Alternatives to Cloudflare R2
Common alternatives buyers consider, plus the simplest rule for when switching is worth it.
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Alternatives to Cloudflare R2
Amazon S3 is the step-up when the team needs deeper AWS ecosystem integration—event triggers, Lambda processing, IAM policies, and a larger tooling ecosystem. R2's S3-compatible API makes switching straightforward when the workflow requires native AWS service connections.
Backblaze B2 offers even lower storage pricing (~$0.006/GB vs R2's $0.015/GB) with free egress through Cloudflare CDN integration. Best for pure backup and archive workloads where R2's edge delivery features aren't needed.
Wasabi is the alternative when predictable storage economics matter and egress isn't a primary cost driver. Slightly lower storage price than R2 ($0.0068/GB vs $0.015/GB) with an established reputation—better for pure backup and archive workloads.
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