File storage and media CDN for AI agents
6 APIs compared on price, free tier, MCP support and real usage. Prices from the vendors' pricing pages, checked Oct 9, 2026.
| API | Free | Price | SDK downloads / wk | GitHub stars | MCP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudinary AI-powered image and video management, transformation, and optimized delivery APIs. |
25 monthly credits, 3 users, 1 account | Free plan · paid from $99/mo | — | — | |
| Pinata IPFS file storage and pinning service with gateways and CDN. |
1GB storage, 500 files, 10GB bandwidth, 10K... | Free plan · paid from $20/mo | — | — | |
| UploadThing File upload service with server-side authentication and dashboard for managing uploaded files. |
2GB storage, unlimited uploads/downloads | Free plan · paid from $10/mo | — | — | |
| NFT.Storage Store NFTs with verifiable long-term storage backed by IPFS and Filecoin. |
— | $4.99 / GB | — | — | |
| Mux Video streaming, storage, and processing with AI-powered workflows. |
100K free monthly delivery minutes, 100K... | Free plan · paid from $20/mo | — | — | MCP |
| Storacha (web3.storage) S3-compatible object storage with no egress fees or API request charges. |
1 TB free for 30 days, no credit card required | Free plan · paid from $5.99/mo | — | — |
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