AJ Bowen recently delved into the depths to uncover why Cloudflare was overcharging for their Images service. Partnered with EphemeraSearch, an archive of old mail, they were blindsided by unexpected bills. Despite Cloudflare’s reputation as an excellent CDN, the pricing structure baffled them. The saga of invoices, prepaid storage, and post-paid image delivery left them scratching their heads. After painstakingly analyzing transactions, they discovered that Cloudflare was indeed overcharging temporarily due to the mix of billing methods. While Cloudflare’s service is lauded for quality, the pricing model left much to be desired for indie projects like EphemeraSearch. A thought-provoking journey on navigating cost-efficient hosting services in the ruthless landscape of IT.
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