Cloudflare Business vs SKUDONET

Compare how SKUDONET Enterprise Edition and Cloudflare Business address security, performance, and costs to protect your web applications and APIs.

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KEY Benefits

Why Choose SKUDONET Over Cloudflare?

SKUDONET Enterprise Edition is an advanced load-balancing solution designed to meet the technical demands of critical environments. It ensures high availability, security, and flexible deployment, adapting seamlessly to any infrastructure.

Transparent Pricing

All-inclusive with advanced features in a fixed pricing model—no hidden fees or additional module charges.

Unlimited Scalability

Automatic, flexible scalability without manual adjustments or extra investments, growing alongside your needs.

No-Cost Updates

Includes continuous product updates at no extra charge, ensuring state-of-the-art technology at all times.

Simplified Management

Expert technical support and an intuitive graphical interface for effortless day-to-day management.

Comprehensive Security

Cutting-edge protection for web applications and APIs (REST, SOAP, GraphQL) across all layers (L3, L4, L7).

DIFFERENCES Comparison

SKUDONET Enterprise vs. Cloudflare Business

Cloudflare Business

IconConfiguration Limits
Maximum of 1,000 WAF rules, which may be insufficient for large applications.

Costl modelModular and Costly Model
Security features are sold as separate modules, significantly increasing the base price.

Security featuresLimited Protection
Focused only on L7 (HTTP/DNS), leaving critical layers like L3 and L4 uncovered.

IconAPI Restrictions
Limited support for REST only, excluding GraphQL and SOAP, which can result in vulnerabilities.

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SKUDONET Enterprise Edition

IconUnlimited Configuration
No limits on security rules, enabling maximum flexibility and adaptability for complex environments.

Costl modelFixed Costs
€850/year includes all advanced security features, eliminating the need for additional module fees.

Security featuresComprehensive Protection
Full coverage across L3, L4, and L7 to defend against DDoS attacks and other targeted threats to applications and networks.

IconAdvanced API Support
Full compatibility with REST, GraphQL, and SOAP, ensuring robust security for modern and complex infrastructures.

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Technical Comparison

Below is a comparative table highlighting the key technical features of SKUDONET Enterprise Edition and Cloudflare Business:

Feature SKUDONET Enterprise Edition + 8×5 Support Plan Cloudflare Business
Security Rules Unlimited Maximum 1,000
DDoS Protection (L3) Comprehensive Limited to HTTP/DNS
Layer Protection Covers L3, L4, and L7 Focused only on L7 (HTTP/DNS)
Protocol Support UDP, TCP, HTTPS, HTTP, SCTP, SIP, T/FTP, WebSockets HTTPS, HTTP/2
API Support REST, GraphQL, SOAP REST only
Annual Cost (Year 1) €2,050 (license + support)* €2,400
Annual Cost (Year 2 and beyond) €850 €2,400
Technical Support Dedicated SLA* support, 8×5 availability Standard support
Updates Included at no extra cost Paid add-ons
Automation Fully programmable (REST + JSON API) Not specified
Ease of Use Intuitive graphical interface Basic interface
Scalability Horizontal and unlimited Automatic scaling (limited)
Backup and Replication Backup with automated cluster replication Not specified
  • Service Level Agreement (SLA)
  • You only pay for the lifetime product license and technical support during the first year. Once purchased, the product is yours to keep, so in subsequent years, you only pay for technical support.

Lifetime License

With SKUDONET, Save More Than 45% Compared to Cloudflare

Unlike subscription-based solutions, where services are cancelled if you stop paying, SKUDONET’s lifetime license model is an investment that eliminates recurring costs associated with the use of the product.

This means that, when you sign up for the service, you make a first payment for a fixed price and the product is yours forever.

Later, you can choose to renew the support according to your needs, always ensuring a transparent and predictable cost.

Year SKUDONET (License + 8×5 Support Plan) Cloudflare Business
1st Year €2050 €2400
2nd Year €850 €2400
3rd Year €850 €2400
Total Cost (3 Years) €3750 €7200

In three years, SKUDONET customers save more than 45% compared to Cloudflare, while retaining full ownership of the product and the option to continue paying only for technical support.

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