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The best Instant Messenger alternative to Instagram is Nerimity, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Instagram and three of them are Instant Messengers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Instant Messenger alternatives to Instagram are Pie Messenger and Huddle App.

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  1. Nerimity icon

    Nerimity

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    Nerimity is an open-source, community-first chat platform built to deliver an elegant, powerful, and feature-rich experience.

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    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
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    • Nerimity is the most popular Linux alternative to Instagram.

    • Nerimity is Free and Open SourceInstagram is Free and Proprietary
    • Nerimity is Privacy focused and LightweightInstagram is not according to our users
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    Pie Messenger

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    Pie is a fast, secure, and flexible instant messenger made for us: artists, photographers, designers, and videographers. Our goal is to give creative people and teams an excellent app for communication, sharing content and exciting experience, finding new friends and partners.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Online
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  4. Huddle App icon

    Huddle App

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    Huddle is a social app where you can be yourself and share anything. Dive straight into posts, journals, threads, GIFs, capsules, and a bunch of other cool features.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Android
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