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Cloudinary

Image and video management, optimization and delivery

A managed media platform for transforming, optimizing, storing and delivering images and video across websites and apps.

Ongoing cost

Free tier

Setup cost

$0

Tech comfort needed

6/10

What the plans cost

Free

Free

limited monthly credits

Plus

$89/mo

annual billing; verify current allowances

Advanced

$224/mo

annual billing; verify current allowances

Public list prices checked on 2026-09-17. Always confirm on the provider's own pricing page before you buy.

What you get

  • Responsive image transformation
  • Video optimization
  • Media asset management
  • Automatic formats and compression
  • Global delivery

Works with

  • Shopify
  • WordPress
  • Adobe
  • Contentful
  • Vercel

How it rates

Ease of use
5/10
Speed to launch
6/10
Design control
3/10
Room to grow
9/10
Add-ons and extensions
9/10
Selling products
3/10
Courses
2/10
Memberships
2/10
Search visibility
5/10
Support
7/10

Best suited to

  • App / software
  • Online store
  • Portfolio
  • Content / publishing

What to watch out for

  • Limited control over how the site looks.
  • Credit model combines several usage types
  • Advanced workflows need developer setup
  • Costs rise with transformations and delivery volume

Partner programme

Cloudinary Partner Program

Official technology and solution partner program.

partner · checked 2026-09-17 · confidence: high · official details

Startup programme

Cloudinary for Startups

Official startup program advertises media credits; eligibility and benefit size require approval.

checked 2026-09-17 · confidence: high · official details

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