DeviantArt Alternatives

DeviantArt is described as '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' and is a very popular art / design community in the social & communications category. There are more than 50 alternatives to DeviantArt for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, Android Tablet and iPad apps. The best DeviantArt alternative is pixiv, which is free. Other great apps like DeviantArt are Behance, ArtStation, 500px and Layers.

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DeviantArt alternatives are mainly Art / Design Communities, but if you're looking for Social Networks or Graphic Design Tools 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 DeviantArt.
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  1. Weasyl icon
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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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    Weasyl vs DeviantArt Comments
    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
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    I visited it, and it seems to be more of a Fur Affinity alternative.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Zakaria Shalih
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    it's my way of archiving my Artstyle Challenges

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

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    • Freemium
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    • Online
     
  3. Itaku icon
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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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  4. Cargo icon
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    Cargo evolved out of the system that runs the SpaceCollective community. We found it remarkably successful and efficient in creating visual content on the web, placing a strong emphasis on design, layout, image quality and typography.

    80 Cargo alternatives

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    • Freemium
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  5. PENUP icon
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    The PENUP app is a social network for people who like to draw and interact with fellow creative types. It's a thriving art community right on your Galaxy smartphone.

    26 PENUP alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
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  6. Art Limited icon
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    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...

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    • Freemium
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    • Online
     
  7. CGSociety icon
     1 like

    The CGSociety supports artists at every level by offering a range of services to connect, inform, educate and promote digital artists worldwide.

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  8. Sheezy.Art icon
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    SheezyArt/Sheezy.Art, or just Sheezy, is an online art site devoted to all types of media, including traditional, digital, photography, writing, pixel art, and animation.

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    • Freemium
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    • Online
     
  9. Side7 icon
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    Side 7 is an online virtual art gallery and community for novice and veteran artists, as well as art lovers. Side 7 provides free gallery space and services to artists and art lovers for the purpose of posting their artwork for global, public viewing, as well as enjoying...

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    • Free
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    • Online
     
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    Side7 vs DeviantArt Comments
    Ypsilenna
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    Side7 is a small art site that feels a lot like old-time DeviantArt. AI-generated art is not allowed, and the site offers a range of privacy settings. You can upload your original characters into your profile and create charts for them. Another thing that makes it a worthy DeviantArt alternative is its groups. They work almost like the ones on DA did. Side7 allows you to use HTML in most parts of the site. The coding community and I found a way to make profile themes and journal skins, so if you are into customizations and chill, tight-knit communities, Side7 might be a place for you. The admin and the moderator are great, and they are constantly trying to improve the site and listen to the users. Side7 might not be the most suited for getting many followers, but it is fantastic if you want to quit the rat race of big-name websites and live off-grid drawing what you love.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Responsive and professional leadership that is constantly working to improve the site. Most of the same features without DeviantArt's later bloat. Staunchly opposes AI-generated content. Actual moderation that clamps down on trolling/adbots etc.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Zakaria Shalih
    Positive
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    it's closest thing Deviantart alternatives are like old-school deviantart, before Artspacious is up

    • Side7 is Free and ProprietaryDeviantArt is Freemium and Proprietary
  10. 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.

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    • Free
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  11. PanelJam  icon
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    Draw comics online with strangers and friends! PanelJam is the community where artists can have fun with comic strips one panel at a time in the collaborative online comic drawing game. Practice new subject matter, defeat artist's block, and connect with artists.

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    • Free
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    • Online
     
  12.  1 like

    ArtConnect is the leading destination to find emerging contemporary artists from around the world.

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
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