# Cloudflare vs Google Cloud

Source: https://listme.name/compare/cloudflare-vs-google-cloud
Framed by the ranking: https://listme.name/best/cloud-hosting-platforms

| | Cloudflare | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86.5 | 90.5 |
| Rank | #5 | #2 |
| Price | Free plan, paid upgrades | Pay as you go |
| Best for | Protection and caching in front of any host | Data and AI workloads on Google Cloud |
| Starting price | $0 on the Free plan | $300 new-customer credit |
| Billing | Free, Pro, Business and custom Contract plans | Usage-based, with free tiers by product |

A network and edge platform rather than a general cloud host, with DNS, CDN, DDoS protection and a web application firewall in front of any host. The uptime SLA sits on the custom Contract tier. Strong data and AI services, with $300 in new-customer credit and free tiers for more than 20 products. Limits and billing differ by product, so check each free allowance before relying on it.