Stop wasting 47+ hours configuring S3.
Ship in 5 minutes instead.
UploadBird handles your file uploads, CDN delivery, and security so you can focus on building features your customers actually pay for.
Works seamlessly with your stack
One SDK. Every framework.
The problem
Building file uploads from scratch isslowly killing your startup.
Every hour you spend configuring S3 buckets, debugging CORS errors, and setting up CDNs is an hour you're not shipping features that make money.
S3 bucket nightmares
Configuring IAM policies, CORS headers, and bucket permissions for hours
47 hours
avg setup time
CDN complexity
Setting up CloudFront distributions, cache invalidations, and custom domains
$2,400
avg monthly cost
Security blind spots
Exposing API keys, missing malware scans, and no audit trails
68%
of breaches
Surprise bills
Unpredictable egress costs and bandwidth charges that explode at scale
340%
cost overruns
The average developer wastes $2,400/month and 47 hours on file upload infrastructure.
That's $28,800/year and 564 hours you'll never get back.
The solution
What if you could get all of thatin 5 minutes flat?
Drop any file here
See how fast uploads can be (demo only, files not stored)
export const fileRouter = {
imageUploader: f({ image: { maxFileSize: "4MB" } })
.middleware(async ({ req }) => {
const user = await auth(req); // Your auth, runs before upload
if (!user) throw new UploadThingError("Unauthorized");
return { userId: user.id };
})
.onUploadComplete(async ({ metadata, file }) => {
console.log("Upload complete:", file.url);
// File is now on global CDN with audit log
}),
} satisfies FileRouter;<UploadButton endpoint="imageUploader" />← That's it. You're done.Everything included
One price. Zero surprises.
Server-first security
Authenticate on your server before uploads. No exposed keys, no security holes.
Global CDN
325k+ edge nodes deliver files instantly worldwide. Automatic optimization included.
Built-in protection
Malware scanning, NSFW detection, and audit trails. Keep your app safe by default.
Transparent pricing
No hidden fees, no calculators. Start free, scale predictably. Simple as that.
Use cases
Built for whatever you're building
User avatars & profiles
Instant image optimization, smart cropping, and automatic resizing for any device.
E-commerce products
High-quality product images with automatic format conversion and lazy loading.
Document management
Secure document uploads with virus scanning, access controls, and audit logs.
Video content
Adaptive streaming, thumbnail generation, and global delivery for video files.
Chat attachments
Real-time file sharing with previews, inline rendering, and size limits.
Data exports
Generate and deliver large files securely with signed URLs and expiration.
The honest comparison
Why waste time reinventing the wheel?
| DIY (S3 + CDN) | Uploadcare | UploadBird | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup time | Days/weeks | Hours | 5 minutes |
| Server-side auth | Build yourself | Limited | Built-in |
| Malware scanning | Third-party | $66/mo add-on | Included |
| Global CDN | Configure yourself | Included | 325k+ nodes |
| Type-safe SDK | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Starting price | $50+/mo | $66/mo | FREE |
0+
CDN nodes
135
Countries
0+
Requests/week
0%
Uptime SLA
The value stack
Here's everything you get
Total value if you built this yourself:
$1,700/mo
Your price with UploadBird Pro:
$39/mo
That's a 98% discount
Enterprise-grade security
Security that lets you sleep at night
SOC 2 Type II
Annual audits verify our security controls meet enterprise standards.
GDPR Compliant
Data residency options and DPA available for EU customers.
HIPAA Ready
BAA available for healthcare applications handling PHI.
Encryption
AES-256 at rest, TLS 1.3 in transit. Your files are always protected.
Malware Scanning
Every upload is scanned in real-time before storage.
Audit Logs
Complete trail of every upload, download, and deletion.
Simple pricing
Pick a plan. Start shipping.
No hidden fees. No surprise bills. No BS.
Starter
Perfect for validating your idea
- 2GB storage
- 1,100 operations/month
- 15MB max file size
- 7 days of audit logs
- Community support
Pro
For apps that need to scale
- 100GB storage
- 150,000 operations/month
- 500MB max file size
- 30 days of audit logs
- Regions + private files
- Priority support
Scale
For serious applications
- 500GB included storage
- 500,000 operations/month
- 5GB max file size
- $0.06 per GB beyond 500GB
- Custom CDN domain
- Dedicated support
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Try UploadBird risk-free. If you're not completely satisfied within 30 days, we'll refund 100% of your payment. No questions asked.
FAQ
Got questions? We've got answers.
We'll notify you before you hit your limits. On the Starter plan, uploads pause until the next billing cycle. On Pro and Scale, you can enable automatic overage billing or set hard caps. No surprise bills—you're always in control.
Yes! We offer free migration assistance for Pro and Scale plans. Our team will help you transfer files, update URLs, and configure redirects. Most migrations complete within 24-48 hours with zero downtime.
By default, files are stored in US-East with global CDN distribution. Pro and Scale plans can choose specific regions (US, EU, APAC) for data residency requirements. All storage is redundant across multiple availability zones.
Enterprise plans can connect their own S3-compatible storage (AWS S3, GCS, R2, MinIO) while using UploadBird for processing, CDN, and security features. Contact sales for private cloud deployment options.
We have official SDKs for JavaScript/TypeScript (Node.js, React, Vue, Svelte, Next.js, Nuxt, Remix, Astro, SolidJS), with community SDKs for Python, Go, Ruby, and PHP. Our REST API works with any language.
Absolutely. If you're not completely satisfied within the first 30 days, we'll refund 100% of your payment. No questions asked. We're that confident you'll love UploadBird.
Ready to stop wasting time?
Join 10,247 developers who shipped their file uploads in under 5 minutes. Your future self will thank you.