sanity-plugin-external-files

The premium Open Source alternative to Cloudinary

🎯 Best for:Developers using Sanity.io who want to avoid asset lock-in and use their own storage buckets.

What is sanity-plugin-external-files?

A specialized extension for Sanity.io that replaces native asset storage with external providers like AWS S3 or Google Cloud. It allows developers to manage third-party hosted media directly within the Sanity Studio interface.

Tech Stack
TypeScriptFrontend & Headless CMS

Why sanity-plugin-external-files?

  • Eliminates Sanity asset bandwidth costs
  • Maintains unified UI for editors
  • Supports multiple cloud storage providers

Limitations

  • Requires manual cloud bucket config
  • Limited to Sanity.io ecosystem
  • No built-in image manipulation
2/18/2026
Last Update
22
Forks
13
Issues
Unknown
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Cloudinary)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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