Instagram AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Image Hosting Services

The best Image Hosting 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 nine of them are Image Hosting Services so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Image Hosting Service alternatives to Instagram are Flickr, 500px, Photobucket and PXIMG.

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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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    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
    7

    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
    2

    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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    Flickr

     425 likes
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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.

    133 Flickr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
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    Kelson V
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    While Instagram is very much about influencer culture and promotion (and maximizing ad revenue), Flickr is still all about the photos. The ability to organize them into multiple galleries is a huge plus too.

    Guest
    Positive
    -4

    It's better in every way. It has everything Instagram has and a lot more!

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

    • Flickr is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to Instagram.

    • Flickr is Freemium and ProprietaryInstagram is Free and Proprietary
  4. 500px icon

    500px

     100 likes
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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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    • Most users think 500px is a great Instagram alternative.

    • 500px is the most popular SaaS & Android Tablet alternative to Instagram.

    • 500px is Freemium and ProprietaryInstagram is Free and Proprietary
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    Photobucket

    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 a...

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    Photobucket

     61 likes
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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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    • Some users think Photobucket is a great Instagram alternative, some don't.

    • Photobucket is the most popular commercial alternative to Instagram.

    • Photobucket is Paid and ProprietaryInstagram is Free and Proprietary
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    PXIMG

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    A free, unlimited and anonymous image host.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    Imagesocket

     7 likes
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    Thousands of illustrators, designers, and photographers around the world rely on our platform to organize, share, and sell their digital works of art. Whether you are a seasoned industry professional or an explorer, you can trust Imagesocket to help you make it happen.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    cubeupload

     6 likes
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    cubeupload is an image sharing service that never compresses or alters your image, it is free to use and is created by three developers in the UK.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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    SandCage

     7 likes
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    SandCage is a file processing, hosting and delivery service. It helps you deliver more scalable and better performing sites which require less resources and development time.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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