Quick Comparison
| Feature | ThatWebHostingGuyUS | Cloudflare Pages |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $50/mo (3 sites, all features) | Free tier (unlimited sites) |
| Human Support | ✓ Direct access to Joseph | ✗ Community/docs only (free) |
| Git Deployments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom Domains | ✓ Unlimited | ✓ Unlimited |
| Free SSL | ✓ | ✓ |
| Edge Network | US-based (Ozarks) | 300+ locations globally |
| Edge Functions | ✗ Coming soon | ✓ Workers integration |
| Build Minutes | Unlimited | 500/mo free, then $5/1000 |
| Bandwidth | Included in plan | Unlimited (free) |
| Preview Deployments | ✓ | ✓ |
| KV Storage | ✗ | ✓ Workers KV |
When to Choose ThatWebHostingGuy
Best For
- Projects needing personal support
- Developers who value simplicity
- US-based audiences
- Avoiding the Cloudflare learning curve
- Small teams wanting direct access
Consider Cloudflare If
- Global edge performance is critical
- You need Workers/KV storage
- Budget is extremely tight (free tier)
- You're already using Cloudflare DNS
- Unlimited bandwidth matters most
The Cloudflare Ecosystem
Cloudflare Pages is powerful when combined with their ecosystem: Workers, KV, R2 storage, D1 database, and more. But this power comes with complexity. If you're not using these features, you're paying (in time) for infrastructure you don't need.
ThatWebHostingGuy is focused: static site hosting done well, with human support. No decision paralysis, no complex pricing tiers, no need to understand edge computing concepts.
Support Reality Check
Cloudflare's free Pages tier has no direct support - you get documentation and community forums. Their Pro plan ($25/mo) adds email support, but response times vary.
With ThatWebHostingGuy, Joseph personally handles every support request. Response time is typically under 4 hours. For developers who've spent hours searching forums for answers, this is transformative.
The Verdict
Choose ThatWebHostingGuy for personal support, simplicity, and predictable pricing. Choose Cloudflare Pages if you need global edge performance, Workers integration, or the free unlimited bandwidth.
Start with TWHG - $50/mo