PixelUnion Pricing and Storage Plans: Which Tier Fits Your Photo Library?
PixelUnion offers a free 16 GB tier and three paid monthly tiers — 150 GB (€2.95/month), 450 GB (€4.95/month), and 2000 GB (€9.95/month) — plus annual billing that works out to two months free and a 4 TB–16 TB scale-up option starting at €19.95/month. The right choice depends almost entirely on how many photos and videos you already have and how fast your library grows, since every tier includes the same privacy, EU-hosting, and Immich-based feature set.
PixelUnion Pricing at a Glance
| Plan | Storage | Monthly price | Yearly price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | 16 GB | €0 (always free) | — | Trying the service, small libraries |
| Entry | 150 GB | €2.95/month | €29.50/year (€2.46/month) | Moderate libraries, phone backup only |
| Popular | 450 GB | €4.95/month | €49.50/year (€4.13/month) | Growing collections, multiple devices |
| Power | 2000 GB (2 TB) | €9.95/month | €99.50/year (€8.29/month) | Large or family collections |
| Scale-up | 4 TB – 16 TB | From €19.95/month | Contact required | Very large archives |
Annual billing is the same storage at a lower effective rate: the yearly price equals ten monthly payments, so you get two months free. The savings shown on the site are €5.90/year on 150 GB, €9.90/year on 450 GB, and €19.90/year on 2000 GB.
What Every Plan Includes
Storage size is the only thing that changes between the free and paid tiers. According to the site, all plans run on the same foundation:
- Immich-based storage. PixelUnion is built on a forked version of Immich, an open-source photo and video platform.
- Native mobile apps. It supports the native Immich apps for iPhone and Android, so phone backups go straight to the cloud.
- EU servers on 100% renewable energy. Servers and storage sit on European soil and run on green power.
- No ads or tracking, with privacy-focused facial recognition and AI object search listed among the features.
That means you are not paying extra for privacy or app support — you are only paying for capacity.
How to Pick a Tier
- Check your current library size. If your existing photo and video collection is under 16 GB, the free plan covers it with no time limit.
- Estimate growth. Phone backups add up quickly, especially with video. A rough rule: a few thousand photos plus light video use fits comfortably in 150 GB; heavy video or several family members usually pushes you toward 450 GB or 2000 GB.
- Choose monthly if you are unsure. Monthly billing lets you move up or down without committing to a year.
- Switch to yearly once your tier is stable. The two-months-free discount is automatic in the yearly price, so there is no reason to stay monthly long term if your storage needs have settled.
- Contact PixelUnion above 2 TB. The 4 TB–16 TB range is priced from €19.95/month and requires getting in touch rather than self-serve checkout.
When the Free Plan Is Enough — and When It Isn't
The 16 GB free tier is genuinely useful for testing backups, storing a trimmed-down library, or keeping only recent phone photos in the cloud. It is not a fit if you plan to migrate a full Google Photos library, since years of photos and videos will exceed 16 GB quickly.
For most people moving a real archive, the 150 GB tier at €2.95/month (or €2.46/month billed yearly) is the practical starting point. Step up to 450 GB if you shoot a lot of video or back up more than one person's phone, and to 2000 GB if you are consolidating a family collection or a large personal archive.
What the Site Does Not Specify
The available page content does not state which payment methods are accepted, whether the free plan requires a sign-up or login, or the exact terms of the 4 TB–16 TB scale-up pricing beyond the €19.95/month starting figure. If any of those matter to your decision, confirm them directly with PixelUnion before committing to an annual plan.