Instagram AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Image Editors

The best Image Editor alternative to Instagram is Pixelfed, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Instagram and five of them are Image Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Image Editor alternatives to Instagram are VSCO, PicsArt , Photo Editor and LD Photo Editor.

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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

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
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    Comment summary: Pixelfed is praised as a viable Instagram alternative that emphasizes privacy, decentralization, and open-source development. Users appreciate its federated structure, user privacy focus, ad-free experience, and customization options. Despite its similar features to Instagram, it offers freedom from corporate control and enhanced interoperability with platforms like Mastodon. However, some users note the lack of a dedicated app.
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    Tommi
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    It is decentralized and not owned by a corporation focused on profits.

    ddnn
    Positive
    3

    An Instagram-like service, with a portfolio section for professionals, while also not being tied to a data monger? Awesomesauce.

    Guest
    Positive
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    No ads, federated moderation, cool design !!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Pixelfed is a great Instagram alternative.

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

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

    • Pixelfed is Free and Open SourceInstagram is Free and Proprietary
    • Pixelfed is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightInstagram is not according to our users
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    VSCO

     49 likes
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    For creators, by creators, the VSCO app helps you reach your creative potential within a community that values honest and imaginative expression above all else.

    100 VSCO alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Online
    • Windows
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    Guest
    Positive
    0

    You can follow other users, create your own gallery etc just like Instagram.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    Simpler interface, less feature bloat, fewer advertisements.

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

    • VSCO is Freemium and ProprietaryInstagram is Free and Proprietary
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    PicsArt

     87 likes
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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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    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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    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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    LD Photo Editor

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    A layer-based photo editor for creating cinematic imagery.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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