1CDN: an Uploadcare alternative
1CDN is an EU-hosted file CDN that does one thing well: store your files and serve them fast over HTTPS, public or behind a time-limited signed link, on a flat plan by file count. You upload from the dashboard or a single REST call and get a URL: data resident in the EU, bill predictable. It's perfect for teams who want dependable storage and delivery without a usage meter ticking.
Uploadcare focuses on file handling in the browser: a smart upload widget, on-the-fly image transformations and a catalog of integrations, billed on usage across uploads, transformations and traffic. It targets products where in-app uploading and image processing are core.
1CDN deliberately keeps it simple: store and serve, with public and private links built in and nothing usage-based to forecast. We're honest that we don't transform images. If that's central to your product, Uploadcare fits. But if you just need files online in the EU with predictable cost and signed-link privacy, 1CDN is the cleaner, cheaper-to-reason-about choice.
At a glance
| Feature | 1CDN | Uploadcare |
|---|---|---|
| Core focus | Simple EU file storage + HTTPS delivery | Upload widget + media processing |
| Image transformations | No: store & serve as-is, nothing to configure | Yes (on-the-fly) |
| Pricing model | One flat plan by file count, predictable | Usage-based across uploads / transforms / traffic |
| Private files | Built-in signed links (5 min–7 days), no setup | Signed URLs via project settings |
| Data residency | EU | Configurable |
| API | Simple REST API, snippets in 8 languages | REST API + upload widget |
Which should you choose?
Choose 1CDN if…
- You want EU residency by default and one flat, predictable bill, with no usage meter.
- You want simple store-and-serve with public links and time-limited private links built in.
- You want to be live in minutes with a REST API instead of integrating a processing platform.
- You'd rather not pay for image transformations and a widget you don't use.
Choose Uploadcare if…
- You need a drop-in upload widget and on-the-fly image transformations as core features.
FAQ
Does 1CDN transform images like Uploadcare?
No, by design. 1CDN stores and serves files as-is, so there's nothing to configure and nothing extra to pay for. If on-the-fly image transformations are central to your product, Uploadcare fits; if you need predictable EU-hosted storage and delivery, 1CDN is the simpler option.
Can I share files privately?
Yes. Generate a time-limited signed link (5 minutes to 7 days) on demand, built in, with no extra setup or access-control project to wire up.
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