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picfit vs Thumbor
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| Fact | picfit | Thumbor |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | Python |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Stars | 2.3k | 11k |
| Latest | 0.18.1 | 7.8.0 |
| Last push | 2026-11-02 | 2026-11-11 |
| Release cadence | about 24 days between releases | about 208 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 5 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace imgix. Alternatives to imgix →
PartialpicfitResizes and crops images from URL parameters, with storage backends and caching; fewer transformations.
Full replacementThumborOn-demand cropping, resizing and filters, with smart cropping based on feature detection.
picfit
picfit
unsigned The latest release, 0.18.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Thumbor
unsigned The latest release, 7.8.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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