The Pixieset Alternative

See why European photographers choose Glassline over Pixieset.

The EU-hosted gallery platform for photographers who want transparency — in their data, their pricing, and their editor.

Feature by feature

Don't settle for a Pixie tale. See the full picture.

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Pixieset
Privacy & Hosting
EU-data hosting
No viewer sign-up required
Gallery Features
Password-protected galleries
Mobile-optimized galleries
Lightning fast loading speed
EXIF metadata
Live gallery preview while editing
Portfolio
Portfolio site
Photographer About page
Downloads & Pricing
Image download
Gallery download
Free plan available
Be honest with yourself

Which tool is right for you?

Choose Glassline if…

  • Want your clients to open a link and immediately see their photos — nothing else
  • Care about how your galleries look and feel on every device
  • Like that viewers can see the aperture, ISO, and focal length behind each shot
  • Want your photos stored in the EU with no data leaving Europe
  • Prefer simple, predictable pricing without per-feature tiers
  • Want a public portfolio page to showcase your work
  • Want to know you can export all your photos and move platforms any time, free of charge

Choose Pixieset if…

  • Print sales with a built-in store and fulfilment
  • A full CRM — contracts, invoices, scheduling, questionnaires
  • A mobile gallery app for branded client experiences
  • A portfolio website with a custom domain built into the same platform
What you get

Why Glassline

EU-hosted infrastructure

Every component runs in the EU. Your clients' photos never leave European soil. No adequacy decisions, no SCCs, no transfers to challenge.

No viewer data collected

Glassline doesn't ask your clients to create accounts, enter email addresses, or download an app. They open the link and see their photos. No data is collected from viewers — which means a structurally smaller GDPR footprint for you as the data controller.

Faster loading from Europe

Galleries served from EU edge servers. No 8,000 km round trip to North American data centres. The difference is noticeable on image galleries. Your clients will love it!

EXIF metadata visible

Every image displays aperture, ISO, shutter speed, and focal length. A detail that signals craft — and something Pixieset doesn't offer to viewers.

What you build is what they see

Glassline's gallery editor shows you exactly what your client will see — same layout, same feel, same experience.

No lock-in

Your photos are always yours. Download all your originals at full resolution, any time, at no extra cost. No export fees, no special process — if you ever move on, your work moves with you.

Simple pricing

One plan for everything

Free

Get started with no commitment

  • 2 galleries
  • 200 MB storage
  • Public, private and password-protected galleries
Recommended
Hobby

everything you need

$9/month
  • 25 GB storage
  • Unlimited galleries
  • Password protection
  • Custom photographer profile
  • Public & private sharing
  • Cancel anytime
Enterprise

Custom plans for studios & agencies

  • Custom storage limits
  • Unlimited galleries
  • Priority support
  • Dedicated onboarding
  • SLA guarantee
  • Team seats
  • SSO
Make the switch

Ready to leave Pixieset?

Pixieset is a mature, feature-rich platform. If you need those things, it's a solid choice. If you want EU hosting, zero client friction, and simple pricing — Glassline is free to start.

EU-hosted. GDPR-first. Built by two founders in Munich.

Made in Munich 🍺🥨 with love.