The free plan is genuinely usable on its own. Pro adds a custom domain, password protection, and bigger file limits when sharing becomes daily work. Studio raises the file ceiling again, carries 5 custom domains, and adds priority support.
No account needed to try it. Anonymous links stay live for 7 days and carry a small attribution line on HTML pages, free accounts keep links live forever without one.
$0 / forever
For personal projects, side hustles, and trying things out.
Most popular
$12 / month
For freelancers and small teams who share files every day.
$29 / month
For agencies and small teams sharing on behalf of clients.
The differences laid out side by side. No asterisks, no hidden visitor caps, no plans that change shape next year.
| Feature | Free | Pro | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active links | 10 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| File size limit | 25MB | 250MB | 1GB |
| Visitor caps | None | None | None |
| Open analytics | Counts only | Full + exports | Full + exports |
| QR code on every link | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Password protection | No | Yes | Yes |
| Link expiry control | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Custom domains | No | 1 | 5 |
| API access | 20 requests/min | 60 requests/min | 150 requests/min |
| API keys | 2 | 10 | 30 |
| NudgeHost branding removed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Same URL on file update | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Priority support | No | No | Yes |
Pro is $120 per year versus $144 if you pay monthly.Studio is $290 per year versus $348. Open Manage billing from your dashboard to move between monthly and annual.
No. You can upload up to 3 files of 25MB each without an account, and those links stay live for 7 days. Create a free account to keep links live forever and get 10 slots.
Yes. The free plan stays free for as long as you want. 10 active links, 25MB per file, no expiry on your links unless you set one. No credit card required at signup.
Yes. Cancel from your dashboard at any point. Your account drops back to the free tier at the end of the billing cycle, and your existing links keep working. Uploading and file changes pause while you are holding 10 links or more.
Your links keep working and nothing is deleted. Password protection is a Pro feature, so a password already on a link can be removed but not changed. Once a free account is holding 10 links or more, uploading, replacing a file, and changing expiry settings are paused. Delete a link or upgrade and they start working again.
Yes. Annual plans save you 2 months. Pro is $120/year (versus $144 paid monthly), Studio is $290/year (versus $348). Open Manage billing from your dashboard to move between monthly and annual.
Yes. Students with a .edu address and registered nonprofits get 50 percent off Pro. Email support@nudgehost.com with your verification.
No card, no expiry, no surprises. Upgrade when (and if) you outgrow it.
Get started free