Rabata.io vs Cloudflare R2
Dramatically Superior Performance
Independent S3 performance benchmark comparing Rabata.io and Cloudflare R2
Overview
Cloudflare R2 offers attractive zero-egress pricing but shows weak performance across all operations. Testing requires a credit card upfront. Our independent benchmarks reveal that Rabata.io delivers 3-8x better performance across all key metrics while maintaining competitive pricing with instant trial access.
Rabata.io delivers 3.4x faster uploads (1,462 MB/s vs 436 MB/s), 1.4x faster downloads (1,107 MB/s vs 791 MB/s), 7.9x faster mixed operations (346 MB/s vs 44 MB/s), and 16.6x faster small object handling (696 ops/s vs 42 ops/s). While R2's zero-egress pricing is compelling, its weak performance makes it unsuitable for performance-sensitive applications.
Performance Comparison
| Metric | Rabata.io | Cloudflare R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Upload Speed | 1,462 MB/s ★ | 436 MB/s |
| Download Speed | 1,107 MB/s ★ | 791 MB/s |
| Mixed Operations | 346 MB/s ★ | 44 MB/s |
| Small Objects (ops/s) | 696 ★ | 42 |
Conclusion
Cloudflare R2's zero-egress pricing model is attractive for specific use cases with high download ratios. However, its performance is among the weakest in our comprehensive benchmarks, particularly for mixed operations (8x slower) and small objects (17x slower). For applications requiring consistent performance, Rabata.io delivers dramatically superior speed with competitive pricing. Test Rabata’s full performance free for 30 days with no credit card versus Cloudflare’s payment requirement.
All benchmarks were conducted using our reproducible testing methodology with MinIO warp v1.0.7 in September 2025. See the complete S3 provider comparison for detailed charts and analysis across all tested providers.
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