Pantry API alternatives

Free JSON storage for small projects. If it doesn't fit your project, here are the 10 best free Cloud Storage & File Sharing APIs to use instead in 2026, out of 18 in the directory.

For reference, Pantry API: No API key needed · Callable from the browser (CORS) · HTTPS.

1
FileUp API
Online · 745 ms
Temporary file hosting with upload API, expiration times, and view limits.
- No API key needed
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS ?
2F
File.io API
Online · 855 ms
Super simple file sharing, convenient, anonymous and secure.
- No API key needed
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS ?
3T
The Null Pointer API
Online · 677 ms
No-bullshit file hosting and URL shortening service.
- No API key needed
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS ?
4
Quip API
Online · 3188 ms
File Sharing and Storage for groups.
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
apiKeyHTTPSCORS
5
ddownload API
Online · 759 ms
ddownload.com - Fast and Free File Hosting.
- HTTPS
apiKeyHTTPSCORS ?
6
Filestack API
Online · 411 ms
Filestack File Uploader & File Upload API.
- HTTPS
apiKeyHTTPSCORS ?
7
GoFile API
Online · 476 ms
Unlimited size file uploads for free.
- HTTPS
apiKeyHTTPSCORS ?
8
Gyazo API
Online · 497 ms
Save & Share screen captures instantly.
- HTTPS
apiKeyHTTPSCORS ?
9
Imgbb API
Online · 469 ms
Simple and quick private image sharing.
- HTTPS
apiKeyHTTPSCORS ?
10
Pastebin API
Online · 641 ms
Pastebin.com is the number one paste tool since 2002.
- HTTPS
apiKeyHTTPSCORS ?

Pantry API vs alternatives

Pantry API compared with its alternatives
API	API key	HTTPS	CORS	Uptime	Response	Rating
Pantry	No	Yes	Yes	Up	870 ms	Not rated
FileUp	No	Yes	Unknown	Up	745 ms	Not rated
File.io	No	Yes	Unknown	Up	855 ms	Not rated
The Null Pointer	No	Yes	Unknown	Up	677 ms	Not rated
Quip	Required	Yes	Yes	Up	3188 ms	Not rated
ddownload	Required	Yes	Unknown	Up	759 ms	Not rated
Filestack	Required	Yes	Unknown	Up	411 ms	Not rated
GoFile	Required	Yes	Unknown	Up	476 ms	Not rated
Gyazo	Required	Yes	Unknown	Up	497 ms	Not rated

Head-to-head comparisons

Pantry API alternatives FAQ

What is the best free alternative to the Pantry API in 2026?

The top-ranked free alternatives to the Pantry API are FileUp API, File.io API and The Null Pointer API, all in the Cloud Storage & File Sharing category. Rankings combine access (API key, HTTPS, CORS), daily uptime checks and developer ratings.

How many Cloud Storage & File Sharing APIs are similar to the Pantry API?

The directory lists 18 other free Cloud Storage & File Sharing APIs. This page compares the top ones side by side.