UPYun
Chinese CDN and cloud storage provider (又拍云) focused on media acceleration, edge computing, image/video processing.
Our Verdict
Solid media-focused cloud in China, impractical for foreign teams without a local entity or Chinese-speaking ops.
Pros
- Strong image and video processing in China
- Integrated CDN and object storage
- Edge compute offering for media workloads
- Competitive pricing in Chinese market
Cons
- Limited presence outside mainland China
- English docs and support weak
- Smaller than Alibaba or Tencent Cloud rivals
- Onboarding requires Chinese business entity
Best for: Media and content platforms operating inside China with local ICP and entity
Not for: Global-first teams without Chinese entity or Mandarin-capable operations
When to Use UPYun
Good fit if you need
- Chinese CDN and media processing for image and video acceleration
- Object storage with CDN for Chinese media and content companies
- Edge computing and image transformation at Chinese PoPs
- Video transcoding and streaming CDN for Chinese platforms
- Cost-effective Chinese CDN alternative for media-heavy apps
Lock-in Assessment
Medium 3/5
Lock-in Score 3/5
Pricing
Price wrong?UPYun Pricing
- Pricing Model
- usage
- Free Tier
- No
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
1,000
1001K10K100K1M
10,000
1K10K100K1M10M
Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
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