DeviantArt AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Art / Design Communities

The best Art / Design Community alternative to DeviantArt is pixiv, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to DeviantArt and 19 are Art / Design Communities so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Art / Design Community alternatives to DeviantArt are Behance, ArtStation, Layers and UI.live.

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  1. pixiv icon

    pixiv

     48 likes
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    Explore a dynamic community for artists and enthusiasts offering artwork submission, browsing, tagging, rating systems, collaboration, and a choice on privacy settings, all accessible via mobile and web for seamless engagement.

    40 pixiv alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
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    • Android Tablet
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    BunnyLover197
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    The boomer of art sites. Built by the Japanese for the Japanese the site is absolutely HORRID for English speakers or for any non Japanese in general. I guess the Japanese mindset carries over even into online art as well...

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    It seems like it's more oriented to one region of the world instead of worldwide like DA

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think pixiv is a great DeviantArt alternative.

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

    • pixiv is the most popular free alternative to DeviantArt.

    • pixiv is Freemium and ProprietaryDeviantArt is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Behance

     79 likes
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    Discover curated creative projects across various fields on a platform for inspiration, portfolio showcasing, hiring freelancers, and engaging with a global community. Use search filters to explore by tools or colors, create moodboards, and safely handle payments.

    52 Behance alternatives

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    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
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    ArtStation

     30 likes
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    ArtStation is the industry hub, where media & entertainment artists can keep up with each other and find new inspiration every day.

    20 ArtStation alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Comments about ArtStation as an Alternative to DeviantArt
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
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    Better art quality, better artists and a well moderated community.

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    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    5

    Great if you're a professional in digital media, concept art, etc., not so much if you're a hobbyist or other media like photography, writing, traditional art.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
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    0

    It has lots of character and environment art, like DeviantArt, and unlike the others, which focus on design and photography.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think ArtStation is a great DeviantArt alternative, some don't.

    • ArtStation is Free and ProprietaryDeviantArt is Freemium and Proprietary
  5. Layers icon

    Layers

     14 likes
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    Layers is a design community platform built by designers for designers. Share your work, connect with other designers and build your portfolio.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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    UI.live

     8 likes
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    A free platform for designers to share high-quality snippets—no paywalls, no friction. Get exposure, traffic, and sales by linking to your products, portfolio, or any source.

    22 UI.live alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Figma
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  7. Cara icon

    Cara

     11 likes
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    Cara is a social media and portfolio platform for artists in the entertainment industry.

    13 Cara alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Zakaria Shalih
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    even when it's more like Instagram, one of it's devs did sue deviantart for latter's wrongdoings

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    • Cara is Free and ProprietaryDeviantArt is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Seam Social

     8 likes
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    A community-driven social network fostering creativity and collaboration through miniapps. Engage with art, music, and more, free from ads and algorithms. Collect Seam Points through quests and contributions and use them to enhance your experience by unlocking user-generated content.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Fur Affinity

     15 likes
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    Fur Affinity is an online art gallery dedicated to anthropormophic and furry artwork.

    23 Fur Affinity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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    Guest
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    3

    You can see furry art without the risk of p*rn/fetish art popping up.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Fur Affinity is a great DeviantArt alternative.

    • Fur Affinity is Freemium and ProprietaryDeviantArt is also Freemium and Proprietary
  11. Artfol icon

    Artfol

     3 likes
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    Artfol is an independent social media platform focused on providing a safe and positive space for artists to engage with their community and other artists!.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  12. Weasyl icon

    Weasyl

     4 likes
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    Weasyl is a social gallery website designed for artists, writers, musicians, and more to share their work with other artists and fans.

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    • Online
     
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    Comments about Weasyl as an Alternative to DeviantArt
    Top Positive Comment
    ngoomie
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    Weasyl has a very similar function and feel to DeviantArt before the most recent redesigns that it's been going through the past handful of years.

    Top Negative Comment
    ScienceGuy722
    0

    I visited it, and it seems to be more of a Fur Affinity alternative.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Zakaria Shalih
    Positive
    0

    it's my way of archiving my Artstyle Challenges

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    • Most users think Weasyl is a great DeviantArt alternative.

    • Weasyl is the most popular Open Source alternative to DeviantArt.

    • Weasyl is Free and Open SourceDeviantArt is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Buzzly.art

     3 likes
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    Buzzly.art is an upcoming site dedicated to sharing artwork with others. We are currently a 2 person team working to make a safe and creative space for many artists and creators alike! At Buzzly, we hope for artists of all skills, ages, and mediums to come together and showcase...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  14. Itaku icon

    Itaku

     4 likes
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    Itaku is an online community with a focus on browsing and sharing art, it also features a commissioning marketplace.

    19 Itaku alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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