Cloudflare R2 Storage Free Tier

About Cloudflare R2 Storage Free Tier

10 GB/month of S3-compatible object storage + 1M Class A & 10M Class B requests permanently free, with zero egress charges—worth ~$8/month in compute savings.
No credit expiration, no VC requirement, and works globally via Cloudflare's edge network; ideal for prototyping and small-scale production workloads.
Perfect fit if you're building file-heavy apps (media, backups, logs); less useful if you need compute, databases, or high-volume egress to non-Cloudflare destinations.

Cloudflare R2 is an S3-compatible object storage service built on Cloudflare's global network. The free tier gives startups a permanent allowance of 10 GB/month storage plus 1 million Class A requests and 10 million Class B requests monthly, with zero egress fees—eliminating the typical cloud storage cost surprise. Builders can prototype and launch storage-backed applications without upfront spend or credit expiration.

Cloudflare R2 Storage Free Tier at a glance

Cloudflare R2 is an S3-compatible object storage service built on Cloudflare's global network. The free tier gives startups a permanent allowance of 10 GB/month storage plus 1 million Class A requests and 10 million Class B requests monthly, with zero egress fees—eliminating the typical cloud storage cost surprise. Builders can prototype and launch storage-backed applications without upfront spend or credit expiration.

10 GB/monthFree storage allowance
1M + 10MClass A & B requests/month
$0Egress cost (permanent)
Never expiresCredit validity

The Cloudflare R2 Storage Free Tier offer explained

Cloudflare R2 Storage's free tier is a permanently available allowance—not a time-limited credit. You get 10 GB of storage capacity each month, 1 million Class A operations (writes, deletes), and 10 million Class B operations (reads) at no cost, plus unlimited egress via the R2 S3 API. This removes the egress penalty that makes traditional cloud storage expensive, letting you build and scale without surprise bills.

Heads up: credit programs change their terms and caps regularly — confirm the current offer on the application page before you plan around it.

Apply to Cloudflare R2 Storage Free Tier

Eligibility & key terms

Detail	What to know
Stage	Any (no stage restriction)
Geography	Global
VC Sponsor Required	No
Application Process	Sign up directly; no approval gate
Validity	Permanent (no expiration)

How Cloudflare R2 Storage Free Tier compares

Here's how Cloudflare R2 Storage Free Tier stacks up against other cloud infrastructure credits in the same category:

Program	Headline offer	Category
Cloudflare R2 Storage Free Tier	$8 in credits	This page
VIP Digital Startup Program	$100,000 in credits	Cloud Provider Credits
Vultr	$300 in free credits for new accounts	Cloud Provider Credits
Oracle for Startups	Up to $100K in free OCI credits	Cloud Provider Credits

How to apply for Cloudflare R2 Storage Free Tier

Create a Cloudflare account
Go to cloudflare.com, sign up with email or SSO, and verify your account.
Navigate to R2 Storage
In the Cloudflare dashboard, select R2 from the left sidebar under Storage.
Create your first bucket
Click 'Create bucket,' name it, select a region, and confirm. Free tier is active immediately.
Connect via S3 API or dashboard
Use the S3-compatible endpoint, generate API tokens, and start uploading files or integrate with your app.

Pro tip: Pair R2 with Cloudflare Workers for serverless compute on the same edge network—you can process and serve files globally without egress charges, maximizing the free tier's value for image resizing, log aggregation, or backup workflows.

Zero-egress object storage that never expires: R2's free tier eliminates the hidden cost of cloud storage, letting startups prototype and scale without surprise bandwidth bills.SaaSTweaks editorial

Who should apply — and who shouldn't

Apply if

You're building file-heavy applications (media libraries, user uploads, backups, logs) and want to avoid egress fees.
You need S3 API compatibility and don't want vendor lock-in to AWS or Azure.
You're prototyping or in early production and want a cost-predictable storage layer with no credit expiration.
You're already using Cloudflare's edge network and want integrated storage without multi-vendor complexity.

Skip if

You need compute, databases, or managed services—R2 is storage-only; you'll need credits elsewhere for other infrastructure.
Your workload exceeds 10 GB/month regularly and you're price-sensitive; paid tiers start at $0.015/GB.
You require on-premises or private-cloud storage for compliance; R2 is cloud-only.

If Cloudflare R2 Storage Free Tier isn't the right fit, compare it against VIP Digital Startup Program, Vultr, Oracle for Startups, Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub — or browse the full Cloud Provider Credits category.

Final verdict

Apply — strong program.

R2's free tier has no expiration, no approval gate, and zero egress—a rare combination that removes the typical cloud storage cost trap. Even if you outgrow it, the permanent free allowance stays, making it a no-risk foundation for any startup building file-backed applications.

Apply to Cloudflare R2 Storage Free Tier

Capabilities

• S3-compatible API for easy migration
• Zero egress charges globally
• 10 GB/month free storage
• 1M Class A (write/delete) requests/month
• 10M Class B (read) requests/month
• Global edge network delivery
• No credit expiration
• Bucket-level access controls

How to claim

Click claim

Hit the button on this page — opens the partner site in a new tab.
Sign up through the partner link

No code needed — the offer applies automatically when you register through our Cloudflare R2 Storage Free Tier link.
Offer applies automatically

No surcharge to you — verified by the SaaSTweaks Deal Desk, not the vendor.

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Frequently asked

Who's eligible for the R2 free tier?

Anyone with a Cloudflare account. No stage, geography, or VC sponsor requirement. Sign up directly and start using it immediately.

How long do the free credits last?

There is no expiration. The 10 GB/month allowance, 1M Class A requests, and 10M Class B requests are permanent and renew monthly.

Do I need a VC sponsor or accelerator affiliation?

No. R2's free tier is available to all users without sponsorship or program enrollment.

What happens when I exceed the free tier limits?

You can continue using R2; overage charges apply. Storage is billed per GB, and excess operations are charged at published rates. You control spending via usage alerts.

Can I combine R2 credits with other Cloudflare programs or discounts?

The free tier is standalone. If you're in a startup program (e.g., Cloudflare for Startups), you may qualify for additional credits on top of the free tier.

How long does approval take?

No approval needed. Free tier is active immediately upon account creation; you can create a bucket and start uploading within minutes.