Which is cheaper, Mux or UploadThing?

UploadThing is 2.0x cheaper than Mux. Mux starts at $0/mo, UploadThing starts at $0/mo.

Does Mux have a free tier?

Yes, Mux offers a free tier with freeDeliveryMinutes: 100000.

Mux has significant switching cost. UploadThing has moderate switching cost. UploadThing is easier to switch away from.

Storage

Mux

Video infrastructure for developers with encoding, storage, and delivery APIs

Switching Cost: significant

UploadThing

← More affordable

Developer-friendly file upload service for Next.js and other frameworks with no bandwidth fees

Switching Cost: moderate

Budget-wise, UploadThing is clearly more affordable at roughly a 2.0x price difference.

If budget is your primary constraint, UploadThing is the clear winner with its more wallet-friendly pricing structure.

If budget is your primary constraint, UploadThing is the clear winner with its more wallet-friendly pricing structure.

Price Difference

2.0x

UploadThing is cheaper by $10/mo

Switching Costs

UploadThing

Lower switching costs for easier migration