Photo Sharing Apps

Photography is one of the staples of modern creativity, with people producing art by capturing beautiful moments at perfect angles. So it’s no surprise that there are popular services dedicated to sharing photos with others interested in consuming and producing them.

From networks such as Flickr to the built-in photo sharing capabilities of instant messaging services such as Discord and Telegram, there are several options that tailor to many specific needs and preferences.

  1. Signal icon
    Signal icon

    Signal

     1249 likes

    An encrypted messaging app focused on privacy, supporting texts, calls, photos, videos, files, and group chats, with no ads or trackers.

    220 Signal alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Self Destructing Messages
    4.  Private messaging
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Encrypted Connection
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Mobile friendly
    9.  Desktop Application
    10.  Stickers
    11.  VoiP Calls
    12.  Support for MarkDown
  2. Telegram icon
    Telegram icon

    Telegram

     2040 likes

    Experience instant messaging with remarkable speed and robust security. Join massive group chats or channels. Enjoy free and advanced features.

    293 Telegram alternatives
    Telegram Desktop

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Linux Mobile
    • Android Wear
    • PortableApps.com
    • FreeBSD
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Stickers
    2.  Chat Bot
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  End-to-End Encryption
    5.  Multi Device Support
    6.  Channels
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Bots
    9.  VoiP Calls
    10.  Multiple Account support
    11.  Two-factor Authentication
    12.  Portable
  4. Discord icon
    Discord icon

    Discord

     1062 likes

    A versatile platform for text and voice communication, featuring topic-specific channels, customizable moderation, and smooth low latency interactions.

    183 Discord alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Epic Games Store
    • Flathub
    • Electron
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
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    Top Discord Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  VoiP Calls
    3.  Multi Channel
    4.  Text chat
    5.  Bots
    6.  Text to Speech
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Two-factor Authentication
    9.  Desktop Sharing
    10.  End-to-End Encryption
    11.  Syntax Highlighting
    12.  Support for @mentions
  5. Pixelfed icon
    Pixelfed icon

    Pixelfed

     241 likes

    Pixelfed is an image sharing platform with focus on Privacy, Safety and Security, an ethical alternative to centralized platforms like Instagram.

    132 Pixelfed alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Federated
    3.  Ad-free
    4. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    5.  Fediverse
    6.  Upload multiple pictures
    7.  Image Sharing
    8.  Browser-based
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Two-factor Authentication
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  Support for @mentions
  6. ownCloud icon
    ownCloud icon

    ownCloud

     857 likes

    A safe home for all your data – Access & share your files, calendars, contacts, mail & more from any device, on your terms.

    216 ownCloud alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Cloudron
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    Top ownCloud Features

    1.  Calendar Integration
    2.  Self-hosted search
    3.  Autotagging
    4.  No installation required
    5.  Built-in Note Taker
    6.  SAML Single Sign-On
    7.  Virtual filesystem
    8.  WebDAV Support
    9.  Image Preview
    10.  Built-in RSS reader
    11.  Delta Update
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    PicsArt icon

    PicsArt

    With PicsArt, you can transform your photos into works of art using dynamic creative tools—all with the tip of your finger and all while being discovered by a global community of creatives.

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  8. Proton Drive icon
    Proton Drive icon

    Proton Drive

     88 likes

    Emphasizes privacy with end-to-end encryption, Proton Drive safely stores, synchronizes, and shares files across devices via web and mobile applications.

    38 Proton Drive alternatives
    Proton Drive screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Tor
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Two-factor Authentication
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  File Hosting
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Automatic Backup
    9.  Shared Folders
    10.  Integrated File Sharing
    11.  Browser-photo-gallery
    12.  Image Sharing
  9. digiKam icon
    digiKam icon

    digiKam

     329 likes

    digiKam is an advanced digital photo management application which makes importing and organizing digital photos a "snap". The photos are organized in albums which can be sorted chronologically, by folder layout or by custom collections.

    94 digiKam alternatives
    Image editor

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Qt
    Light table
    Import from camera
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    Tagging

    Top digiKam Features

    1.  Tag based
    2.  Facial Recognition
    3.  Geotagged Photos
    4.  Tagging
    5.  File Tagging
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  RAW Photo Editors
    9.  Photo Recovery
    10.  No registration required
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  Geotagging
  10. Bluesky icon
    Bluesky icon

    Bluesky

     63 likes

    An open social network that gives creators independence from platforms, developers the freedom to build, and users a choice in their experience.

