Uploadcare
Uploadcare: A developer-focused media platform with APIs, transformations, CDN delivery, and large-file support. Ranked #10 of 33 in Image Hosting by our editors (8.3/10); pricing: Free plan · 14-day trial; best for developers needing large-file media delivery.
At a glance
- Editor score8.3 / 10
- PricingFree plan · 14-day trial
- Best forDevelopers needing large-file media delivery
- Free planYes
- Paid from$66/mo
- Storage limit10 GB
- Founded2011
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Multipart uploads support files up to 5 TB per file
- CDN delivery, transformations, and responsive image delivery
- Validation, MIME filtering, malware checking, and signed URLs
Where it doesn't
- Free plan limits files to 500 MB and 1,000 operations monthly
- Pro starts at $66 per month with annual billing
- Enterprise uses custom plan limits and custom pricing
Our verdict on Uploadcare
Uploadcare is a file management platform and CDN for user-generated content in web and mobile applications. It gives developers upload widgets, Upload and REST APIs, built-in storage, image processing, moderation tools, and delivery controls. Its direct, multipart, URL, and signed upload options suit applications that collect and serve images or other media, while responsive delivery and on-the-fly transformations support image-heavy experiences.
Pricing scales by usage and operational needs. The Free plan costs $0 per month and includes 1,000 operations monthly, a 500 MB maximum file size, an uploading widget and API, basic image transformations, CDN delivery, and signed uploads. Pro costs $66 per month with annual billing and adds 5,000 operations monthly, 10 GB of storage, 25 GB of monthly traffic, a 1 GB maximum file size, signed URLs, and three team members. Business costs $166 per month with annual billing and raises the allowances to 50,000 operations, 50 GB of storage, 125 GB of monthly traffic, and a 10 GB maximum file size, along with custom Upload API and CDN CNAME options. Enterprise adds custom plan limits, files up to 5 TB, AWS S3 storage connection, a project management API, and enterprise security and support.
The platform fits teams that want upload, processing, storage, and delivery capabilities behind one service. Integrations include JavaScript, Node.js, Swift, Kotlin, Amazon S3, Cloudflare R2, Google Cloud Storage, and Azure Blob Storage, with web, iOS, Android, and API support. File validation, MIME filtering, malware checking, signed URLs, and private sharing add controls for application-managed media. Uploadcare is a strong choice for developers handling large files or varied delivery workflows. Teams needing only basic image hosting may find the paid tiers and broader API surface more than they need.
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Uploadcare fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $66/mo |
| Storage limit | 10 GB |
| Bandwidth limit | 25 GB |
| Max file size | 1024 MB |
| API access | Yes |
| Private sharing | Yes |
| Custom domain | Yes |
| Image transformations | Yes |
| Free trial | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 8 integrations: JavaScript, Node.js, Swift, Kotlin, Amazon S3, Cloudflare R2 … |
| Pricing | Free plan · 14-day trial (source) |
| Website | uploadcare.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Uploadcare integrations
Uploadcare lists 8 integrations on its own site.
- JavaScript
- Node.js
- Swift
- Kotlin
- Amazon S3
- Cloudflare R2
- Google Cloud Storage
- Azure Blob Storage
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