Yes, ImgBB has a permanent free tier alongside its paid plans. The free plan includes 32 MB maximum file size per image upload. FreeTier.co estimates the free tier at about $2.00/mo.
About
ImgBB is an image hosting service that lets users upload images from a computer, by drag and drop, paste, or image URL, and then share direct image links, BBCode, or HTML thumbnails. It also exposes an API and a browser plugin for uploads.
The free offering supports uploads up to 32 MB per image on the landing page, with options to create albums, edit or resize images, and set automatic deletion timing. The pricing page describes a free service with paid Pro plans that add features such as no ads, direct linking, unlimited space, replace image support, 64 MB file size per image, and API access.
- Image upload and sharing workflow
- 32 MB upload limit
- Direct links, BBCode, HTML thumbnails
- Browser plugin and API access
- Album creation and image editing
- Automatic image deletion options
Free Tier Value
This free tier is a usable image-hosting offer with core upload and sharing capability, but it is capped by a 32 MB per-image limit and lacks the Pro extras like no ads, direct linking, unlimited space, replace-image, and API access. Compared with the cheapest paid option at $3.99/month, it looks worth about $2/month - roughly half of the Pro plan’s value - and account creation/sign-in is required to save albums.
What's included in the free tier
Verified
- 32 MB maximum file size per image upload.
- Create albums, edit, and resize uploaded images.
- Choose automatic deletion timing for uploads.
- Direct links, BBCode, and HTML thumbnail code for every upload.
See ImgBB pricing for current limits.
Paid plans
Monthly Plan
- file size per image
- 64 MB
- No Ads
- Direct Linking
- Unlimited space
- Replace image feature
- 64 MB file size per image
- API Access
Annual Plan
- file size per image
- 64 MB
- No Ads
- Direct Linking
- Unlimited space
- Replace image feature
- 64 MB file size per image
- API Access
3 Year Pro
- file size per image
- 64 MB
- No Ads
- Direct Linking
- Unlimited space
- Replace image feature
- 64 MB file size per image
- API Access
Pricing extracted from ImgBB's pricing page. Always verify current pricing before committing.
Common questions
Is ImgBB free forever?
Yes. ImgBB has a permanent free tier alongside its paid plans, though the allowance typically resets each month.
What happens when you exceed ImgBB's free tier?
You move to a paid plan. ImgBB's cheapest paid plan is 3 Year Pro at $3.99 / month.
What is ImgBB's free tier worth?
ImgBB's free tier is worth about $2.00 per month. That maps to an FTV score of 40/100. The FTV score is explained at freetier.co/ftv.
