koigrid vs Cloudinary / imgix
On-the-fly image optimization by URL — the flat-rate alternative to Cloudinary, imgix and Vercel Images.
Cloudinary and imgix made URL-based image transforms ubiquitous. koigrid gives you the essentials — resize, WebP/AVIF, quality — from allowlisted sources, at a flat rate and right next to your Storage and apps, drivable by an agent token.
| Feature | koigrid | Cloudinary / imgix |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Flat rate | Per transform / bandwidth |
| Resize + WebP/AVIF | Yes | Yes |
| Allowlisted sources (anti-SSRF) | Yes | Yes |
| Just a URL | Yes | Yes |
| Next to your storage/apps | Yes (same platform) | No |
| Manage by AI agent | Native | API |
What koigrid improves
One platform
Optimize straight from your koigrid Storage and apps.
Flat, predictable
One price — no per-transform or per-GB bill.
Agent-native
Configure and read usage from your LLM via the API.
Frequently asked questions
Is koigrid cheaper than Cloudinary / imgix?
koigrid is flat-rate with bandwidth included — no per-GB egress or per-request fees. For a comparable setup you usually pay a lot less (see the estimate above).
Can I migrate from Cloudinary / imgix without lock-in?
Yes. koigrid runs on portable primitives — standard PostgreSQL, S3-compatible storage and containers — so you can move in (or out) whenever you want.
Is my data hosted in the EU?
Yes. koigrid is EU-hosted (on Hetzner) with data sovereignty by default.
Can I run everything from an API or an AI agent?
Yes — koigrid is API-first and agent-native: every action has an API and a scoped token, with llms.txt and OpenAPI so an LLM can operate it end to end.