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Damselfly vs Pixxle Memories

Both stand on photo storage services. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Damselfly

Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2

Choose Damselfly for a large, carefully tagged photo library when self-hosted management and detailed search are priorities. Look elsewhere if you need supported non-Docker installation for a less technical setup, or video backup.

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Pixxle Memories

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Pixxle Memories combines capture tools, album controls, search, editing, and cross-device access. Review the storage limits and the different handling of private albums and temporary Moments before selecting a plan.

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The facts

	Damselfly	Pixxle Memories
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows	Android, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Memories+: €299 a month
Plans published	1	4
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	damselfly.info	pixxle.io
On photo storage services	#7 of 71	#47 of 71

Damselfly: what it does well

Searches partial-word phrases and filters across image details.
Supports common image formats and several RAW formats.
Writes keyword metadata without re-encoding JPEGs.
Offers role-based accounts, including a tag-blocking ReadOnly role.
Exports basket selections with watermarking or WordPress upload.

What to know first

Initial thumbnail generation and AI processing can be CPU-intensive.
Non-Docker installations are intended for experts and unsupported by the maker.

Pixxle Memories: what it does well

Available on Android, iOS, and the web
Shared and private albums supported
Face search and smart organization
Non-destructive editing with history
Free plan includes 1 GB storage

What to know first

Free storage limited to 1 GB
Private albums stay on the owner’s phone
Moments are removed after 24 hours

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