Filestack

At a glance

• Editor score
  9.0 / 10
• Pricing
  Free plan · paid from $69/mo
• Best for
  Apps needing uploads plus image CDN delivery
• Free plan
  Yes
• Paid from
  $69/mo
• URL transformations
  Yes
• Facts checked
  20 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Free plan includes uploads, transformations, storage, and CDN delivery
  • 20+ upload sources plus web, iOS, Android, and API support
  • Responsive delivery, WebP/AVIF, workflows, and AI processing

• Where it doesn't

  • Free plan is limited to 1 GB bandwidth and 500 uploads
  • Custom CNAME delivery requires a premium plan and sales contact
  • Advanced usage scales through multiple paid tiers

Our verdict on Filestack

Filestack provides APIs and SDKs for uploading, storing, transforming, and delivering files through a CDN. It is designed for developers building SaaS products, education platforms, content management systems, print applications, and other services that handle user-generated files. The platform supports web applications, REST backends, iOS, and Android, combining a web file picker with API-based uploads, connected sources, processing workflows, and image delivery controls.

The pricing structure starts with a Free plan that includes 1 GB of bandwidth, 500 uploads, 1,000 transformations, 1 GB of Filestack Storage, and 1 workflow. The Start plan costs $69 per month and raises capacity to 75 GB of bandwidth, 20,000 uploads, 50,000 transformations, and 50 GB of storage, while adding support for up to 5 team members. Grow costs $199 per month and includes 200 GB of bandwidth, 50,000 uploads, 150,000 transformations, 150 GB of storage, 3 workflows, and up to 10 team members. Scale costs $379 per month with 400 GB of bandwidth, 125,000 uploads, 300,000 transformations, 350 GB of storage, 5 workflows, and 10+ team members. Enterprise uses custom allotments and team limits.

Its strongest fit is an application that needs more than a basic image CDN. Filestack combines 20+ connected upload sources with URL-based transformations, responsive image delivery, global CDN caching, automatic WebP and AVIF delivery, and resumable uploads. Workflow-based processing and AI-based detection, classification, and moderation extend the platform beyond delivery alone. Choose it when uploads, transformation, storage, and distribution need to sit behind one integration. Choose another option if the Free plan’s capacity is too restrictive or if you need custom CNAME delivery without a premium sales process.

Filestack pricing

All 5 Filestack plans and prices →

Filestack fact sheet

Filestack integrations

Filestack lists 20+ integrations on its own site — the 15 named here are the ones its pages call out.

• Facebook
• Instagram
• Google Drive
• Dropbox
• Webcam
• Video
• Audio
• Evernote
• Flickr
• Box
• GitHub
• Gmail
• Google Photos
• OneDrive
• Custom Source

See all Filestack integrations →

Alternatives to Filestack

• Cloudflare ImagesA flexible image CDN with free transformations and usage-based hosted delivery.9.0
• ImageKitA flexible image and video CDN with transformations, DAM tools, and a free plan.4.6
• CloudinaryA broad media platform for teams managing visual assets across web and API workflows.4.6

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• File Transfer Services

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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