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Gcore CDN vs Uploadcare
Both stand on cdn services. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Gcore CDN combines web and video delivery with listed network capacity, security controls, and a free PAYG entry point. Buyers should account for usage overages, request charges, and VAT exclusion when considering its listed pricing.
Visit Gcore CDN Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Uploadcare combines file intake, CDN delivery, and image processing with integrations for web and mobile projects. Check the Free plan’s personal-use restriction and usage limits, or consider the listed Pro plan at $66 per month.
Visit UploadcareThe facts
| Gcore CDN | Uploadcare | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Pro: $66 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Uploadcare |
| Website | gcore.com | uploadcare.com |
| On cdn services | #7 of 35 | #3 of 35 |
Gcore CDN: what it does well
- Free PAYG includes 1 TB monthly traffic
- More than 210 points of presence across six continents
- Includes DDoS mitigation and a web application firewall
- Video delivery supports DRM and up to 4K
What to know first
- Prices do not include VAT
- Traffic overage costs €0.01 per GB
- Requests beyond 1 billion incur a listed charge
- No built-in player
Uploadcare: what it does well
- Accepts direct, multipart, and URL uploads.
- Provides image transformations and automatic optimization.
- Lists mobile SDKs and web integrations.
- Scans uploads for malicious files.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to personal use.
- Free plan caps files at 500 MB.
- Exceeding Free limits suspends service until next month.
- Pro is listed at $66 per month.
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