PixelUnion The European alternative to Google Photos / iCloud
SubmittedDutch photo storage on Immich basis with servers in Germany
About PixelUnion
PixelUnion is a Dutch photo backup service based on the open-source software Immich, operated by PixelUnion V.O.F. in Alkmaar with servers in Germany. Unlike Google Photos, photos are not scanned for advertising profiles and data does not leave the EU.
Highlights
- ✓ Photo backup with lossless original quality
- ✓ Built on the open-source software Immich
- ✓ Servers in Germany with 100 percent renewable energy
- ✓ On-device AI features such as facial and object recognition
- ✓ Free tier with 16 GB of storage
Why European?
- → Dutch company with servers in Germany, under EU data protection law
- → No photo analysis for advertising or profile building
- → Open-source base (Immich), no proprietary black box
- → No US parent, outside CLOUD Act reach
Pricing
Free (16 GB) · 150 GB from €2.95/month · 450 GB from €4.95/month · 2 TB from €9.95/month
Frequently asked questions about PixelUnion
What is PixelUnion and what is it used for? +
PixelUnion is a European photo backup service that uses the open-source software Immich as its base. The service offers automatic photo and video synchronization from iOS and Android, original quality without compression, and AI features such as facial recognition and object search. The free tier includes 16 GB of storage, paid tiers reach up to 15 TB. Web access and mobile apps are available.
Does PixelUnion run on European infrastructure? +
PixelUnion is operated by the Dutch PixelUnion V.O.F. based in Alkmaar and is subject to Dutch and European law. All photos are stored in data centers in Germany, operated by European providers with 100 percent renewable energy. The underlying Immich software is open-source and developed independently. No US cloud services such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure are used. The data is subject exclusively to GDPR and not the US CLOUD Act.
What distinguishes PixelUnion from Google Photos? +
PixelUnion stores photos exclusively in Germany, while Google Photos uses globally distributed, US-dominated data centers. Google uses photo data for advertising profiles and AI training, PixelUnion does not analyze photos for marketing purposes. PixelUnion is based on the open-source software Immich, while Google Photos is proprietary. Google Photos offers a larger ecosystem with photo prints and tighter integration with the Android ecosystem.
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Dutch photo storage on Immich basis with servers in Germany
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Entry verified on 09.05.2026