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pixiv
by pixiv
What pixiv is
pixiv is a freemium creative community service available on the web and through iOS and Android apps. It provides a free plan, with pixiv Premium Monthly priced at $4.15 a month, tax included, and automatically renewed. Premium features listed for the monthly plan include enhanced discovery and search, access analytics, ad removal, groups and user organization, and event creation. The service also supports event hosting, private spaces, and moderation tools. These options give members a free entry point alongside paid tools for finding, organizing, and managing activity. pixiv was founded in 2007, and its maker is headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. Mobile apps provide access beyond the website, while private spaces and moderation controls support managed communities. Event hosting and event creation are listed separately, so users can evaluate which community activities match their needs. Premium Monthly is the only clearly priced subscription in the listed plans.
Who it suits
pixiv suits people seeking a free creative community service with web and mobile access. Premium tools are relevant to users wanting discovery, analytics, organization, ad removal, or event creation.
What it does well
- Free plan available
- Web, iOS, and Android access
- Event hosting support
- Private spaces
- Moderation tools
What to know first
- Premium renews automatically
- Three-, six-, and twelve-month prices unlisted
- Premium features require subscription
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| pixiv Premium Monthly | Tax included; automatically renewed · Premium discovery and search features · Access analytics · Ad removal · Groups and user organization · Event creation | $4.15 a month |
| pixiv Premium 3 Months | Premium subscription for a three-month term | On request |
| pixiv Premium 6 Months | Premium subscription for a six-month term | On request |
| pixiv Premium 12 Months | Premium subscription for a twelve-month term | On request |
As pixiv.net lists them, read 21 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
pixiv combines free access with optional Premium tools for discovery, analytics, organization, and events. Its web and mobile availability, private spaces, and moderation features support varied community use.
Facts from pixiv's own pages
- Event hosting
- Yes · pixiv.net, 21 Sept 2026
- Founded
- 2007 · pixiv.net, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · pixiv.net, 21 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan · pixiv.net, 28 Sept 2026
- Mobile apps
- both · pixiv.net, 21 Sept 2026
- Moderation tools
- Yes · pixiv.net, 21 Sept 2026
- Private spaces
- Yes · pixiv.net, 21 Sept 2026
- Paid from
- 4.15 · pixiv.net, 21 Sept 2026
Where pixiv stands on Freedom251
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