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ImageKit
by ImageKit
What ImageKit is
ImageKit is a media processing and delivery service for images and videos. It transforms media in real time, with options including resizing, cropping, overlays, and other URL-based transformations. Video tools include adaptive HLS and DASH streaming, subtitles, chapters, shoppable overlays, and analytics. Developers can connect through an API and SDKs and integrations for React, Next.js, Angular, Vue.js, Android, and iOS. The service also includes digital asset management that applies tags and metadata using AI and plain-English prompts, plus creative automation for producing banner variations from templates, interface edits, or CSV uploads. Teams can use shared templates, secure sharing, contextual collaboration, and asset workflows. ImageKit connects to S3, GCS, Blob, or HTTP origins and can work with existing CDNs and storage. Security features include signed URLs and a web application firewall, and the company lists ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II certifications. A free plan is available; paid plans start at $9/mo.
Who it suits
ImageKit suits developers and teams that need to process and deliver images or video, manage media assets, and collaborate on creative workflows. Its integrations cover several web frameworks and mobile platforms.
What it does well
- Real-time image and video transformations
- Adaptive HLS and DASH streaming features
- AI tagging and metadata for asset management
- Connects to existing origins, CDNs, and storage
- Free plan available with monthly limits
What to know first
- Free plan has 20 GB monthly bandwidth
- Free plan includes 3 GB DAM storage
- Free image uploads limited to 25 MB
- Paid plans start at $9/mo
Limits
Forever free includes 20 GB monthly bandwidth, 3 GB DAM storage, two user logins, and monthly limits on processing and AI extensions. Free image uploads are limited to 25 MB.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Forever free | billed monthly · 20 GB monthly bandwidth · 3 GB DAM storage · 2 user logins · Monthly limits on processing and AI extensions | Free |
| Lite | billed monthly · 40 GB bandwidth · 10 GB DAM storage · Usage-based overage for bandwidth and storage · 3 user logins | $9 a month |
| Pro | billed monthly · 225 GB bandwidth · 225 GB DAM storage · Custom domain name · 5 user logins · Advanced DAM sharing and collaboration | $89 a month |
| Enterprise | Custom limits · SSO and multi-account setup · Advanced security controls · On-call support | On request |
As imagekit.io lists them, read 27 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit https://imagekit.io/.
- Start on the Forever free plan, or choose Lite at $9 a month.
- Connect through the API or an available SDK or integration.
- Connect an S3, GCS, Blob or HTTP origin, or use existing CDNs and storage.
Verdict
ImageKit combines media delivery and transformation with DAM, video, and collaboration tools. Check its plan limits and upload caps against your requirements before choosing a plan.
Questions
Is ImageKit free?
Yes. Forever free costs nothing, billed monthly. It includes 20 GB monthly bandwidth, 3 GB DAM storage and two user logins.
What does Lite cost?
Lite costs $9 a month, billed monthly. It includes 40 GB bandwidth, 10 GB DAM storage and three user logins.
Which platforms does ImageKit support?
SDKs and integrations include React, Next.js, Angular, Vue.js, Android and iOS, among others. API access is available.
What media types does it support?
Supported asset types include images, videos, audio and raw files.
Can ImageKit connect to existing storage?
It connects to S3, GCS, Blob or any HTTP origin and works with existing CDNs and storage.
Who makes ImageKit?
The maker is ImageKit, founded in 2017.
Facts from ImageKit's own pages
- API access
- Yes · imagekit.io, 20 Sept 2026
- Media processing
- Processes and delivers optimized images and videos in real time, including resizing, cropping, overlays, and transformations. · imagekit.io, 27 Sept 2026
- Company reach
- Trusted by 300K developers and more than 3,000 high-growth businesses in 85 countries. · imagekit.io, 27 Sept 2026
- Creative automation
- Creates thousands of on-brand banner variations from templates, UI edits, or CSV uploads. · imagekit.io, 27 Sept 2026
- DAM capabilities
- AI-powered DAM organizes assets using automatically generated tags and metadata from plain-English prompts. · imagekit.io, 27 Sept 2026
- Founded
- 2017 · imagekit.io, 23 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · imagekit.io, 20 Sept 2026
- Free plan limits
- 20 GB bandwidth, 3 GB DAM storage, 2 users, 500 video units, and 650 extension units monthly. · imagekit.io, 27 Sept 2026
- Origin integrations
- Connects S3, GCS, Blob, or any HTTP origin and works with existing CDNs and storage. · imagekit.io, 27 Sept 2026
- Prepay discount
- Prepaying between $500 and $5,000 provides an instant 15% discount. · imagekit.io, 27 Sept 2026
- Pricing model
- Pay only for what you use, with predictable pricing and no surprise invoices. · imagekit.io, 27 Sept 2026
- Security certifications
- Uses signed URLs and WAF, with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II certifications. · imagekit.io, 27 Sept 2026
- Paid from
- 9 · imagekit.io, 20 Sept 2026
- Storage limit
- 10 · imagekit.io, 20 Sept 2026
- Supported platforms
- SDKs and integrations include React, Next.js, Angular, Vue.js, Android, iOS, and more. · imagekit.io, 27 Sept 2026
- Support options
- Support ranges from community and email support to dedicated, phone, and Slack support on Enterprise. · imagekit.io, 27 Sept 2026
- Team collaboration
- Supports shared templates, secure sharing, contextual collaboration, and team asset workflows. · imagekit.io, 27 Sept 2026
- Trial and refund
- The page lists refund questions but does not state trial or refund terms. · imagekit.io, 27 Sept 2026
- Upload limits
- Free, Lite, and Pro image upload limits are 25 MB, 40 MB, and 50 MB respectively. · imagekit.io, 27 Sept 2026
- Video features
- Offers adaptive HLS and DASH streaming, subtitles, chapters, shoppable overlays, and analytics. · imagekit.io, 27 Sept 2026
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