    63 Bluesky alternatives
    Bluesky screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    +1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Support for @mentions
    5.  Two-factor Authentication
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Multiple Account support
    8.  Personalized Recommendations
  12. Ente Photos icon
    Ente Photos icon

    Ente Photos

     80 likes

    End-to-end encrypted alternative to Google Photos / iCloud Photos, that makes it easy to backup and share photos and videos.

    116 Ente Photos alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Photo Storage
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Encrypted Backup
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Shared Folders
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Automatic Backup
    9.  Two-factor Authentication
    10.  Geotagged Photos
    11.  Tagging
  13. Wire icon
    Wire icon

    Wire

     307 likes

    Wire is the most secure collaboration platform featuring messenger, voice, video, conference calls, file-sharing, and external collaboration –all protected by the most secure end-to-end-encryption.

    279 Wire alternatives
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    License model

    • Free Personal • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  VoiP Calls
    3.  Encrypted calls
    4.  Screen Sharing
    5.  Multiple Account support
    6.  WebRTC
    7.  Secure File Sharing
    8.  Voice Chat
    9.  Voice messages
    10.  Integrated File Sharing
    11.  File Sending
    12.  Private Chat
  14. PhotoPrism icon
    PhotoPrism icon

    PhotoPrism

     109 likes

    PhotoPrism® is an AI-Powered Photos App for the Decentralized Web. It makes use of the latest technologies to tag and find pictures automatically without getting in your way. You can run it at home, on a private server, or in the cloud.

    109 PhotoPrism alternatives
    Enjoy browsing your photo collection with our intuitive Progressive Web App — whether it’s on a phone, tablet, or desktop computer.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • DigitalOcean
    • Self-Hosted
    • FreeBSD
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Docker
    The app includes four high-resolution world maps to bring back the memories of your favorite trips. Our privacy-preserving backend services provide worldwide location information to enrich your pictures with details such as state, city, and category.
    The UI provides a native app-like experience, and you can conveniently install it on the home screen of all major operating systems and mobile devices.
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    Automatic classification of pictures based on their content and location.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Automatic Tagging
    2.  Facial Recognition
    3.  Geocoding
    4.  AI-Powered
    5.  WebDAV Sync
    6.  Photo Gallery
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Decentralized
    10.  Geotagging
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Dark Mode
  15. Google Photos icon
    Google Photos icon

    Google Photos

     327 likes

    Google Photos is a photograph and video sharing and storage service by Google. It allows the users to store and share images and videos using the 15 GB free storage space of their Google Account or a Google One subscription.

    126 Google Photos alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Top Google Photos Features

    1.  Facial Recognition
    2.  Image Sharing
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Browser Gallery
    5.  Browser-photo-gallery
    6.  Visual Organization
    7.  Batch Rename Files
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Automatic Backup
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Selective Synchronization
    12.  Photographic filters
  16. Tumblr icon
    Tumblr icon

    Tumblr

     455 likes

    Tumblr is a place to express yourself, discover yourself, and bond over the stuff you love. It's where your interests connect you with your people.

    116 Tumblr alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Tumblr Features

    1.  Social feed
    2.  Search by tags
    3.  Tagging
    4.  Dark Mode
    5. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    6.  Image Sharing
    7.  Photo Gallery
    8.  Blog template
    9.  Progressive Web App
  17. Facebook icon
    Facebook icon

    Facebook

     996 likes

    Connect with friends and family, share photos and videos, organize events, and join groups on a cross-platform social network offering messaging, live streaming, and more.

    150 Facebook alternatives
    Facebook old login page

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Tor
    • KaiOS
    Facebook new login page

    Facebook Features

    1.  Integrated Chat
    2. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    3.  Automated speed adjustments
    4.  Team Messaging
    5.  Communities
    6.  Expiring Stories
    7.  Facial Recognition
    8.  Two-factor Authentication
    9.  Personalized Recommendations
    10.  Data Harvesting
  18. Immich icon
    Immich icon

    Immich

     53 likes

    Self-hosted photo and video backup solution directly from your mobile phone.

    10 Immich alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Photo Gallery
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Facial Recognition
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Multiple Account support
    6.  Geotagged Photos
    7.  Decentralized
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Encrypted Backup
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Tagging