xformmedia
Sign In Get Started

Xform vs Cloudflare Images

Compare image transformation services. See why Xform's predictable pricing and dedicated features make it ideal for image-focused projects.
Start FreeView Pricing
Xform offers features Cloudflare doesn't:
OG Image GenerationColor PalettesMetadata Access
Pricing

Predictable vs. variable pricing

Cloudflare's multi-component billing can lead to unexpected costs. Xform keeps it simple.
Cloudflare Images Pricing

50,000 images, 500,000 deliveries/month

Storage (50k images)$25.00
Delivery (500k)$5.00
Minimum Total$30.00

Plus additional transformation costs

Xform Pricing

Same scenario

$9.00
per month
250k transformations included
All features included
No per-image or delivery fees
Why Switch

Features Cloudflare Images doesn't offer

Cloudflare Images is a solid service, but it lacks some capabilities developers need.
Predictable Pricing
Cloudflare bills per image stored, transformed, AND delivered. Xform's per-source pricing means no surprises.
OG Image Generation
Generate social sharing images with custom branding. A feature Cloudflare Images doesn't offer.
Color Palette Extraction
Extract color palettes from images for design systems. Not available in Cloudflare Images.
Metadata Access
Access original image metadata including EXIF data, dimensions, and file information. Not available in Cloudflare Images.
Comparison

Feature-by-feature comparison

See exactly how Xform stacks up against Cloudflare Images across pricing, features, and capabilities.
Featurexformmedia Cloudflare Images
Starting Price $9/month (flat)$5/100k images + delivery
Free Tier 14-day trial5k transformations
Pricing Model Per source (predictable)Per image + transforms + delivery
Resize & Crop ✓✓
Smart Cropping ✓✓
AVIF Support ✓✓
WebP Support ✓✓
OG Image Generation ✓✗
Color Palette Extraction ✓✗
Metadata Access ✓✗
Direct Uploads ✗✓
S3-Compatible Sources ✓R2 integration
Public URL Sources ✓✓
URL-Based Transformations ✓✓
Variants/Presets ✗Up to 100
Workers Integration ✗✓
Signed URLs
(Token authentication)
✗✓

When Cloudflare might be better

Cloudflare Images shines if you're already deep in the Cloudflare ecosystem with Workers, R2 storage, and want tight integration. The variants system (up to 100 presets) and signed URLs for private images are powerful features for certain use cases.

However, if you need OG image generation, color palette extraction, or simply want predictable monthly costs without tracking images/transformations/delivery separately, Xform is the better choice.

Ready for simpler image transformation?

Get started with Xform today. No credit card required for the trial.
Start FreeView Documentation