DataSnap vs Cloudflare Logs

Cloudflare Logs (Logpush) is focused on delivering edge-generated logs to external destinations. DataSnap positions itself as a managed platform for storage, querying and visualization with predictable costs and AI dashboards.

We keep the comparison updated, but exact prices must be confirmed directly on Cloudflare Logs.

Official sources

References

We recommend validating directly in Cloudflare’s official documentation before any decision.

Cloudflare Logs (Logpush)
Overview of Logs, Logpush and formats
Logpush: supported destinations
Setup for S3, GCS and other destinations
Cloudflare plans & pricing
Plan information; validate costs and limits per plan

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DataSnap differentiators

Focus on logs & data

Managed querying and visualization

Ready platform to search, filter and visualize data without assembling extra stacks.
Predictable costs

Clear model and automatic optimizations to avoid billing surprises.
Native Oracle Cloud integration

Object Storage with high durability and retention control.
AI dashboards

Build panels and reports with natural language and SQL-like interface.
Transparent multi-tenant

Attribute costs per client/tenant with full visibility.

Reference: datasnap.cloud

Positioning vs Cloudflare Logs

Honest view

Delivery vs analysis
Cloudflare Logs prioritizes sending logs to external destinations. DataSnap delivers managed analysis/query with dashboards and AI.
Cost model
Costs and limits vary by Cloudflare plan and log volume. DataSnap emphasizes predictability and direct spend control.
Complementarity
If you depend on Cloudflare modules (WAF, Bot Management, etc.), Cloudflare Logs remains essential. DataSnap complements with storage/visualization focused on value.

When should you choose DataSnap over Cloudflare Logs?

If you are exploring alternatives, you have likely run into edge log routing integrations and costs. This summary helps see where DataSnap best fits your scenario.

Illustrative scenario

Web/CDN traffic logs

Production environment with WAF/CDN

When routing edge logs, it’s common to deal with multiple destinations and plan/volume costs. DataSnap simplifies consumption and analysis with a single, visible formula: ingestion + processing + retention.

Important: validate costs and limits in Cloudflare’s official plans (vary by resource and region).

Ideal profiles

Where DataSnap shines

Teams wanting managed analysis without assembling ELK/Loki or custom pipelines
Need for cost predictability and retention governance
Products needing per-client/tenant consumption separation with transparency
Preference to keep data in your own Oracle Cloud account

Be honest about your case

When Cloudflare Logs still makes sense

You only need to deliver edge logs to a central destination
Dependence on integrated Cloudflare modules (WAF, Bot Management, etc.)
Your team already operates the destination stack well (e.g., ELK/Loki) and prefers to keep it

DataSnap does not replace Cloudflare; it complements when analysis and predictable costs are the priority.

Próximo passo sugerido

Send a sample of logs to DataSnap and compare consumption/analysis
Use matching periods/log levels for a fair comparison
Evaluate integrating Cloudflare Logpush → DataSnap as analysis destination

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