# Cloudflare vs IONOS Cloud

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Cloudflare

| Attribute | Cloudflare | IONOS Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 80.3 (72% (medium)) | 56.2 (48% (low)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Cloudflare operates an edge network spanning 335+ cities worldwide, offering integrated services for application security, CDN performance, DDoS protection, and serverless computing. The platform enables businesses to build, secure, and scale applications without managing underlying infrastructure. It is indexed under Cloud Infrastructure.","source":"https://www.cloudflare.com/plans/","question":"What is Cloudflare?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Cloudflare offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $20 per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.cloudflare.com/plans/","question":"Is Cloudflare free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Cloudflare supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.cloudflare.com/plans/","question":"What platforms does Cloudflare support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Cloudflare, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.cloudflare.com/plans/","question":"Can Cloudflare be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR for Cloudflare. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Cloudflare not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.cloudflare.com/trust-hub/gdpr/","question":"What security certifications does Cloudflare have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Cloudflare is available worldwide. Its primary markets are the United States, the United Kingdom and the EU. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://www.cloudflare.com/plans/","question":"Where is Cloudflare available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"Enterprise cloud computing platform offering compute, storage, and managed services across multiple data centers. Known for cost-effectiveness compared to US hyperscalers and strong GDPR compliance. It is indexed under Cloud Infrastructure.","source":"https://cloud.ionos.com","question":"What is IONOS Cloud?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"IONOS Cloud is a paid product; published pricing starts at $4.99. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://cloud.ionos.com","question":"How much does IONOS Cloud cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"IONOS Cloud supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://cloud.ionos.com","question":"What platforms does IONOS Cloud support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Not fully, on what we have confirmed. IONOS Cloud is offered as cloud / SaaS and hybrid, and a hybrid deployment usually means some components can run on your own infrastructure while the rest stays vendor-hosted. We have not confirmed a completely self-hosted option, so check with the vendor if that is a requirement.","source":"https://cloud.ionos.com","question":"Can IONOS Cloud be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for IONOS Cloud. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as IONOS Cloud not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://cloud.ionos.com/references/success-stories/maximum-data-security-to-protect-invaluable-data-privacy","question":"What security certifications does IONOS Cloud have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"IONOS Cloud is available in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Spain. Its primary markets are the United States and Germany. The vendor is headquartered in Germany.","source":"https://cloud.ionos.com","question":"Where is IONOS Cloud available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true}` |
| description.long | Cloudflare operates a distributed global network offering edge compute, storage, security services (DDoS protection, WAF, bot management, zero-trust access), and infrastructure for websites and AI applications. Services are billed based on actual usage rather than idle time. | Enterprise cloud computing platform offering compute, storage, and managed services across multiple data centers. Known for cost-effectiveness compared to US hyperscalers and strong GDPR compliance. |
| features.capabilities | `{"tier":"hyperscaler","marketplace":true,"regions_count":"335+ cities across 125+ countries","object_storage":true,"serverless_faas":true,"managed_databases":true}` | `{"tier":"regional","bare_metal":true,"block_storage":true,"regions_count":"8+ (Las Vegas, Newark, Lenexa, UK, FR, DE, ES)","data_residency":true,"object_storage":true,"managed_databases":true,"managed_kubernetes":true,"private_networking":true}` |
| integrations.count | 1 | 2 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"App Marketplace (developer ecosystem)"}]` | `[{"name":"Microsoft Exchange"},{"name":"Google Workspace"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"DE","primaryMarkets":["US","DE"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":["US","GB","FR","DE","ES"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"$0/month","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free tier. Paid plans starting at $5/month with monthly and annual billing options.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.cloudflare.com","retrievedAt":"2026-09-21T11:29:18.973Z","billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"usage","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Object Storage","summary":"$4.99/TB/month","components":[{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"TB"},"kind":"metered","amount":4.99,"currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false}],"summary":"Usage-based billing. Object Storage: $4.99/TB/month","currency":"USD","sourceUrl":"https://cloud.ionos.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-13T20:45:30.680Z","startingPrice":{"amount":4.99,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | - |
| pricing.model | freemium | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | low | low |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| reliability.sla_pct | 100 | - |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |
| security.pci | yes | - |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |

## Capabilities (Cloud Infrastructure)

| Capability | Cloudflare | IONOS Cloud |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Provider tier | Hyperscaler | Regional / sovereign |
| **Reach** |  |  |
| Regions / global footprint | 335+ cities across 125+ countries | 8+ (Las Vegas, Newark, Lenexa, UK, FR, DE, ES) |
| **Compute** |  |  |
| Bare-metal servers | - | ✓ |
| GPU / accelerated compute | - | - |
| Spot / preemptible pricing | - | - |
| **Storage** |  |  |
| Object storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Block storage | - | ✓ |
| **Managed** |  |  |
| Managed Kubernetes | - | ✓ |
| Managed databases | ✓ | ✓ |
| Serverless / FaaS | ✓ | - |
| **Network** |  |  |
| VPC / private networking | - | ✓ |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Free / low egress | - | - |
| **Compliance** |  |  |
| Data-residency / sovereign options | - | ✓ |
| **Ecosystem** |  |  |
| Partner marketplace | ✓ | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T19:21:56.265Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*