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ImageKit vs imgproxy
Both stand on image cdn services. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone
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.
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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.
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| ImageKit | imgproxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Lite: $9 a month | imgproxy Pro 16 workers: $499 a year |
| Plans published | 4 | 7 |
| Maker | ImageKit | imgproxy |
| Website | imagekit.io | imgproxy.net |
| On image cdn services | #2 of 26 | #1 of 26 |
ImageKit: 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
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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