Cloudflare excels at CDN and DDoS protection. G8KEPR adds The AI Security Layer with API gateway, MCP security, AI gateway, GraphQL security, and marketplace features Cloudflare doesn't have.
431+ endpoints vs none
35 security features
Free Docker/K8s option
Cloudflare for CDN, G8KEPR for API Gateway
API Endpoints
Cloudflare has 0
GraphQL Features
Not in Cloudflare
Self-Host
On-premise option
Setup Time
Quick integration
CDN + Edge Protection + API Gateway + AI Security
Great CDN, but missing API features
CDN + WAF + DDoS Protection
Complete protection stack
CDN, caching, DDoS protection
Fills all the gaps
431+ endpoints • GraphQL security
Secure AI agents
Multi-provider LLM routing
30+ pre-built plugins
Protected by both layers
Cloudflare ($200) + G8KEPR ($199)
Complete CDN + API + AI protection
Cloudflare handles CDN and DDoS. G8KEPR adds API gateway, GraphQL security, AI security, and LLM routing that Cloudflare doesn't provide.
| Feature | G8KEPR | Cloudflare | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $199/month | $200/month (WAF) | |
| API Gateway | Included | Not available | |
| Advanced Security | Included | +$2,000/mo (Pro plan) | |
| Per-Site Fee | Unlimited APIs | $20-200/site | |
| Free Tier | Full self-hosted | Basic CDN only |
| Feature | G8KEPR | Cloudflare | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| API Gateway | 431+ endpoints | Not available | |
| Rate Limiting | Advanced, per-endpoint | Per-site rules | |
| GraphQL Security | 35 endpoints | Not available | |
| OAuth Provider | Built-in | Cloudflare Access (separate) | |
| API Analytics | Real-time, 52 endpoints | Basic logs | |
| Circuit Breakers | 69 endpoints | Not available |
| Feature | G8KEPR | Cloudflare | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| OWASP Top 10 | All patterns included | WAF required ($200/mo) | |
| SQL Injection | 40+ patterns | Managed rules | Tie |
| Business Logic Attacks | ML-based detection | Not available | |
| Custom Rules | Unlimited | Limited (5-100) | |
| Bot Detection | Pattern-based | Advanced ($$$) | |
| DDoS Protection | Layer 7 | Best-in-class |
| Feature | G8KEPR | Cloudflare | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plugin System | 157 endpoints | Workers ($5/10M req) | |
| Request Transformation | Built-in | Workers only | |
| API Versioning | Native support | Manual routing | |
| Webhook Management | 27 endpoints | DIY with Workers | |
| Audit Logs | Hash-chained, tamper-proof | Standard logs |
| Feature | G8KEPR | Cloudflare | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Hosted Option | Free, Docker/K8s | Not available | |
| Multi-Cloud | Any cloud | Cloudflare network only | |
| On-Premise | Fully supported | Not available | |
| Hybrid Deployment | Enterprise tier | Not available | |
| Global CDN | Optional (use Cloudflare!) | Built-in |
| Feature | G8KEPR | Cloudflare | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | 5 minutes | 15-30 minutes | |
| Dashboard | Full API management | Site-focused | |
| Documentation | 380+ API guides | Excellent | Tie |
| Support | Email/Priority/Dedicated | Ticket only (free) |
Cloudflare has no AI agent security or modern AI capabilities. G8KEPR is The AI Security Layer.
| Feature | G8KEPR | Cloudflare |
|---|---|---|
| MCP Security (AI Agents) | Yes | ✗ No |
| AI Gateway for LLMs | Yes | Workers AI only |
| Prompt Injection Detection | Built-in | ✗ No |
| Tool Call Monitoring | Real-time | ✗ No |
| LLM Cost Tracking | Per-request | ✗ No |
| Multi-Provider LLM Routing | OpenAI, Anthropic, + | Workers AI only |
Secure AI agents that use Model Context Protocol (MCP) to access tools, databases, and APIs. G8KEPR monitors tool calls, detects prompt injection, and prevents data exfiltration.
Route LLM calls across multiple providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure OpenAI). Track costs per request, monitor token usage, and implement intelligent fallbacks.
Pro tip: Use Cloudflare for CDN and DDoS protection, then add G8KEPR for API gateway, AI security, and features Cloudflare doesn't provide. They work great together.
Use both together for complete protection
Pro tip: Keep Cloudflare for CDN/DDoS. Add G8KEPR for API gateway and application-layer security that Cloudflare doesn't provide.
Cloudflare does CDN. G8KEPR adds API management.
Cloudflare has WAF but no API gateway, request transformation, versioning, or OAuth management.
431-endpoint API gateway with OAuth, rate limiting, circuit breakers, and request transformation.
Cloudflare can't protect GraphQL queries from depth attacks, complexity abuse, or unauthorized field access.
35 GraphQL security endpoints: depth limiting, complexity scoring, persisted queries, field permissions.
Cloudflare doesn't offer self-hosting. All traffic goes through their network.
Free self-hosted option. Deploy on-premise or in your VPC for full data sovereignty and compliance.
Already using Cloudflare? Perfect. Add G8KEPR for the API features Cloudflare doesn't have.
Works great with Cloudflare • 5-minute setup • No conflicts