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Avidemux vs imgproxy
Both stand on image compression software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1
Visit Avidemux Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+4
Choose imgproxy if you need a self-hosted HTTP image server with extensive transformations, format support, and security controls. Teams needing its Pro previews, advanced compression, or automatic best-format selection should consider Pro; its listed starting price is $49 a month.
Visit imgproxyThe facts
| Avidemux | imgproxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | imgproxy Pro 16 workers: $499 a year |
| Plans published | 2 | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | imgproxy |
| Website | avidemux.sourceforge.net | imgproxy.net |
| On image compression software | #2 of 85 | #1 of 85 |
Avidemux: what it does well
imgproxy: what it does well
- Processes images through URL-based options and chained pipelines.
- Supports a broad range of image formats, including AVIF and JPEG XL.
- Can optimize output based on browser format support.
- Offers security controls such as signed URLs and SVG sanitization.
- Integrates with several monitoring and error reporting services.
What to know first
- Self-hosted deployment requires a suitable environment.
- Pro's listed starting price is $49 a month.
- Higher worker counts are priced on request.
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