Cloudflare D1

Serverless SQL database at the edge

GrowingHigh lock-in

Pricing

Free tier

Hybrid

Adoption

Stable

License

Proprietary

Data freshness

Overview

What is Cloudflare D1?

Cloudflare D1 is a serverless SQLite database that runs at Cloudflare's edge. It integrates natively with Cloudflare Workers, providing zero-latency database access from edge functions. Ideal for globally distributed apps that need fast reads without managing infrastructure.

Key differentiator

Serverless SQL database at the edge

Capability profile

Strength Radar

SQLite-compatibleEdge-nativeCloudflare Worke…Zero egress feesTime Travel (bac…Global replication

Honest assessment

Strengths & Weaknesses

↑ Strengths

SQLite-compatible

Edge-native

Cloudflare Workers integration

Zero egress fees

Time Travel (backups)

Global replication

Fit analysis

Who is it for?

✓ Best for

Cloudflare Workers apps needing a low-latency, globally replicated SQL database with no infrastructure to manage

✕ Not a fit for

High-write workloads or apps outside the Cloudflare ecosystem

Cost structure

Pricing

Free Tier

Available

Starts at

Freemium

Model

Hybrid

Enterprise

None

Performance benchmarks

How Fast Is It?

Ecosystem

Relationships

Next step

Get Started with Cloudflare D1

Step-by-step setup guide with code examples and common gotchas.

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