstack sites
Bottom line
For the most common builder use case, GitHub Pages is the better free-tier pick because it stays free and covers the basics without forcing a billing decision. Choose Cloudflare Pages when you know you need its specific deployment limits, like 500 builds per month, build concurrency, and a clear upgrade path to Pro. If your goal is a simple static site with minimal operational friction, GitHub Pages is the cleaner default. If your goal is a frontend workflow that may grow into heavier deployment activity, Cloudflare Pages is the more scalable free starting point.
Read the full listings: Cloudflare Pages and GitHub Pages. Scores use the FTV methodology at /ftv. Browse more head-to-heads on /compare, or see the top-ranked free tiers on /top.