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description: Compare Cloudflare vs Fastly. Learn more about each of the software’s price, features, and helpful software reviews for Canadian business users.
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# Compare Cloudflare vs Fastly

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> Detailed comparison between Cloudflare and Fastly. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Cloudflare | Fastly |
| **Overall rating** | 4.7/5 | 4.5/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 515 | 2 |
| **Starting Price** | US$20.00 | - |
| **Free Trial** | No | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, Knowledge Base Software, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base Software |
| **Training Software** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Documentation |

## Best for

### Cloudflare

Cloudflare speeds up and protects millions of websites, APIs, SaaS services, and other properties connected to the Internet.

### Fastly

Small to midsize businesses, online retailers, media companies, software companies, financial services firms, educational institutions, travel and hospitality businesses.

## Key features

### Cloudflare

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Anomaly/Malware Detection
- Application Management
- Cloud Application Security
- Content Management System (CMS) Software
- DDoS Protection
- Data Management Software
- Encryption Software
- Endpoint Protection Software
- Load Balancing Software
- ML Algorithm Library
- Performance Metrics
- Real-Time Monitoring
- Reporting/Analytics
- Reverse Proxy
- SSL Security
- Threat Response
- VPN Software
- Web-Application Security

### Fastly

- API

## Links

- [View Cloudflare Profile](https://www.capterra.ca/software/155191/cloudflare)
- [View Fastly Profile](https://www.capterra.ca/software/209928/fastly)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.ca/compare/155191/209928/cloudflare/vs/fastly)

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