Looking for an ImageKit alternative?
Most projects just need hosting.
PixelVault does one thing well: upload images, get CDN URLs. No transformation credits to manage, no bandwidth overages to worry about.
When PixelVault is the better choice
You don't need transforms
If you're just hosting images — screenshots, user uploads, blog assets — you don't need a transformation pipeline. Save 90% on your image hosting bill.
Your agents need autonomy
AI coding agents can discover PixelVault via llms.txt and register without human intervention. ImageKit requires a browser-based signup flow.
You want simple billing
No bandwidth credits, no transformation quotas, no overages. One flat price with zero egress fees.
ImageKit alternative FAQ
Is there a free ImageKit alternative?
Yes. PixelVault's free tier includes 200 MB storage, 500 uploads per month, and 1 GB of bandwidth, with no credit card required and no trial expiry.
Does PixelVault do real-time image transformations like ImageKit?
Not yet — transformations are on the roadmap. ImageKit specializes in real-time, URL-based resizing and optimization. If that's central to your product, ImageKit is the better fit; if you mainly need to upload and serve images from a CDN, PixelVault does that today without transformation quotas.
Is PixelVault cheaper than ImageKit?
PixelVault starts free and paid plans begin at $9/month with zero egress fees, so you avoid bandwidth overages and transformation credits entirely.
Can AI agents use PixelVault?
Yes. PixelVault exposes llms.txt, an OpenAPI 3.1 spec, and a remote MCP server, so an agent can discover it, register via one API call, and start uploading without any human running a browser signup.
Try PixelVault free
200 MB storage, 500 uploads/month, zero egress fees. No credit card.
Get started