Enterprise image optimization you own, control, and scale — for a flat monthly price.

ImageEngine Kube is the first self-hosted image optimization engine built for Kubernetes and Docker. Deploy it inside your own cloud, use your own CDN, and stop paying per-request fees that scale against you.

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Your image bill shouldn't be a surprise every month.

Stop bleeding your profit.

Usage-based billing is a trap for growing teams.

Credit-based image platforms charge you per transformation, per GB of bandwidth, and per GB of storage — often bundled into a single opaque "credit" that makes it nearly impossible to forecast costs. The more your traffic grows, the more responsive breakpoints you serve, and the more seasonal spikes you experience, the higher your bill climbs. You're essentially being penalized for success.

And because these platforms control the infrastructure, you're also handing over your data, your delivery pipeline, and your ability to switch providers without a painful migration.

A different model entirely.

Why choose kube?

ImageEngine Kube is enterprise-grade image optimization software that runs inside your infrastructure — not ours. You deploy it as a container in Kubernetes or Docker, point your existing CDN and image URLs to it, and get the same advanced optimization (device detection, auto-format conversion, smart compression) that powers 100,000+ domains — with none of the per-request billing.

You own the infrastructure.

Runs on your AWS, Azure, GCP, or on-prem environment. Your data never leaves your control.

You choose the CDN.

Kube works with any third-party CDN — CloudFront, Fastly, Cloudflare, Akamai, or whatever you already use.

You pay a flat rate.

One monthly license fee. No per-request charges, no bandwidth overages, no credit math. Your bill is the same whether you serve 10 million or 250 million images.

Enterprises typically save 40–60% compared to credit-based SaaS.

Don't take our word for it — model it yourself. Our pricing estimator lets you input your monthly image requests, average image size, and infrastructure costs, then shows you a side-by-side total cost of ownership: Kube's flat license + your AWS costs vs. what you'd pay a credit-based platform at the same volume.

At 100M requests/month, a typical enterprise saves over $2,800/mo with Kube — and the gap widens as traffic grows, because Kube's price stays flat while per-credit costs scale linearly.

Three steps. Under an hour.

Step 1.

Deploy the stack Deploy ImageEngine Kube to your Kubernetes cluster or as a Docker Compose stack.

Step 2.

Point your image traffic.

Update your CDN origin or image URLs to route through your Kube instance. Works with any CDN.

Step 3.

Optimize on autopilot

Kube automatically detects each requesting device, selects the optimal format (AVIF, WebP, JPEG XL), resizes, compresses, and serves — with up to 80% payload reduction.

Kubernetes-native. Developer-friendly. Finance-approved.

• Device-aware optimization — Powered by WURFL, the industry's most accurate device detection used by Google and Amazon. Knows exact screen width, PPI, and format support for every requesting device.
• Next-gen format support — Automatic conversion to AVIF, WebP, JPEG XL, JPEG 2000, and animated WebP/MP4.
• Observability ready — Prometheus-compatible metrics and health endpoints. Plug into your existing Grafana dashboards.
• API-compatible — URL-based directives for fine-grained control. Simple migration path from existing image URLs.
• WAF & DDoS options — Enterprise add-on for web application firewall and DDoS protection.

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Benefits

How Kube compares to credit-based image platforms.

• Superior Image Quality: Enhance your visuals with smart cropping and dynamic resizing for any device or application.
• Fast and Secure: Enjoy rapid deployment with enhanced security settings and continuous operational continuity.
• Scalable & Agile: Efficiently handle growing workloads with ease, supporting your business growth without disruption.

Still have questions?

Learn more about ImageEngine Kube.

How does ImageEngine Kube integrate with existing infrastructure?

ImageEngine Kube can be deployed within Kubernetes or as Docker containers and works seamlessly with any third-party CDN. It integrates into existing workflows and can scale without runaway fees.

What makes ImageEngine Kube cost-effective compared to traditional SaaS solutions?

It offers a predictable cost structure that doesn’t fluctuate with traffic or storage changes, providing more budget stability than traditional SaaS platforms.

How secure is my data with ImageEngine Kube?

You have complete control of security settings, with options for permission adjustments to enhance data protection.

Is ImageEngine Kube suitable for large-scale operations?

Yes, its containerized approach easily supports scalability, making it ideal for growing businesses.

What is required to deploy ImageEngine Kube?

ImageEngine Kube can be deployed on most generic hosting providers such as AWS, Digital Ocean, Azure, or Google Cloud, in addition to your existing infrastructure. Knowledge about technologies like Kubernetes and Docker is excellent, but our team is happy to assist with deployment if you need an extra hand.

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