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UPYun

Chinese CDN and cloud storage provider (又拍云) focused on media acceleration, edge computing, image/video processing.

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CN Est. 2010 Active CDN / Edge / Acceleration

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

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.

Lock-in Assessment

Medium 3/5
Lock-in Score
3/5

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