Quick answer
Cloudflare Workers - Cloudflare Workers is the simpler choice if you specifically want no credit card and a clear daily request ceiling for compute at the edge. Netlify fits better if you're deploying a Git-based site and want unlimited members without jumping straight to Cloudflare's $200+ Business tier.
How the free tiers compare
Cloudflare Workers confirms no credit card required and gives 100,000 free requests every day. Netlify meters its free plan through 300 monthly usage credits that cover builds, compute, bandwidth, and more in one pool. Netlify's cheapest paid step, Personal at $9/month, costs less than either of Cloudflare's paid tiers, and its $20 Pro plan already includes unlimited members.
Cloudflare Workers vs Netlify free tier, side by side
| Cloudflare WorkersFTV 50 | NetlifyFTV 43 | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan requests | 100,000 requests per day | 300 usage credits per month, covering builds, compute, bandwidth, and more |
| Credit card required | No | Not confirmed |
| First paid plan price | Pro - $20/mo billed annually, or $25/mo billed monthly | Personal - $9/month |
| Free-tier usage model | Per-day request ceiling | Shared monthly credit pool across builds, compute, and bandwidth |
| Team members on first paid plan | Not published as a seat-based figure | 1 member on Personal; unlimited members starting on Pro at $20/month |
| Higher tier price | Business - $200/mo billed annually, or $250/mo billed monthly | Pro - $20/month, choosable 3,000-20,000 credits per month |
After you outgrow the free tier
Netlify's cheapest paid step, Personal at $9/month, costs less than either of Cloudflare's paid tiers. Cloudflare's Pro plan only reaches $20/month if billed annually; paid monthly it's $25, which is more than Netlify's $20 Pro tier that already includes unlimited members. Cloudflare's higher Business tier, at $200-250/month, is priced for a different kind of buyer than Netlify's Pro plan.
Cost at real usage
| Usage | Cloudflare Workers | Netlify |
|---|---|---|
| A small team wanting unlimited members without a large monthly billNetlify reaches unlimited members at a much lower price point than Cloudflare's next tier up. | $200/mo billed annually, or $250/mo billed monthly (Business) | $20/month (Pro), unlimited members included |
| A single developer wanting the cheapest paid step up from freeNetlify's Personal tier is the lower-priced entry point. | $20/mo billed annually, or $25/mo billed monthly (Pro) | $9/month (Personal) |
Estimates, not quotes. Usage-based rates change - verify with the vendor's pricing page before committing.
When to pick each one
Pick Cloudflare Workers when…
- You want no credit card required to start.
- You want a straightforward per-day request ceiling instead of a shared credit pool.
- You want to build on the same platform as Cloudflare's CDN and security features.
- You are deploying compute at the edge rather than a Git-triggered static or Jamstack site.
Pick Netlify when…
- You want unlimited team members without paying for Cloudflare's higher Business tier.
- You want one usage pool that covers builds, compute, AI usage, and bandwidth together.
- You want a cheaper first paid step: Netlify's Personal plan is $9/month.
- You are deploying a Git-based site or app rather than raw edge functions.
Bottom line
Cloudflare Workers keeps things simple around request volume and needs no credit card. Netlify is the cheaper way to add team members and pay for the first time.
Read the full listings: Cloudflare Workers and Netlify. Scores use the FTV methodology at /ftv. Browse more head-to-heads on /compare, or see the top-ranked free tiers on /top.