Comparison

Cloudflare Images vs Imgix

On the evidence we track, Cloudflare Images leads this comparison with a composite score of 61/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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★Cloudflare Images61
Imgix55
Score
vioscaleAI score
Cloudflare Images61 / 100medium · 51%
Imgix55 / 100medium · 73%
Pricing
Free tier
Cloudflare Images✓
Imgix✗
Model
Cloudflare Imagesfreemium
Price level
Cloudflare Imagesmid
Imgixmid
Starting price
Cloudflare Images$20
Imgix$25
Transparent
Cloudflare Images✓
Imgix✓
Integrations
Count
Cloudflare Images4
Imgix1
Security
Certifications
Cloudflare Images–
Gdpr
Cloudflare Images✓
Imgix✓
Soc2
Cloudflare Images–
Imgix✓
Market
Availability
Content
Faq
Cloudflare Images5 items
Imgix5 items

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for image optimization. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Capabilities
Architecture model
Cloudflare ImagesManaged cloud API CDN
ImgixManaged cloud API CDN
On the fly URL parameter resizing and cropping
Cloudflare Images✓
Imgix✓
Auto webp avif format negotiation via browser headers
Cloudflare Images✓
Imgix✓
AI smart crop face detection centering
Cloudflare Images-
Imgix✓
Lossless and perceptual lossy compression algorithms
Cloudflare Images-
Imgix✓
Global CDN edge delivery network included
Cloudflare Images✓
Imgix✓
Watermarking and text overlay via URL API
Cloudflare Images-
Imgix✓
Video transcoding and gif to mp4 conversion
Cloudflare Images-
Imgix✓
Svg sanitization and optimization
Cloudflare Images-
Imgix-
Dashboard analytics for bandwidth cache hit ratio
Cloudflare Images-
Imgix✓
SOC2 type ii
Cloudflare Images-
Imgix-
ISO 27001
Cloudflare Images-
Imgix-
Pricing model
Cloudflare Images-
ImgixFlat monthly tier

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

Cloudflare Images

Leader

A platform for storing, optimizing, and globally delivering images with automatic format conversion and responsive sizing. Leverages a global CDN to serve content quickly, with AI-powered transformations and intelligent caching to reduce bandwidth consumption.

Independently observed

Imgix

Imgix enables developers and teams to optimize, transform, and deliver images and video at scale using a credit-based system, AI tools, and a global CDN for fast delivery worldwide.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

Cloudflare Images

Leader
from $20/moHybridFree tier

Free tier available. Pro from $20/mo billed annually or $25/mo billed monthly. Business from $200/mo billed annually or $250/mo billed monthly.

  • FreeFree
  • Pro$20/mo + $25/mo
  • Business$200/mo + $250/mo
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Imgix

from $25/moSubscription30-day trial

From $25/mo for 100 credits/month. 30-day free trial, no credit card required.

  • Indie$25/mo or $250/yr (100 credits/month)
    • Format conversion and compression
    • Cropping and focal point detection
    • Overlays, masks, and watermarks
    • AI-generated tags and alt text
    • Image to video conversion
    • +3 more
  • Team$75/mo or $750/yr (375 credits/month)
    • Format conversion and compression
    • Cropping and focal point detection
    • Overlays, masks, and watermarks
    • AI-generated tags and alt text
    • Image to video conversion
    • +3 more
  • Small Teams Expanding$150/mo or $1,500/yr (830 credits/month)
    • Format conversion and compression
    • Cropping and focal point detection
    • Overlays, masks, and watermarks
    • AI-generated tags and alt text
    • Image to video conversion
    • +3 more
  • Growing Teams$300/mo or $3,000/yr (1,875 credits/month)
    • Format conversion and compression
    • Cropping and focal point detection
    • Overlays, masks, and watermarks
    • AI-generated tags and alt text
    • Image to video conversion
    • +3 more
  • Large Teams$500/mo or $5,000/yr (3,570 credits/month)
    • Format conversion and compression
    • Cropping and focal point detection
    • Overlays, masks, and watermarks
    • AI-generated tags and alt text
    • Image to video conversion
    • +3 more
  • EnterpriseContact sales
    • Unlimited credits
    • Custom workflows
    • Advanced controls
    • Dedicated support
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Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
Cloudflare Images✓
Imgix✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Cloudflare Images✓
Imgix✓

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

Cloudflare Images

Leader
4 total
  • Workers
  • R2
  • KV
  • D1
Independently observed

Imgix

1 total
  • Google Cloud Marketplace
Independently observed
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