Desktop for Instagram Alternatives

Desktop for Instagram is described as 'This very simple app allows you to access to the Instagram mobile website like you can do on your smartphone. You can upload photos from your computer to Instagram, open and download full HD photos, view your notifications' and is an app in the social & communications category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Desktop for Instagram for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Android, Web-based, iPad and Android Tablet apps. The best Desktop for Instagram alternative is Pixelfed, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Desktop for Instagram are Imgur, Flickr, Instagram and 500px.

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  1. Pixelfed icon

    Pixelfed

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

    130 Pixelfed alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
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    • Pixelfed is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Desktop for Instagram.

    • Pixelfed is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Desktop for Instagram.

    • Pixelfed is Free and Open SourceDesktop for Instagram is Free and Proprietary
    • Pixelfed is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightDesktop for Instagram is not according to our users
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    Imgur

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    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.

    99 Imgur alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • Imgur is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Desktop for Instagram.

    • Imgur is Freemium and ProprietaryDesktop for Instagram is Free and Proprietary
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    Flickr

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    Online social photo and short video sharing community. Flickr helps you organize that huge mass of photos you have and offers a way for you, your friends and family to tell stories about them.

    132 Flickr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
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    • Flickr is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to Desktop for Instagram.

    • Flickr is Freemium and ProprietaryDesktop for Instagram is Free and Proprietary
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    PicsArt

    Offers photo filters, magic effects, drawing tools, stickers, and customizable text. Includes collage layouts, color adjustments, and cropping. Features a built-in camera, live effects, drawing layers, and direct sharing to a glo...

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    Instagram

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    Instagram offers advanced photo editing and sharing capabilities, featuring Stories, Reels, IGTV, and live-streaming. It supports interactive multimedia engagement, business analytics, and global connectivity through seamless social media integration and recommendations.

    151 Instagram alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  7. 500px icon

    500px

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    500px lets you create stunning professional photo portfolios, find friends, express yourself and connect with likeminded people.

    77 500px alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • 500px is the most popular SaaS alternative to Desktop for Instagram.

    • 500px is Freemium and ProprietaryDesktop for Instagram is Free and Proprietary
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    Gridsky

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    Gridsky brings the visual charm of Instagram to Bluesky, offering a delightful client with a grid-based interface and easy scrolling. Focused on photo content, Gridsky creates a minimal, immersive experience with innovative ways to interact with feeds and profiles. Accessible online for seamless photo sharing.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    ShotsShare

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    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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  11. Photobucket icon

    Photobucket

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    Compression-free storage for photos and videos with mobile auto backup, album creation, privacy controls, sharing, 1TB capacity, editing tools, sorting features, and video playback across devices, all with an ad-free experience and carbon-neutral memory management.

    101 Photobucket alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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    • Photobucket is the most popular commercial alternative to Desktop for Instagram.

    • Photobucket is Paid and ProprietaryDesktop for Instagram is Free and Proprietary
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    Photo Editor

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    Adjust color, add effects, rotate, crop, resize, frame, and draw on your photos. Color adjustment options include hue, saturation, contrast, and brightness. Additionally, Photo Editor offers a large variety of effects for your photos including gamma correction, auto contrast...

    107 Photo Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  13. PicsArt icon

    PicsArt

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    Offers photo filters, magic effects, drawing tools, stickers, and customizable text. Includes collage layouts, color adjustments, and cropping. Features a built-in camera, live effects, drawing layers, and direct sharing to a global community and external networks. Multi-language support.

    139 PicsArt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
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  14. Horizon Pics icon

    Horizon Pics

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
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    • Horizon Pics is the most popular Linux alternative to Desktop for Instagram.

    • Horizon Pics is Freemium and ProprietaryDesktop for Instagram is Free and Proprietary
    • Horizon Pics is Privacy focusedDesktop for Instagram is not according to our users
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    Snapchat

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    A playful and interactive multimedia messaging app offering ephemeral photo and video sharing. Control view time, get alerts for screenshots, and engage with friends through gamified interactions and video calls.

    124 Snapchat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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