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Compare Cloudinary and ImageKit 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (85.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$224.00
$0.00 Per Month
Cloudinary
Star Rating
(166)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$224.00
Free Trial is available
Browse all 6 pricing plansImageKit
Star Rating
(282)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (85.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Cloudinary excels in image optimization, receiving high praise for its ability to handle large files and upscale images significantly. Users appreciate features like testing transformations, which streamline their workflow and enhance productivity.
- Users say that ImageKit stands out for its cost-effectiveness, particularly for small businesses. Many have switched from Cloudinary due to pricing concerns, highlighting ImageKit's affordable CDN and image optimization services as a major advantage.
- Reviewers mention that Cloudinary offers a more comprehensive set of features, including robust GitHub integration and a user-friendly interface for managing assets. This has made it a preferred choice for users who need a powerful digital asset management solution.
- According to verified reviews, ImageKit shines in ease of setup and user experience, with many users noting that the platform is straightforward to implement. This has made it particularly appealing for those looking for a quick and efficient solution.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Cloudinary has a higher overall satisfaction score, ImageKit's recent feedback indicates strong performance in areas like asset delivery speed and centralized management, which are crucial for maintaining a responsive website.
- Users report that Cloudinary's support quality is commendable, but ImageKit has received even higher marks in this area, with users appreciating the responsive and helpful customer service that enhances their overall experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Cloudinary
Advanced
$224.00
Engaging visual experiences with advanced features.
- Custom domain (CNAME) support
- Optional HTTPS SSL Certificate
- Authentication Options
ImageKit
Forever Free
$0.00
Per Month
Free forever with all the essential features
- 25GB Bandwidth
- 5GB Storage with complete Digital Asset Management platform
- 3 User seats
Free Trial
Cloudinary
Free Trial is available
ImageKit
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
134
9.3
226
Ease of Use
8.4
134
9.4
233
Ease of Setup
8.7
106
9.3
172
Ease of Admin
8.1
54
9.3
116
Quality of Support
8.6
107
9.3
169
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
54
9.2
107
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
129
9.4
212
Features by Category
Interface and Performance
8.6
83
9.0
93
|
Verified
8.0
84
8.6
88
|
Verified
8.0
84
8.6
83
|
Verified
8.4
82
8.9
85
|
Verified
6.9
84
8.5
65
Asset Management
9.1
85
9.3
96
|
Verified
8.2
83
9.0
82
|
Verified
8.7
85
9.2
95
|
Verified
7.7
82
8.4
70
|
Verified
7.2
78
8.6
65
|
Verified
7.0
78
8.2
67
|
Verified
7.2
73
Feature Not Available
7.1
75
Feature Not Available
Media Types
8.0
73
8.3
61
|
Verified
7.0
72
7.8
50
9.5
83
9.6
99
|
Verified
Administration
7.4
77
8.9
70
7.7
81
8.8
70
|
Verified
7.4
77
8.9
77
7.0
71
8.8
60
7.3
74
8.6
59
Agentic AI - Digital Asset Management
6.8
33
8.2
11
Content
Not enough data
9.3
56
Not enough data
8.9
56
Not enough data
8.4
57
Agentic AI - Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Not enough data
6.7
7
Security
Not enough data
9.2
57
Not enough data
8.4
52
Management
Not enough data
8.8
55
Not enough data
8.5
54
Not enough data
8.1
54
Integration
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
52
Hosting
7.7
18
Not enough data
6.5
17
Not enough data
5.0
16
Not enough data
Management
7.8
17
Not enough data
8.5
17
Not enough data
7.6
17
Not enough data
6.5
17
Not enough data
Marketing
5.9
16
Not enough data
5.8
16
Not enough data
7.0
17
Not enough data
6.0
16
Not enough data
Insights
6.9
16
Not enough data
7.3
17
Not enough data
Generative AI
4.9
18
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
7.3
18
Not enough data
5.9
17
Not enough data
6.9
16
Not enough data
6.3
15
Not enough data
6.4
16
Not enough data
5.4
16
Not enough data
Security
7.9
18
Not enough data
7.9
18
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Hosting
5.5
10
Not enough data
5.7
10
Not enough data
6.2
10
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
API Features
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.6
11
8.3
5
8.8
12
7.7
5
8.2
10
Feature Not Available
Security and Compliance
8.5
12
Feature Not Available
8.8
11
8.1
6
7.0
10
Feature Not Available
8.5
12
8.6
6
Technical Features
7.3
59
8.6
103
7.0
59
8.5
101
Optimization Features
8.3
57
8.4
88
8.3
61
8.8
95
Content Delivery Network (CDN) Type
7.7
56
8.8
92
8.6
57
9.3
100
8.4
52
8.7
89
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Photo Editing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Cloudinary and ImageKit are categorized as Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS), Digital Asset Management, and Image Optimization
Unique Categories
Cloudinary is categorized as Video Hosting and Photo Editing
ImageKit is categorized as Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Cloudinary
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
ImageKit
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Retail
10.5%
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
6.3%
Computer Software
6.3%
Marketing and Advertising
5.6%
Information Technology and Services
5.6%
Other
65.7%
Computer Software
13.7%
Information Technology and Services
9.6%
Retail
6.3%
Internet
5.2%
Marketing and Advertising
4.8%
Other
60.5%
Discussions
Is Cloudinary free to use?
1 Comment
PP
At some extent, Yes. It offer 25000 transformations for free for a month. And 25 GB of media storage for free.Read more
What is RES Cloudinary?
1 Comment
Official Response from Cloudinary
Cloudinary incorporates robust Content Delivery Network (CDN) features to efficiently distribute media assets across the web. With strategically located edge...Read more
Is Cloudinary a database?
1 Comment
Official Response from Cloudinary
No, Cloudinary is a cloud-based service that manages media assets, such as images and videos, for websites and apps. Cloudinary's servers handle the upload,...Read more
How do I decrease Bandwidth usage
1 Comment
RN
There are a few things that you should be doing. These are in line with the image-related metrics on popular tools like Google PageSpeed.
- Resize the...Read more
How can I improve my page speed using imagekit and cloudflare?
1 Comment
Official Response from ImageKit
Hello,
Thank you for considering ImageKit.
ImageKit can improve your online store's page speed by doing the following:
- Automatically Optimizes the...Read more
What is service worker and how do I add it in order to utilise the network optimisation feature?
1 Comment
RN
A service worker can be considered as a Javascript that runs in the background in a browser and can determine the user's network and intercept the requests...Read more
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