Subscription Tiers
Imperial offers four tiers designed to scale with your needs. All plans include zero egress fees and unlimited bandwidth.Free
Perfect for trying out Imperial
Starter
For hobbyists and side projects
Pro
For creators and growing platforms
Business
For teams and production apps
Detailed Comparison
- Storage & Operations
- Features
- Pricing
| Feature | Free | Starter | Pro | Business |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage | 1 GB | 5 GB | 10 GB | 200 GB |
| Monthly Operations | 10,000 | 100,000 | 1,000,000 | 5,000,000 |
| Class A Operations | 1.0 weight | 1.0 weight | 1.0 weight | 1.0 weight |
| Class B Operations | 0.1 weight | 0.1 weight | 0.1 weight | 0.1 weight |
| Bandwidth | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Egress Fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
What are Operations?
Operations measure your API usage. Imperial uses a weighted system:Class A Operations (1.0 weight)
Class A Operations (1.0 weight)
Heavy operations that modify or create resources:
- Uploading files
- Deleting files
- Updating metadata
Class B Operations (0.1 weight)
Class B Operations (0.1 weight)
Light operations that only read data:
- Viewing files via
/v/:idendpoint - Serving images from CDN
Example Usage
With the Pro tier (1M operations/month):- Upload 100,000 files (100K operations)
- Those files get 9,000,000 views (900K operations)
- Total: 1M operations ✅
Zero Egress Fees
Unlike traditional image hosts, Imperial never charges for bandwidth or traffic:Imperial uses Cloudflare R2 storage with zero egress fees. Your content can go viral without bankrupting you.
Storage Optimization
Maximize your storage with these features:Auto-Compression
- Reduce image file sizes by 40-70%
- Configurable quality levels (50-100)
- No visible quality loss on most images
- Automatic for images, skipped for videos
Smart Deletion
- Delete old uploads to free space
- Bulk delete from dashboard
- Instant storage reclamation
Upgrading Your Plan
1
Choose Your Plan
Visit the Billing page in your dashboard
2
Select Monthly or Yearly
Save 17% with yearly billing
3
Complete Checkout
Secure payment via Stripe
4
Instant Activation
Your new limits are active immediately
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I exceed my storage limit?
What happens if I exceed my storage limit?
You won’t be able to upload new files until you either:
- Delete old uploads to free up space
- Upgrade to a higher tier
- Enable compression to reduce file sizes
What happens if I exceed my operations limit?
What happens if I exceed my operations limit?
Your uploads and API requests will be rate-limited until the next billing cycle. Existing files remain accessible via CDN.Consider upgrading if you consistently hit your limit.
Can I downgrade my plan?
Can I downgrade my plan?
Yes, you can downgrade at any time. Changes take effect at the end of your current billing period. If your usage exceeds the lower tier’s limits, you’ll need to delete files first.
Do you offer refunds?
Do you offer refunds?
We offer a 14-day money-back guarantee for first-time subscribers. Contact support via Discord to request a refund.
Can I get a custom plan?
Can I get a custom plan?
Business tier customers can contact us for custom enterprise plans with higher limits, dedicated support, and SLA guarantees.
Is there a free trial?
Is there a free trial?
The Free tier is available indefinitely with no credit card required. You can test Imperial’s features before committing to a paid plan.