Pricing & Features FAQ

Common questions about PixelUnion pricing, storage plans, and feature usage.

Is your platform free to use?

Yes, we offer a free forever plan with 16GB of photo storage—1GB more than Google Photos! While it may seem like a small difference, we take pride in providing that extra space for your memories. And it’s funny.

When you’re ready to upgrade to a larger plan, we’ll be here to help you seamlessly transition to a premium option that fits your needs.

How can I upload a large number of photos quickly?

If you have a lot of photos to upload, the easiest and fastest way is to use the Immich CLI (Command-Line Interface). The CLI allows you to upload entire folders of photos directly from your computer, making it perfect for bulk uploads.

To get started, you’ll need to install the Immich CLI and log in using your API key. We’ve written a detailed guide on how to do this in our blog post: Using the Immich API and CLI.

Here’s a quick overview of the steps:

1. Install the Immich CLI:
   Use Node.js and NPM to install the CLI on your computer.

2. Get Your API Key:
   Log in to your Immich account, go to Account Settings, and create an API key.

3. Log In to the CLI:
   Use the API key and your server URL to log in via the CLI.

4. Upload Your Photos:
   Use the immich-cli upload command to upload your photos. You can even upload entire folders and subfolders with the --recursive option.

For more detailed instructions, check out our blog post: Using the Immich API and CLI.

The Immich CLI is a powerful tool that saves you time and effort when managing large photo collections. Give it a try!

How can I export or take out all my photos and data?

Currently, we do not offer a built-in takeout or export function like you may know from Google. However, you can use the open-source tool immich-go to export your entire PixelUnion (or any Immich-based) installation to your local disk.

When you use this tool, you will also receive extra JSON files containing the “sidecar” or metadata for your photos, stored alongside the original files you uploaded.

For more details and instructions, please visit the immich-go GitHub page.

How does PixelUnion’s pricing compare to Google Photos?

We aim to be as competitive as possible. Google offers 100 GB for €2/month, we offer 150 GB for €3/month. At larger storage tiers it becomes harder to match Google’s scale, but we’re growing fast. So we will get there eventually.

Do you offer lifetime pricing?

No, we offer monthly and annual subscriptions. We’re not planning to introduce lifetime pricing.

Are there plans to add general file storage (like Google Drive)?

Not currently. We’re focused on being the best possible home for photos and videos. General file and document storage is something we’ve thought about for the future, but there’s no concrete plan only dreams.