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Alibaba Image Search
What Alibaba Image Search is
Alibaba Image Search is a web service for finding images through uploaded pictures. It combines image-based search with shopping search, returning mixed results for workflows that begin with visual material rather than typed keywords. API access is available, and every listed subscription includes unlimited API calls. The service uses paid monthly subscriptions organized by image capacity and queries per second (QPS). The starting plan supports 100,000 images at 1 QPS for $300 a month and includes a 1-month free trial. A second priced plan supports 2,500,000 images at 5 QPS for $800 a month. Additional subscription tiers cover capacities from 2,500,000 up to 40,000,000 images, with 5 or 10 QPS options depending on the tier. Alibaba Image Search runs on the web and accepts uploaded images as input. It does not provide a free plan, mobile app, or browser extension. Teams choosing a subscription can match the image allowance and QPS level to their expected search volume, while using the API for application-based access.
Who it suits
Alibaba Image Search suits teams that need to search from uploaded images, especially when shopping results or API access matter. It is also aimed at workloads that can be matched to defined image capacities and QPS levels.
What it does well
- Searches from uploaded images
- Includes shopping search
- Provides API access
- Unlimited API calls on listed plans
- Supports up to 40,000,000 images
- Offers a 1-month free trial on entry plan
What to know first
- No free plan
- Starts at $300 a month
- No mobile app
- No browser extension
Limits
The entry plan allows 100,000 images at 1 QPS for $300 a month. The 2,500,000-image plan allows 5 QPS for $800 a month; each listed plan includes unlimited API calls.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 100,000 images / 1 QPS | Subscription (1-month free trial) · 100,000 images · 1 QPS · Unlimited API calls | $300 a month |
| 2,500,000 images / 5 QPS | Subscription · 2,500,000 images · 5 QPS · Unlimited API calls | $800 a month |
| 2,500,000 images / 10 QPS | Subscription · 2,500,000 images · 10 QPS · Unlimited API calls | On request |
| 5,000,000 images / 5 QPS | Subscription · 5,000,000 images · 5 QPS · Unlimited API calls | On request |
| 5,000,000 images / 10 QPS | Subscription · 5,000,000 images · 10 QPS · Unlimited API calls | On request |
| 10,000,000 images / 5 QPS | Subscription · 10,000,000 images · 5 QPS · Unlimited API calls | On request |
| 10,000,000 images / 10 QPS | Subscription · 10,000,000 images · 10 QPS · Unlimited API calls | On request |
| 20,000,000 images / 5 QPS | Subscription · 20,000,000 images · 5 QPS · Unlimited API calls | On request |
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Getting started
- Open the Alibaba Cloud Image Search website
- Choose a subscription capacity and QPS level
- Use the 1-month free trial on the 100,000-image plan
- Upload images through the web service
- Connect through the available API
Verdict
Pick Alibaba Image Search if uploaded-image queries, shopping search, and API access fit your workflow. The subscription structure offers several image and QPS capacities, with the entry tier including a 1-month trial. Look elsewhere if you need a free option or mobile and browser-extension access.
Questions
Does Alibaba Image Search have a free plan?
No. It is offered through paid subscription plans.
How much does the entry plan cost?
The 100,000 images / 1 QPS plan costs $300 a month and includes a 1-month free trial.
Is there a larger priced plan?
Yes. The 2,500,000 images / 5 QPS plan costs $800 a month.
Which platforms support Alibaba Image Search?
It is available on the web.
Can developers use an API?
Yes. API access is available, and the listed plans include unlimited API calls.
Does it offer shopping search?
Yes. Shopping search is included.
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