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Cloudflare Realtime free allowance

Cloudflare Realtime's SFU and TURN services include the first 1,000 GB of egress free each month.

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Cloudflare Realtime free allowance is a developer tools perk from Cloudflare, offering 1,000 GB of egress free a month, with no funding required.

Value
Free
Who qualifies
No funding needed
Benefit type
Free plan
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What you get

Inside Cloudflare Realtime free allowance

Cloudflare Realtime bills its SFU and TURN services on data sent from Cloudflare to the application at $0.05 per GB of egress. The first 1,000 GB each month is free, and the SFU and TURN share that allowance.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

Free planAny startup
Funding / backing
No funding needed
Geography
Global
Recurring / expiry
Free each month, no time limit.
Other requirements
The free allowance is shared between the SFU and TURN; the two do not have separate free tiers.
How to claim

How to apply for Cloudflare Realtime free allowance

Steps to apply
  1. 1Set up Cloudflare Realtime from the Cloudflare dashboard.
  2. 2No application is needed.
Good to know: Plans read on developers.cloudflare.com/realtime/sfu/platform/pricing on October 28, 2026.
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Source: The provider's official program page

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Questions

Cloudflare Realtime free allowance: common questions

What do you get with Cloudflare Realtime free allowance?

Cloudflare Realtime free allowance offers 1,000 GB of egress free a month.

Who qualifies for Cloudflare Realtime free allowance?

Cloudflare Realtime free allowance is open to any startup, with no funding required. The free allowance is shared between the SFU and TURN; the two do not have separate free tiers.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Cloudflare Realtime free allowance?

No. Cloudflare Realtime free allowance is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Cloudflare Realtime free allowance?

Set up Cloudflare Realtime from the Cloudflare dashboard. No application is needed.

How long do I have to use Cloudflare Realtime free allowance, and does it expire?

Free each month, no time limit.

Is Cloudflare Realtime free allowance available outside the US?

Cloudflare Realtime free allowance is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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