500px
Photo management software
Photography software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
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$6.49 per month
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What is 500px
500px is an online photography platform for hosting, showcasing, and licensing photos. It targets photographers who want a public portfolio, community feedback, and optional monetization through licensing. The product centers on web and mobile experiences for publishing and discovery rather than desktop-based editing or local asset management.
Portfolio hosting and discovery
500px provides photographer profile pages and galleries designed for public presentation of work. It supports discovery through community browsing and engagement features, which can help photographers get visibility. This focus differs from tools that primarily manage local files or operate as desktop cataloging utilities.
Licensing and monetization options
The platform includes pathways for photographers to license images, depending on program availability and eligibility. This can consolidate showcasing and commercial distribution in one place. It is a practical option for users who want a portfolio site with built-in licensing rather than only storage or editing.
Cross-platform web and mobile access
500px is accessible via web and mobile apps, enabling upload, browsing, and engagement from multiple devices. This supports lightweight workflows for publishing and sharing without maintaining a dedicated desktop application. It can fit teams or individuals who need quick access to an online portfolio while traveling.
Limited local DAM capabilities
500px is not primarily a digital asset management system for organizing large local libraries with advanced metadata, folder synchronization, or offline workflows. Users who need robust cataloging, batch metadata editing, or tight integration with local storage may need additional tools. It functions more as an online portfolio and community than a full photo management suite.
Not a full editing workflow
The product does not replace dedicated photo editing and RAW processing applications. Photographers typically need separate software for color correction, retouching, and non-destructive editing before publishing. This adds steps for users seeking an end-to-end capture-to-delivery workflow in one product.
Platform dependence and policy risk
As a hosted platform, access, visibility, and licensing opportunities depend on account status and platform policies. Changes to pricing, features, or licensing programs can affect long-term workflows. Organizations that require full control over branding, data residency, or client delivery processes may find the platform less flexible than self-managed alternatives.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | Free | Basic (free) account: 21 uploads per 7-day period; limited features; users downgraded to Basic after trial. Source: 500px Support. |
| Awesome | $6.49 per month (example shown for Google Play) or $59.88 per year (example shown for Google Play) | Awesome includes unlimited uploads, ad-free experience, priority support, gallery slideshows, profile badge, access to stats, offline viewing on Android. (Prices shown as examples in 500px support screenshots — actual displayed price may vary by country/store). |
| Pro | Not listed on 500px official pages accessed (price not found) | Pro includes Pro Profiles (customizable profile), Portfolio website, access to Resource Hub and priority directory listing. Official support/docs confirm the tier and features but do not show a published current price on the vendor pages accessed. |
Seller details
Visual China Group
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2009
Subsidiary
https://500px.com/
https://x.com/500px
https://www.linkedin.com/company/500px
