Cloudflare
Egnyte
| Feature | Cloudflare | Egnyte |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $20/mo | From $10/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.6 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | websites, web-applications, api-developers, enterprises | regulated-industries, architecture-firms, healthcare, financial-services |
| Founded | 2009 | 2007 |
| Cdn | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ddos Protection | ✓ | ✗ |
| Dns | ✓ | ✗ |
| Workers Serverless | ✓ | ✗ |
| Zero Trust | ✓ | ✗ |
| Web Application Firewall | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ssl Tls | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pages | ✓ | ✗ |
| File Sharing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Content Governance | ✗ | ✓ |
| Compliance | ✗ | ✓ |
| Hybrid Cloud | ✗ | ✓ |
| Collaboration | ✗ | ✓ |
| Data Protection | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Cloudflare Pros
- Generous free tier includes CDN, DNS, and basic DDoS protection
- Global edge network with 300+ data centers
- Workers platform for serverless computing at the edge
- Fast DNS propagation and always-on DDoS mitigation
✗ Cloudflare Cons
- Advanced security features require expensive plans
- Support quality varies by plan level
- Some features have usage-based billing surprises
✓ Egnyte Pros
- Strong security
- Compliance features
- Hybrid cloud
- Good governance
✗ Egnyte Cons
- Expensive
- Complex setup
- Interface dated
The Verdict
Cloudflare is built for websites and web applications, with a focus on cdn and ddos-protection. Egnyte targets regulated industries and architecture firms and leads with file-sharing and content-governance.
On pricing, Egnyte is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $10/mo compared to $20/mo for Cloudflare. That $10/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Cloudflare has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Egnyte requires a paid subscription from day one.
Feature-wise, Cloudflare offers broader built-in capabilities (8 features vs 6), while Egnyte takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Cloudflare has a slight overall edge — but if strong security matters most to you, Egnyte may still be the right call.