We recently announced that we will be raising the monthly prices of our Pro and Business plans for the first time in 12 years. This announcement was paired with the introduction of annual subscriptions that give customers who pay annually a 20% savings vs. the upcoming monthly rate increases. Our goal with these changes was not to increase revenue but to encourage our customers to switch to annual subscriptions so that we can collect cash earlier and use it to accelerate our network expansion and pace of innovation. Visit our blog to read the full announcement from our CEO, Matthew Prince.
To help you navigate the price changes, here are answers to a few of the most common questions:
When will the monthly price for my Pro or Business plan increase?
- Existing paying customers: If you are an existing paying customer prior to January 15, 2023, the new Pro and Business plan prices will take effect May 15, 2023.
- New and (existing) free customers: If you become a paying customer on or after January 15, 2023, the new Pro and Business plan prices will take effect immediately.
What are the new, increased monthly prices for the Pro and Business plans?
- Pro plan: The new price will be $25 per month (billed monthly)
- Business plan: The new price will be $250 per month (billed monthly)
What are the annual prices for the Pro and Business plans?
- Pro plan: The price is $20 per month ($240 billed annually) – $60 savings
- Business plan: The price is $200 per month ($2,400 billed annually) – $600 savings
How can I maintain my current pricing for the Pro and Business plans?
You can pay an effective monthly rate of $20 for Pro and $200 for Business when billed annually by switching to an annual subscription. This translates to a savings of 20% vs. a monthly subscription once price changes take effect.
Visit Cloudflare docs to learn how to change your domain plan or login now to switch to an annual subscription.
How much can I save by switching to an annual subscription?
Switching to an annual subscription will save you 20% vs. a monthly subscription once price changes take effect. Switch to an annual subscription now.
Will annual prices for Pro and Business plans be increasing?
No, the prices for Pro and Business plans on an annual subscription will not be increasing at this time.
I am an existing paying customer, but I want to add a new site on a monthly Pro or Business plan. Will I pay the new, increased monthly price right away?
If you are an existing paying customer prior to January 15, 2023, the new Pro and Business plan monthly prices will take effect May 15, 2023. This includes Pro and Business plans for new sites that you add between now and May 15, 2023.
I am a free customer, and I’m considering upgrading to a Pro or Business plan. Will I pay the new, increased monthly price when I upgrade?
If you upgrade before January 15, 2023 you will pay $20 per month for Pro and $200 per month for Business on a monthly subscription until May 15, 2023. However, if you upgrade on or after January 15, 2023 you will be billed a monthly rate of $25 for Pro and $250 for Business on a monthly subscription.
As a reminder, you may choose an annual subscription to continue to pay an effective monthly rate of $20 for Pro and $200 for Business.
Where can I learn more about how Cloudflare plans are billed?
Please visit our Billing Policy for more information about how our plans are billed.
If you have further questions or need additional assistance, please visit our Support Portal.
How do I change my domain plan from monthly to annual billing?
- Log into your Cloudflare dashboard and select your account and domain
- Go to “Overview”
- Under “Active Subscriptions” on the right sidebar, select “Change”
- Switch the toggle to “Annual”
- Choose the appropriate plan type (e.g., Pro, Business), then select “Continue”
- Select “Confirm”
You may also manage all your domain plans from the Billing Subscriptions page in the dashboard. For more information and visuals please refer to Cloudflare docs.
Why is my billing date for my annual subscription different from my billing date for my monthly plan?
Your account will have one billing cycle date for your monthly billing subscriptions and another billing cycle date for your annual billing subscriptions. Your billing cycle start date for annual subscriptions is the date you first purchase an annual subscription.
Are annual subscriptions available for add-on products?
We offer annual subscriptions for Page Rules and Automatic Platform Optimization (APO) if the corresponding domain plan is on an annual subscription.
Many of our other add-on products are not currently available as annual subscriptions since they are usage based (e.g. Argo, Image Resizing). This enables you to monitor usage on a monthly basis, avoiding unanticipated expenses at the end of the year.
What price will I be billed when my annual subscription renews?
At time of renewal, annual subscription prices for Pro and Business plans will remain the same: $240 per year for the Pro plan (essentially $20 per month) and $2,400 per year for the Business Plan (essentially $200 per month). We have no plans to increase pricing for annual subscriptions at this time.
Please keep in mind that when your annual subscription renews any credits available on your account will be applied to your bill.
When I switch from a monthly subscription to an annual subscription in the middle of a billing period, will I receive a credit for any remaining days on my monthly subscription? If so, how is this credit applied to my account?
Yes, when you switch from a monthly subscription to an annual subscription, we will credit you for any remaining days for which you’ve already paid. We will prorate the paid month.
Credits will be applied to the next charge billed to your account. In most cases, if you only have a single annual subscription for a domain plan then credits will be applied when your annual subscription renews.