Strovio vs UploadThing
UploadThing is a file upload service built for full-stack TypeScript apps, with adapters and upload components for many frameworks. Strovio is a file storage service with a plain REST API, a dashboard and an MCP server for AI agents. Choose UploadThing to add upload buttons to a TypeScript web framework; choose Strovio to store files from any language, script or agent and hand out links.
UploadThing facts were checked on 7 November 2026 on the UploadThing pricing page and the UploadThing docs.
| Strovio | UploadThing | |
|---|---|---|
| Plans | 14-day trial (2 GB), Pro $10 a month (25 GB), Team $28 a month (100 GB) | Free (2 GB), $10 a month (100 GB), Usage Based $25 a month (250 GB, then $0.08 per GB) |
| Built for | Any language that can make HTTP requests, plus a TypeScript SDK | Full-stack TypeScript apps: Next.js, Astro, SolidStart, SvelteKit, Nuxt and others, with React, Vue, SolidJS and Svelte components |
| Upload components for web apps | No | Yes |
| Plain REST API for scripts and other languages | Yes | Not compared here |
| Private files | Yes, on every plan | Listed on the $10 and Usage Based plans |
| Web dashboard for managing files | Yes, with folders, search, trash and share links | Yes |
| MCP server for AI agents | Yes, strovio-mcp (local stdio; check npm view strovio-mcp version for availability) | Not compared here |
Choose UploadThing if
- You are building a TypeScript web app and want ready-made upload components and framework adapters.
- You want a free plan rather than a trial.
Choose Strovio if
- You upload from scripts, back ends in any language, CI jobs or AI agents.
- You want people to browse and share the same files in a dashboard.
- You want an MCP server for your coding agent.
Frequently asked questions
Does Strovio have upload components for React?
No. Strovio is used from your server, scripts or agents; its API key must not be exposed in a browser.
Does Strovio have a free plan?
It has a 14-day free trial with 2 GB and no card, then paid plans.