imgproxy vs PixelMod

imgproxy is a self-hosted HTTP server that transforms images on demand using a source URL and processing options. It can resize, crop, trim, rotate, pad, watermark, apply filters and color adjustments, and chain processing steps. Sources include HTTP(S), local files, Amazon S3-compatible storage, Google Cloud Storage, Azure Blob Storage, and OpenStack Swift. Supported formats include JPEG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, JPEG XL, GIF, SVG, ICO, HEIC, BMP, TIFF, and animated GIF and WebP. Optimization can remove metadata and ICC profiles, quantize PNGs, and serve WebP, AVIF, or JPEG XL when a browser supports the format. imgproxy can run in Docker, Kubernetes with Helm, cloud environments, or on a local machine. Security options include signed URLs, authorization headers, source and file-size limits, dimension checks, URL expiration, and SVG sanitization. Pro adds video, PDF, and Photoshop previews, advanced compression and watermarking, object detection and cropping, automatic format selection, and priority support. The open-source version uses the MIT license. A free plan and 14-day trial are listed; Pro starts at $49 a month.

PixelMod is an image editor that combines background removal, image upscaling, optimization, resizing, watermarking, and editable layers through its Layers Beta feature. Users can apply settings to batches of images and export the results as a ZIP. It accepts PNG, JPG/JPEG, and WEBP input. Its macOS and Windows desktop apps process images locally and can work offline after sign-in. In the web version, uploads are encrypted in transit, processed temporarily, and deleted after processing. PixelMod says submitted images are not used to train AI models. The free plan includes five web downloads per month, unlimited desktop downloads, a 0.5 MP maximum, and the Standard model. Starter costs $7 a month and provides a 16 MP maximum with Maximum Quality; Pro costs $14 a month and provides a 25 MP maximum. Desktop requirements are macOS 12 or later on Apple Silicon or Intel, or Windows 10/11 64-bit. Paid subscriptions renew automatically until cancelled through the customer portal.