Centralized compute creates global bottlenecks.
Single-region deployments add 100-300ms latency for international users
Cold start times on traditional serverless platforms impact user experience
Managing multi-region infrastructure multiplies operational complexity
Scaling compute for traffic spikes requires over-provisioning or accepts degraded performance
Full-stack applications at the edge.
Workers development
V8 isolate-based compute with 0ms cold starts. We architect, develop and deploy Workers applications — from API backends to full web apps.
D1 & R2 integration
Serverless SQL databases (D1) and S3-compatible object storage (R2) — zero egress fees. We design data architectures optimized for edge access patterns.
Durable Objects
Stateful coordination at the edge. Real-time collaboration, WebSocket applications, booking systems — strong consistency without central databases.
Pages & full-stack apps
JAMstack and SSR deployments on Cloudflare Pages with Workers backend. Git-integrated CI/CD with preview deployments per branch.
What we build on Workers.
API gateways & backends
Edge-native APIs with authentication, rate limiting and response caching. Sub-10ms response times globally.
Multi-tenant SaaS
Isolated compute per tenant using Durable Objects. Data residency compliance with jurisdiction routing.
Event-driven pipelines
Queues, scheduled Workers and webhook processors for asynchronous workloads at scale.
Full-stack web applications
Astro, Next.js, Remix on Pages with Workers API — complete applications deployed to the edge.
Edge compute architecture.
Workers run on V8 isolates — not containers or VMs. Each request is handled by the nearest edge location, with direct bindings to storage (KV, R2, D1) and coordination (Durable Objects, Queues) — all without crossing the public internet.
Workers vs. traditional serverless.
How Cloudflare Workers compares to AWS Lambda, Azure Functions and Vercel Edge Functions across key developer and enterprise criteria.
| Feature | Cloudflare Workers | AWS Lambda | Vercel Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold start | 0ms (V8 isolates) | 100–500ms (containers) | 0ms (V8 isolates) |
| Global deployment | 330+ locations auto | Per-region manual | ~20 locations |
| Free tier | 10M req/month | 1M req/month | 100K/month |
| Max execution time | 30s (standard) / 15min (cron) | 15 minutes | 30 seconds |
| Integrated storage | KV, R2, D1, DO, Queues | S3, DynamoDB (separate) | KV (limited) |
| Egress fees | $0 (R2) | $0.09/GB (S3) | Included (limits apply) |
| Pricing model | $0.30/M requests | $0.20/M + duration | Per-seat + usage |
| Vendor lock-in | Standard APIs (fetch, Web) | AWS SDK required | Vercel-specific |
Our Workers development process.
From architecture design to production deployment — how we build and ship edge-native applications.
Architecture & Design
Define application architecture, data model and edge-first patterns. Choose between Workers, Pages, or hybrid. Design storage strategy (KV vs D1 vs R2 vs DO).
Development & Testing
Build application with TypeScript, Hono/itty-router. Local development with Wrangler. Unit tests, integration tests with Miniflare. Type-safe D1 queries.
Staging & Review
Deploy to staging environment. Performance testing, security review, load testing. Preview deployments per PR for stakeholder review.
Production & Monitoring
Production deployment with rollback capability. Workers Analytics, error tracking, alerting. Documentation and knowledge transfer.
Frequently asked questions.
What programming languages do Workers support?
Workers run JavaScript, TypeScript, Rust, C, C++ and any language that compiles to WebAssembly. Most enterprise projects use TypeScript with Hono or itty-router frameworks.
How does Workers pricing compare to AWS Lambda?
Workers has no cold starts, includes 10M free requests/month, and charges $0.30 per additional million requests. R2 has zero egress fees. For most workloads, Workers is significantly cheaper than Lambda@Edge or CloudFront Functions.
Can you migrate our existing serverless application?
Yes. We migrate from AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, Vercel and Netlify to Workers. We handle the platform adaptation, data migration and CI/CD reconfiguration.
Ready to get started with Cloudflare Workers?
Book a free assessment call with our Cloudflare engineering team.