Uploadcare
Cloud file storage software
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$66 per month
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What is Uploadcare
Uploadcare is a cloud-based file handling platform that provides upload, storage, delivery, and transformation services for files such as images and videos. It is typically used by developers and product teams to add file upload and media processing capabilities to web and mobile applications via APIs, SDKs, and UI widgets. The product emphasizes programmable workflows (e.g., transformations, optimization, and CDN delivery) rather than end-user file sharing or team collaboration features.
Developer-first APIs and SDKs
Uploadcare provides APIs, client libraries, and upload widgets that help teams embed file upload and management into applications. This approach fits product-led use cases where storage and processing must be integrated into an existing app rather than used as a standalone repository. It can reduce the need to build custom upload pipelines, validation, and handling logic from scratch.
Built-in media processing
The platform includes capabilities commonly needed for media-heavy applications, such as image transformations and optimization workflows. These functions support consistent handling of assets across devices and network conditions without requiring separate processing infrastructure. For teams comparing general-purpose cloud storage tools, this integrated processing can simplify architecture when the primary workload is media delivery.
Delivery via CDN endpoints
Uploadcare supports delivering stored assets through CDN-style URLs, which helps with global distribution and caching for frequently accessed files. This is useful for applications serving public or semi-public media where performance depends on edge delivery. It aligns with use cases where file storage is tightly coupled with content delivery rather than internal document collaboration.
Not a collaboration workspace
Uploadcare is not designed as a team file-sharing or document collaboration environment with folders, permissions for business users, and workspace governance. Organizations looking for end-user portals, shared drives, or knowledge spaces may need additional software. This can make it less suitable as a primary company-wide cloud storage destination.
App integration required
The product is most effective when implemented by developers within an application using APIs/SDKs and configuration. Teams without engineering resources may find it harder to adopt compared with turnkey cloud storage tools that provide complete end-user experiences out of the box. Implementation effort can include front-end integration, security rules, and lifecycle management.
Storage governance varies by need
Enterprises that require advanced storage administration features (e.g., complex retention policies, legal hold, or deep integration with enterprise identity and DLP tooling) may find gaps depending on their compliance model. Uploadcare focuses on application asset pipelines, so governance capabilities may not match those of enterprise-focused storage management suites. Buyers should validate audit logging, access controls, and data residency options against internal requirements.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 1,000 operations/month; 10 MB max file size; Uploading widget & API; Basic image transformations; CDN delivery; Signed uploads; Webhooks; Personal use only. |
| Pro | $66 per month (monthly billing) | 100,000 operations/month included; 1 GB max file size; Auto-moderation on upload; Malicious content filtering; Automated image optimization; Content-aware crop & resize; Automated responsive images; Document conversion; Asynchronous video processing; Adaptive bitrate streaming; Signed URLs; 3 team members. Overage rates: $0.50 per 1,000 operations; $0.50 per GB traffic; $0.50 per GB storage. Yearly billing offers ~16% savings (site toggle). |
| Business | $166 per month (monthly billing) | 250,000 operations/month included; 10 GB max file size; Automated AVIF compression; Uploader whitelabeling; Custom Upload API domain; Custom CDN CNAME; Custom OAuth applications; Dedicated solution engineer; Performance & security review; 4 team members. Overage rates: $0.45 per 1,000 operations; $0.45 per GB traffic; $0.45 per GB storage. |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | Custom operations limits; File size up to 5 TB; Traffic and storage price matching; Connect AWS S3 storage; Okta SSO; Project management API; Free migration; Enterprise SLAs, HIPAA & SOC2 compliance; Dedicated solution architect; Private Slack channel. Contact sales for pricing. |
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