Overview
Cloudflare R2 is a globally distributed object storage solution designed to eliminate egress fees and vendor lock-in while integrating seamlessly with Cloudflare’s network. It offers S3-compatible storage, enabling flexible multicloud architectures and cost-efficient data management.
Key Benefits
- S3-Compatible API: Works with existing S3 tools and libraries.
- Zero Egress Fees: No charges for data access, reducing unexpected costs.
- Easy Migration: Automated tools facilitate smooth transitions from other providers.
- Global Network Integration: Leverages Cloudflare’s 330+ data centers for low-latency access.
How It Works
R2 stores unstructured data while avoiding vendor lock-in. It integrates with Cloudflare Workers for edge computing, enabling authentication, request routing, and serverless functions.
Top Use Cases
- AI/ML Data Storage: Store training datasets and model checkpoints without egress fees.
- Dynamic Content Optimization: Securely store and deliver user-generated or AI-produced content with low latency.
- Unified Storage & Analytics: Integrates with Apache Iceberg to transform R2 into a queryable data warehouse.
Pricing
- Free Tier: 10GB storage, 1M Class A (write) and 10M Class B (read) operations monthly.
- Pay-as-you-go:
- Storage: $0.015/GB
- Class A Operations: $4.50/million
- Class B Operations: $0.36/million
Customer Testimonials
Companies like LunarCrush highlight cost savings, scalability, and elimination of infrastructure management burdens.
Resources & Support
- Guides & Documentation: Developer tutorials, reference architectures, and migration tools.
- Case Studies: Examples like Character AI using R2 for cross-cloud AI development.
- Savings Calculator: Estimate cost reductions compared to traditional cloud storage.
Additional Offerings
Cloudflare provides related services like:
- Workers AI (serverless ML model deployment)
- Media Optimization (image transformation, real-time apps)
- Security & Compliance (zero trust, DDoS protection, data privacy)
Call to Action
- Free Plan: 10GB storage with no egress fees.
- Enterprise Solutions: Custom pricing and demos available.
- Developer Resources: SDKs, Discord community, and interactive playgrounds.
