Thumbor
A smart imaging service and enables on-demand cropping, resizing, applying filters and optimizing images.
- GitHub stars
- 10,524
- License
- MIT
- Latest release
- 7.8.0
30 May 2026 - Last commit
- 11 October 2026
- Runs on
- Python, Docker
Commits per month, last 12 months
180 commits
Replaces
Paid products Thumbor can stand in for.
How to self-host Thumbor
Thumbor runs on Python and Docker. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Thumbor free?
Yes. Thumbor is open source under the MIT license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Thumbor?
Yes. Thumbor runs on Python and Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does Thumbor replace?
People use Thumbor instead of Cloudinary or imgix.
Is Thumbor still maintained?
The last change to Thumbor's code was on 11 October 2026, with 180 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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