Catbox AlternativesImage Hosting Services and other similar apps like Catbox

Catbox is described as 'Free file hosting with no ads, allowing uploads up to 200 MB. You can upload indefinitely, support NSFW content, and track files with or without an account' and is a Image Hosting service in the file sharing category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Catbox, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Self-Hosted, Google Chrome, Docker and Mozilla Firefox apps. The best Catbox alternative is Imgur, which is free. Other great sites and apps similar to Catbox are Lufi, Uguu.se, Horizon Pics and ShotsShare.

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Catbox alternatives are mainly Image Hosting Services, but if you're looking for URL Shorteners or Photo Sharing Apps you can filter on that. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Catbox.
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  1. Imgur icon

    Imgur

     365 likes

    Free image hosting platform with editing tools, no signup required, supports JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, PDF, and animated uploads up to 200MB, 60-second video limit, GIFV conversion, and social sharing for memes and viral content.

    100 Imgur alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Image info
     
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    Comments about Imgur as an Alternative to Catbox
    Guest
    Positive
    -2

    Only site to upload and view files online

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    -2

    couldn't see anywhere to post an image, also site linked to wasn't even imgur.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. Imgur is a legitimate Catbox alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Imgur is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Catbox.

    • Imgur is the most popular free alternative to Catbox.

    • Imgur is Freemium and ProprietaryCatbox is Free and Proprietary
  2. Lufi icon

    Lufi

     27 likes

    Lufi means Let's Upload that FIle. It's a E2E encrypted file sharing software.

    151 Lufi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    Lufi screenshot 1
     

    • Lufi is the most popular Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to Catbox.

    • Lufi is the most popular Open Source alternative to Catbox.

    • Lufi is Free and Open SourceCatbox is Free and Proprietary
  4. Uguu.se icon

    Uguu.se

     16 likes

    Uguu is a simple to use free file hosting service where files get deleted after 3 days. It lets you share your photos, documents, music, videos and more with others online.

    83 Uguu.se alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Comments about Uguu.se as an Alternative to Catbox
    undercovernormie
    Negative
    0

    As of September 2023, uguu uploads are giving many but not all users a 503 Error, Connection refused. I will not longer be using it.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Works basically the same way, just larger file size limit. Shame it's only for 24 hs.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Uguu.se is a great Catbox alternative.

    • Uguu.se is Free and Open SourceCatbox is Free and Proprietary
  5. Horizon Pics icon

    Horizon Pics

     5 likes

    Your place to share photos, videos, documents, links, clipboards, and more. Fast, private and reliable.

    58 Horizon Pics alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    Homepage
     

    • Horizon Pics is the most popular Mac alternative to Catbox.

    • Horizon Pics is Freemium and ProprietaryCatbox is Free and Proprietary
  6. ShotsShare icon

    ShotsShare

     7 likes

    ShotShare is an open source, self hosted, bare bones image posting/sharing platform, it was built to allow friends to upload screenshots and send links to their friends without the constant barrage of ads/extraneous features.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  7. vanta icon

    vanta

     3 likes

    vanta is a free modern video and image hosting. It's fast, up to 50 GB storage and an API Key if you will need it. Required account, but don't worry it doesn't need your e-mail, only username and easy password. Wait, I forgot something, it's also ad-free!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Vanta.host registration and logging in system
     
  9. Streamable icon

    Streamable

     28 likes

    Streamable is a US-based video hosting service specializing in fast and simple video uploading and sharing. Serving millions of creators and video professionals worldwide, Streamable lets users upload, create clips, trim, merge, and share multiple videos with a simple link.

    49 Streamable alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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  10. Image Chest icon

    Image Chest

     3 likes

    Image Chest makes sharing images easy. It can be used to share pictures with friends, as well as post images on forums, blogs, or social media. No account required, and it's free.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Image Chest screenshot 1
     
  11. Filebin icon

    Filebin

     5 likes

    Convenient file sharing on the web, without registration. Simply upload files and share the URL. The files will expire automatically in one week.

    13 Filebin alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    IM.GE

     5 likes

    IM.GE - Host all your images for free and forever. You can upload all format of images with no size restriction and get the shareable links in different formats to post in forums, blogs or social media. For more, you can reach us at admin@im.ge.

    85 IM.GE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     

    • IM.GE is the most popular Windows alternative to Catbox.

    • IM.GE is Free and ProprietaryCatbox is also Free and Proprietary
  13. ImgPile icon

    ImgPile

     7 likes

    ImgPile is the best place to share and enjoy the most awesome images on the Internet. Every day, people use ImgPile to be entertained and inspired by funny, heartwarming and helpful images and stories from all around the world.

    76 ImgPile alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    ImgPile screenshot 1
     
  14. uwabaki Upload icon

    uwabaki Upload

     1 like

    Simple file hosting service that allows everything that's not CSAM or malware. Runs on donations. Supports cURL uploads. Supports in-browser AES-256 file encryption and decryption (proved secure on their website). Available via Tor (no encryption). No logs.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Main page, encryption on
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