Key takeaways
- Cloudflare Workers: no servers, global by default, lowest operational effort.
- AWS or other clouds: very flexible, but you design and operate the setup.
- VPS: simple to start, but single-location and fully self-maintained.
At a glance
| Cloudflare Workers | AWS / cloud | VPS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Servers to manage | None | Some (or managed services you configure) | Yes |
| Global by default | Yes | If you deploy to several regions | No |
| SSL | Automatic | Configured by you | Configured by you |
| DDoS protection | Included at network level | Available as add-on services | Depends on host |
| Operational effort | Low | Medium to high | Medium |
Which to choose
For a branded web terminal whose job is to deliver the MT5 WebTrader securely and quickly worldwide, Cloudflare Workers offer the best effort-to-result ratio. Cloud platforms make sense when the terminal is part of a larger custom system you are building.