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hostfunc vs Cloudflare Workers
hostfunc actually runs your functions on Cloudflare Workers — so this isn't really a head-to-head, it's a question of layers. Raw Workers give you a fast global runtime and Wrangler. hostfunc adds the platform on top: a web editor with one-click deploy, encrypted secrets, unified triggers, an MCP server, a forkable marketplace, and a live composition graph — without you managing Wrangler config, KV bindings, or dispatch namespaces.
| Capability | hostfunc | Cloudflare Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Runtime | Cloudflare Workers (under the hood) | Cloudflare Workers |
| Editor / deploy | Web editor + CLI, deploy in ~3s | Wrangler CLI / dashboard |
| Triggers | HTTP, cron, email, MCP — unified UI | HTTP, cron, email — via config |
| Agent / MCP native | Built-in MCP server + scratch functions | Not built-in |
| Secrets | Encrypted secrets UI, shared org connectors | wrangler secret / bindings |
| Composition + lineage | fn.executeFunction with live lineage | Service bindings; no lineage view |
| Marketplace | Public, forkable functions | None |
| Self-host | Yes — on your own CF account | Cloudflare-managed |
Choose hostfunc when
- You want the speed of Workers without managing Wrangler, bindings, or namespaces.
- You want a web editor, encrypted secrets UI, and a forkable marketplace on top.
- You want agents to manage your functions over MCP, with composition lineage built in.
Choose Cloudflare Workers when
- You want maximum low-level control over Workers, bindings, Durable Objects, KV, D1, and R2.
- You're comfortable managing Wrangler config and dispatch namespaces yourself.
- You don't need a managed editor, marketplace, or MCP layer.
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