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Comparison

Gumlet vs Kraken.io

On the evidence we track, Gumlet leads this comparison with a composite score of 79/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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★Gumlet79
Kraken.io73
Score
Vioscale score
Gumlet79 / 100medium · 54%
Kraken.io73 / 100low · 37%
Pricing
Free tier
Gumlet✓
Kraken.io✓
Model
Gumletfreemium
Kraken.iofreemium
Price level
Gumletlow
Kraken.iolow
Starting price
Gumlet$6
Kraken.io$5
Transparent
Gumlet✓
Kraken.io✓
Integrations
Count
Gumlet12
Kraken.io7
Security
Gdpr
Gumlet✓
Kraken.io–
Iso27001
Gumlet✓
Kraken.io–
Soc2
Gumlet✓
Kraken.io–
Market
Availability

Capabilities

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

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

What each one is

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

Gumlet

Leader

A media infrastructure service that enables hosting and streaming of video and image content with automatic format optimization, DRM protection, and adaptive delivery. Provides APIs and SDKs for developers, real-time analytics, and CDN acceleration across web and mobile platforms.

Independently observed

Kraken.io

A cloud-based image processing service that minimizes image file sizes across multiple formats to help websites load faster and reduce bandwidth usage. It provides optimization through a web browser interface, API, and integrations with content management systems.

Independently observed

Pricing

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

Gumlet

Leader
from $6/moSubscriptionFree tier

From $6/month (annual billing). Free tier available.

  • FreeFree
    • 1 seat
    • 60 storage mins
    • 100 GB bandwidth/mo
    • 60 mins live streaming/mo
    • 4K and HDR10 support
    • +3 more
  • Creator$6/month billed annually
    • 2 seats
    • 1,000 storage mins
    • 3,000 GB bandwidth/mo
    • 1,000 mins live streaming/mo
    • Remove Gumlet branding
    • +3 more
  • Growth$19/month
    • 5 seats
    • 3,000 storage mins
    • 2,000 mins live streaming/mo
    • CRM integrations
    • Channel custom domain
    • +2 more
  • Business$99/month
    • 10 seats
    • 15,000 storage mins
    • 4,000 mins live streaming/mo
    • Live chat - priority support
    • Dynamic Watermark
    • +2 more
  • EnterpriseContact sales
    • Customised storage solution
    • Customized streaming CDN
    • Uncapped Live Streaming
    • Volume discounts on pricing
    • Single Sign-On (SSO) support
    • +5 more
as of verify ↗

Kraken.io

from $5/moHybridFree tier

Free (100 MB) to $79/mo (60 GB quota). Yearly billing includes 2-month discount.

  • FreeFree
    • Full API Access
    • Web Interface
    • WordPress Plugin
    • Magento Extension
    • Kraken.io Cloud Storage
  • Micro$5/mo ($50/yr, save 2 months)
    • Full API Access
    • Web Interface PRO
    • WordPress Plugin
    • Magento Extension
    • Kraken.io Cloud Storage
  • Basic$9/mo ($90/yr, save 2 months)
    • Full API Access
    • Web Interface PRO
    • WordPress Plugin
    • Magento Extension
    • Kraken.io Cloud Storage
  • Advanced$19/mo ($190/yr, save 2 months)
    • Full API Access
    • Web Interface PRO
    • WordPress Plugin
    • Magento Extension
    • Kraken.io Cloud Storage
  • Premium$39/mo ($390/yr, save 2 months)
    • Full API Access
    • Web Interface PRO
    • WordPress Plugin
    • Magento Extension
    • Kraken.io Cloud Storage
  • EnterpriseContact sales
    • Full API Access
    • Web Interface PRO
    • WordPress Plugin
    • Magento Extension
    • Kraken.io Cloud Storage
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

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

Platforms
Web
Gumlet✓
Kraken.io✓
iOS
Gumlet✓
Kraken.io✗
Android
Gumlet✓
Kraken.io✗
CLI
Gumlet✓
Kraken.io✗
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Gumlet✓
Kraken.io✓

Integrations

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

In common (2)
  • WordPress
  • Magento

Gumlet

Leader
12 total - 10 not shared
  • Next.js
  • React
  • Angular
  • Vue.js
  • Node.js
  • React Native
  • ChatGPT
  • Claude
  • Perplexity
  • Cursor
Independently observed

Kraken.io

7 total - 5 not shared
  • AWS S3
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Rackspace CloudFiles
  • SoftLayer
  • Gulp
Independently observed

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.