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Bytescale

Bytescale β€” Image and file upload API with on-the-fly transformations, CDN delivery, and per-byte storage pricing.

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Our Verdict

Best for image/video heavy applications. Bytescale offers subscription from $7/month.

Pros

  • Image/video heavy applications
  • User-generated content platforms
  • Generous free tier for getting started

Cons

  • Text-only applications
  • Small file storage needs (<1GB)
Best for: Image/video heavy applications Not for: Small projects

When to Use Bytescale

Good fit if you need

  • Image/video heavy applications
  • User-generated content platforms
  • Media processing pipelines

Not the best choice if

  • Text-only applications
  • Small file storage needs (<1GB)

Consider instead: cdn-edge

Bytescale Pricing

Pricing Model
subscription
Free Tier
Yes
Entry Price
$7/month
Enterprise Available
Yes
Transparency Score
5/5
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Beta β€” estimates may differ from actual pricing

1,000
1001K10K100K1M

Estimated Monthly Cost

$25

Estimated Annual Cost

$300

Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.

Project Health

D

Health Score

102 10
Bus Factor

1

Last Commit

1 day

Release Freq

198d

Open Issues

0

Issue Response

1d

License

MIT

Last checked: 2026-04-16

Lock-in Assessment

Medium 3/5
Lock-in Score
3/5

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