
Gumlet
An AI-powered image and video optimization platform that automatically delivers media in the best format and size for faster loading.
Price: Freemium
Description
Gumlet optimizes images and videos in real-time, ensuring they are delivered quickly and efficiently across all devices. It automatically resizes, compresses, and formats media files based on the user's device, screen size, and network conditions, reducing bandwidth usage and significantly improving website performance. This tool is ideal for e-commerce sites, publishers, web developers, and any business that relies heavily on visual content for a smooth user experience.
Gumlet stands out by offering comprehensive media optimization for both images and videos, including advanced features like adaptive streaming, AI-driven quality adjustments, and a global CDN. This differentiates it from basic image compression tools by providing a holistic solution for dynamic media delivery and performance enhancement.
How to Use
1.Sign up for a Gumlet account and connect your existing storage (e.g., Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, or your website's origin).
2.Integrate Gumlet with your website or application using their SDKs, plugins, or API.
3.Upload your images and videos to Gumlet or point it to your existing media URLs.
4.Gumlet automatically processes and optimizes your media based on predefined or custom rules.
5.Update your website's media URLs to Gumlet-generated URLs for optimized, fast delivery.
6.Monitor performance through Gumlet's analytics dashboard to track improvements.
Use Cases
Website performance optimizationE-commerce media deliveryMobile app media optimizationBandwidth cost reductionAdaptive video streamingImage and video content delivery networks
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Automatically optimizes images and videos in real-time.
- Significantly improves website loading speed and performance.
- Reduces bandwidth costs and storage requirements.
- Supports adaptive streaming for videos across devices.
- Integrates with various storage providers and platforms.
Cons
- Can be complex to set up and configure for non-technical users.
- Cost scales with usage, which can be unpredictable for very high-traffic sites.
- Debugging potential integration issues might require technical expertise.
Pricing
Free Plan:
1 GB bandwidth/month.
1 GB storage/month
Limited transformations and features
Starter Plan:
Billed annually: $9/month
Billed monthly: $12/month
Includes 10 GB bandwidth/month, 10 GB storage/month, and 100,000 transformations
Growth Plan:
Billed annually: $49/month
Billed monthly: $65/month
Includes 100 GB bandwidth/month, 100 GB storage/month, and 1,000,000 transformations
Enterprise Plan:
Custom pricing
Contact sales for details
Includes dedicated support, higher limits, custom features, and SLA
Free trial: The Free plan acts as a perpetual free tier with limited usage
Refund policy: Typically offers a pro-rated refund for annual plans if canceled early; monthly plans are generally non-refundable.
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