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Comparison

Fastly Image Optimizer vs Imgix

On the evidence we track, Imgix leads this comparison with a composite score of 55/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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Fastly Image Optimizer49
★Imgix55
Score
vioscaleAI score
Fastly Image Optimizer49 / 100low · 38%
Imgix55 / 100medium · 73%
Pricing
Free tier
Fastly Image Optimizer✓
Imgix✗
Model
Fastly Image Optimizerfreemium
Imgixcommercial
Price level
Fastly Image Optimizerlow
Imgixmid
Starting price
Fastly Image Optimizer–
Imgix$25
Transparent
Fastly Image Optimizer✗
Imgix✓
Integrations
Count
Fastly Image Optimizer–
Imgix1
Security
Certifications
Fastly Image Optimizer–
ImgixData Privacy Framework (EU-US)
Gdpr
Fastly Image Optimizer✓
Imgix✓
Soc2
Fastly Image Optimizer–
Imgix✓
Trust center
Market
Availability
Content
Faq
Fastly Image Optimizer6 items
Imgix5 items

Capabilities

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

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

What each one is

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

Fastly Image Optimizer

A globally distributed edge platform providing content delivery and security services with flexible usage-based pricing, free tier, and enterprise support options.

Independently observed

Imgix

Leader

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.

Fastly Image Optimizer

Usage-basedFree tier

Free tier available. Usage-based pricing with volume discounts. Enterprise tier requires quote.

  • FreeFree
  • GrowthUsage-based pricing with volume discounts
  • EnterpriseContact sales
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Imgix

Leader
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
Fastly Image Optimizer✓
Imgix✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Fastly Image Optimizer✓
Imgix✓

Integrations

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

Fastly Image Optimizer

Not documented yet.

Imgix

Leader
1 total
  • Google Cloud Marketplace
Independently observed
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