Cloudflare Launches Beta Access to Containers for Paid Users
Developers can define container configurations in a few lines of code and deploy across its edge network
Cloudflare has announced the beta launch of Cloudflare Containers, a new capability now available to all paid users.
The feature allows developers to run containerized applications directly on Cloudflare’s global network, expanding the possibilities for what can be built and deployed alongside Cloudflare Workers.
Designed for speed, flexibility, and global scale, Containers let developers execute backend services, batch workloads, or resource-heavy processes like media conversion closer to users.
Containers are fully integrated into the existing Workers platform, with a simple deployment process using wrangler deploy.
Cloudflare says developers can define container configurations in a few lines of code and deploy across its edge network without needing to manage region-specific infrastructure.
The new Container class allows on-demand instance creation, dynamic routing, and seamless integration with JavaScript logic.
A key use case is code sandboxing—containers can isolate user-generated or AI-generated code securely and launch within seconds in the nearest region.
Developers can also test and iterate locally using wrangler dev, with full observability through metrics and logs in the Cloudflare dashboard.
Containers support multiple instance sizes and are billed per usage with a "scale-to-zero" model. Initial configurations include up to 4 GiB of memory and flexible CPU, disk, and data egress options.
Charges apply per 10ms for compute, memory, and storage, with regional data egress rates and generous free tiers included in Workers Standard plans.
This launch marks a significant step toward enabling complete, globally-distributed applications—bringing containerized workloads closer to users while maintaining Cloudflare’s performance and security standards.
