Comparisons

Pixsie vs Kululu

Kululu has strong customization, but its nicer tiers run $39 to $99 upfront. Pixsie now offers its own theming too, starts free, and caps at $20.

Side by side

Pixsie against Kululu

Price

Pixsie

Free up to 50 photos, then $0.10 per photo, capped at $20

Kululu

Free / ~$39 / ~$99

Pricing model

Pixsie

Pay to unlock: you only pay for the photos you want visible

Kululu

Flat upfront tiers

Free tier

Pixsie

Yes, 50 photos

Kululu

Yes (limited)

App required

Pixsie

No, a web page behind a QR code

Kululu

No — web + QR

Storage

Pixsie

365 days once unlocked

Kululu

Varies by tier

Kululu details as of 2026. Check their current pricing and features before you book.

Why people switch

Start free and cap at $20, versus $39 to $99 upfront

Theming included without paying for a premium tier

Pay only to unlock the photos you keep

No subscription and no per-guest fees

Deep visual customization, including album backgrounds and remove-branding on its Pro tier.

How Pixsie works

Three steps

  1. I

    Create your event

    One field, and you have a gallery and a QR code. Nothing to install and nothing to pay.

  2. II

    Put the code out

    Print it for the tables, add it to the invitations, or just send the link. Guests scan with the camera app they already have.

  3. III

    Collect and download

    Photos land in your gallery as they arrive, and you take the whole set away in one archive.

Questions

Pixsie and Kululu

Is Pixsie cheaper than Kululu?
Usually. Pixsie is free up to 50 photos and caps at $20, while Kululu’s nicer features sit on $39 to $99 tiers (as of 2026).
Does Pixsie offer customization like Kululu?
Yes. Pixsie includes colors, fonts, a cover photo, backgrounds, and layouts. Kululu still offers very deep design control if that is your top priority.
Is Pixsie a good Kululu alternative?
Yes, especially if you want theming without committing to an upfront tier.

The Kululu alternative, without the up-front fee

Free up to 50 photos, then $0.10 each to unlock, capped at $20 for the whole event.

Free to start · $20 cap

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