ImageKit free tier includes Real-time image and video optimization with CDN — Forever free $0 / mo… Catalogue date September 2026.

ImageKit Free Tier 2026 caution

Why caution: discovered 2026-09-05 · effective date unknown — The free tier now offers 3 GB of DAM storage and 500 video units instead of 20 GB storage and 1,000 video processing units. Bandwidth is 20 GB. Source ↗ Full history ↓

A verdict here is not a fixed property of the vendor. A one-off pricing event demotes a vendor while its recorded date falls in the last 180 days and then lapses on its own, with nothing about the vendor having changed; a standing condition — a free tier withdrawn, a product retired — does not lapse with time. This one rests on a record discovered 2026-09-05 · effective date unknown, so it lapses on 2027-03-05 unless we record something new first.

Limits, pricing history. Catalogue date September 2026. Last updated 2026-09-22.

ImageKit's free tier offers Real-time image and video optimization with CDN — Forever free $0 / mo… We rate it caution — one recorded limit reduction, discovered 2026-09-05.

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Tier

Free

Free Tier Details

Real-time image and video optimization with CDN — Forever free $0 / mo. Includes: 20 GB bandwidth Monthly limit, 3 GB DAM storage Fixed limit, 500 video units Monthly limit, 650 extension units Monthly limit, 2 users Fixed limit, 500 purge requests Monthly limit.

We read that on 2026-09-22 from https://imagekit.io/plans/, and our check recorded: the page names ImageKit as "imagekit" and states "$0".

When You'll Outgrow ImageKit's Free Tier

At 20 GB bandwidth, you'll need to upgrade.

Pricing Change History (1 recorded)

reduced discovered 2026-09-05 · effective date unknown high impact

The free tier now offers 3 GB of DAM storage and 500 video units instead of 20 GB storage and 1,000 video processing units. Bandwidth is 20 GB. Source ↗

Before: Real-time image and video optimization with CDN — 20 GB bandwidth/month, 20 GB media storage, unlimited image transformations, 1,000 video processing units. No credit card required

After: Forever free $0 / mo. Includes: 20 GB bandwidth Monthly limit, 3 GB DAM storage Fixed limit, 500 video units Monthly limit, 650 extension units Monthly limit, 2 users Fixed limit, 500 purge requests Monthly limit.

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  "tool": "search_deals",
  "arguments": {
    "query": "ImageKit",
    "limit": 5
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ImageKit free?

Yes, ImageKit offers a free tier: Free. Real-time image and video optimization with CDN — Forever free $0 / mo. Includes: 20 GB bandwidth Monthly limit, 3 GB DAM storage Fixed limit, 500 video units Monthly limit, 650 extension units Monthl...

What is ImageKit's free tier?

ImageKit's free tier is called "Free". Real-time image and video optimization with CDN — Forever free $0 / mo. Includes: 20 GB bandwidth Monthly limit, 3 GB DAM storage Fixed limit, 500 video units Monthly limit, 650 extension units Monthly limit, 2 users Fixed limit, 500 purge requests Monthly limit.

Is ImageKit's free tier reliable?

ImageKit's free tier requires caution because of one specific recorded change, discovered 2026-09-05: The free tier now offers 3 GB of DAM storage and 500 video units instead of 20 GB storage and 1,000 video processing units. Bandwidth is 20 GB. Source: https://imagekit.io/plans/

Is ImageKit's free tier good for production?

ImageKit's free tier is usable for prototyping and development, but we rate it caution because of one recorded limit reduction, discovered 2026-09-05. Consider alternatives with more stable pricing for critical services.

What changed in ImageKit's pricing?

ImageKit has had 1 recorded pricing change. Most recently: The free tier now offers 3 GB of DAM storage and 500 video units instead of 20 GB storage and 1,000 video processing units. Bandwidth is 20 GB. Source: https://imagekit.io/plans/ (discovered 2026-09-05).

When will I outgrow ImageKit's free tier?

At 20 GB bandwidth, you'll need to upgrade. When you outgrow the free tier, evaluate paid plans against alternatives — sometimes a competitor's free tier covers what you need.

What category is ImageKit in?

ImageKit is categorized under Storage on AgentDeals.

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