Top social media platforms for artists, designers, musicians
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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.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Windows
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Tor
- KaiOS
Modern visual content platform featuring Stories, Reels, and IGTV, with tools for live-streaming, sharing, and exploring photo and video content.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Windows
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
Transforming the digital space by enabling public conversation, live audio and video streaming, while offering enhanced features through premium subscriptions.
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Windows
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Kindle Fire
+5
A social news website where content shared by users is voted on, organized into 'subreddits,' and can appear on the front page amid diverse topics.
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Windows
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Tor
+4
A virtual pinboard to collect, share, and follow collections filled with inspiring ideas like wedding plans, home decor, and personal style.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- iPad
- Android Wear
- Kindle Fire
+3
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.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
Online portfolio
Meet Format, the portfolio platform that empowers creatives to succeed. A website builder and so much more, with beautiful themes that showcase your work alongside integrated business tools. Whether you’re just getting started or you’re a full-time professional, Format has the...
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Online
- iPhone
Comprehensive platform offering drag-and-drop web creation, ecommerce support, templates, and marketing tools, with free hosting and 24/7 support.
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
+5
Don't know HTML or CSS? No problem. With Portfolio, you pick a layout, customize it, and your website is ready — it's that easy.
Freelance Jobs
Find your dream job. Upskill at events. Get advice & find collaborators. Connect with like-minded peers, clients & mentors. Graphic design, industrial design, music industry, film and video technology, 2D and 3D animation, stop-motion, illustration, fashion design...
Monetize your skills globally with Fiverr's Gigs. Originally a $5 service platform, it now allows higher earnings through a versatile freelance marketplace.
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
+8
Upwork is a platform where you can find and hire freelancers or projects for any skill or need. Whether you need development, design, writing, or consulting, you can browse, post, or book a consultation with top talent.
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
Freelancer.com is an extensive platform offering thousands of online freelance jobs in various fields such as programming, web and graphic design, writing, and more, with hundreds of thousands of professionals ready to bid on outsourced projects.
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
+2
Twine is an online platform that helps companies hire quality creative professionals and freelancers to help grow their business.
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
Mostly contemporary fine arts (painting, installation, sculpture, photography, etc)
Art Limited is a modern and contemporary art site for artists and fans wishing to exhibit, sell, buy, create, share, discover or collect artworks from international authors, painters, sculptors, photographers, illustrators, designers, graphic designers, models, conceptual and...
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Online
Arthive is a community of art lovers, artists, collectors and art dealers, where it's easy to collect and post art, manage collections, and buy, sell and promote artworks, find people with similar interests.
ArtConnect is the leading destination to find emerging contemporary artists from around the world.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Online
Mostly design and new media (digital painting, graphic design, 3D modeling, etc)
The CGSociety supports artists at every level by offering a range of services to connect, inform, educate and promote digital artists worldwide.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Online
Explore curated projects and connect with a global creative community, showcasing your portfolios, hiring freelancers, and sharing your work.
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Apple TV
+5
Dribbble is the go-to resource for discovering and connecting with designers and creative talent around the globe.
ArtStation is the industry hub, where media & entertainment artists can keep up with each other and find new inspiration every day.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- Android Tablet
- iPhone
- iPad
DeviantArt was created to entertain, inspire, and empower the artist in all of us. Founded in August 2000, deviantART is the largest online social network for artists and art enthusiasts with over 13 million registered members, attracting 35 million unique visitors per month.
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- iPad
- Android Tablet
+2
Ello is a simple, beautiful, ad-free social network created by a small group of artists and designers.
An online art community for hand-drawn artists and illustrators. Catering to people that like to doodle, draw, watercolor, etc. Also a home for drawing challenges and art prompts.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Online
+3
Picarto.TV is the world's leading video platform and community for artists. Our goal is to connect artists and their supporters by providing a place to let artists in their craft broadcast, watch, and chat, all from around the globe.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Online
The awards of design, creativity and innovation on the internet. Master classes, live workshops & courses. Professional directory: discover the best agencies, professionals, freelancers and students. Advertise a job.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Online
Filmmaking and videoart
Vimeo is the best way to get your videos online in the highest quality with great tools to share publicly or privately.
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- Windows Phone
- Apple TV
- Kindle Fire
A video-sharing platform allowing users to upload, view, and share videos, including clips, music videos, and educational content.
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Chrome OS
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Apple TV
- KaiOS
- Fire TV
- Nintendo Switch
- Xbox
+10
Browse thousands of the world’s top film festivals and creative contests. Add your project once, select your favorite festivals, and click to submit. Festivals review your work privately and notify you when you’re selected.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Online
Thousands of Editors, Animators, Videographers & Directors. Use Videopixie to find an individual video freelancer, a lean 2-3 person team, or a high-end video production studio.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Online
The Mandy Network is the world's largest network of creative professionals with over 2.6M members. Search our database and find the best talent for your project. Whether you are seeking for Performers (Actors, Voiceover Artists, Dancers, Singers & Musicians) or Theatre...
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Online
Find entertainment work within Film, TV and Theater industry. "Stage 32 is Lynda meets LinkedIn for Film, Television and Digital Creatives." - Forbes.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Online
Whether you are producing editorial video, brand videos for social media, animation, photography, or live streaming, Storyhunter uses algorithms to match great talent to great projects at record speeds.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Online
Music industry
Stream millions of tracks and discover new music while supporting artists via fan-powered streams. Enjoy ad-free listening and offline access with subscriptions.
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Windows
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Android Auto
- Apple Car Play
- Apple Watch
- Android Wear
+10
Explore 50+ million radio shows, DJ mixes and podcasts made by passionate creators around the world, for free.
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Apple TV
Platform for exploring a vast global music catalog, with direct artist support, instant streaming and download of DRM-free purchases, and physical merchandise.
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
+6
Stream millions of tracks online with genre, playlist, artist, and album browsing. Get offline listening and ad-free experience with Premium.
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- Chrome OS
- Android Tablet
- Snapcraft
- Android Auto
- Flathub
- Samsung Galaxy Store
- Kindle Fire
- Playstation
- Fire TV
- Apple Car Play
- Xbox
- Android Wear
+9
Drooble empowers artists with the most collaborative community where musicians from all over get their music heard and grow their careers!.
+2
ReverbNation provides over 2.67 million music industry professionals — artists, managers, labels, venues, festivals/events — with powerful, easy-to-use technology to promote and prosper online. A wide array of distribution and promotional solutions provide the hands-on tools and...
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Blackberry
Literature & poetry
Medium is a new place on the Internet where people share ideas and stories that are longer than 140 characters and not just for friends. It’s designed for little stories that make your day better and manifestos that change the world.
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
Wattpad is now the worlds most popular ebook community where readers and writers discover, share and connect. Delivering billions of pages from our library, Wattpad is one of the worlds largest collection of originally-created ebooks.
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
Hello Poetry (HePo) is for the poetry in your life; a place to belong; a place to practice expression, play, reflection, vulnerability, exposure, forgiveness; a place to be unfinished, unpolished, works in progress; a safe space for your expression, creativity and chaos; a...
