Free Instagram Alternatives for Android

There are many alternatives to Instagram for Android if you are looking for a replacement. The best free Android alternative is Pixelfed, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Instagram and loads of them are free and available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Android alternatives to Instagram are Flickr, Loops by Pixelfed, 500px and Snapchat.

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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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    • 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
    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.

    132 Flickr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
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    Kelson V
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    0

    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. Loops by Pixelfed icon

    Loops by Pixelfed

     26 likes
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    Dive into a new social media experience by exploring and sharing 60-second video clips on the Fediverse. Enjoy support for video captions, up to 200 characters, and add sounds and creative remixes. While mentions and hashtags are unavailable, you can utilize category tags for better reach.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
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    It's nice, but it's a platform for Short-form videos, so it's more of an alternative to Instagram Reels than Instagram itself

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    • Loops by Pixelfed is Free and Open SourceInstagram is Free and Proprietary
    • Loops by Pixelfed is Privacy focused and LightweightInstagram is not according to our users
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    PicsArt

    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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    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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    Snapchat

     94 likes
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    A playful and interactive multimedia messaging app offering ephemeral photo and video sharing. Control view time, get alerts for screenshots, and engage with friends through gamified interactions and video calls.

    125 Snapchat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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    nsde
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    2

    Snapchat is not very privacy-friendly.

    Marc
    Positive
    0

    If you just want the private chats and the stories, then Snapchat is basically a more private Instagram. On Snapchat you normally only have your real friends, not your followers, who you don't know. And because of that you can share more private things without them being basically public. Also the AR lenses of Snapchat are way better than the ones Instagram provides.

    Nico Parker
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    2

    You can share photos with your friends.

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    • Some users think Snapchat is a great Instagram alternative, some don't.

    • Snapchat is Freemium and ProprietaryInstagram is Free and Proprietary
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    MyInsta

     8 likes
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    MyInsta is an InstaMod that allows users to have exclusive features such as downloading Reels, Videos, Photos, and No Ads.

    33 MyInsta alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  11. Retro icon

    Retro

     4 likes
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    Retro is a privacy-focused social app enabling users to share photos, videos, and screenshots with friends on a weekly basis, without distractions or need for editing, and offering control over past and present content visibility.

    24 Retro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • iPhone
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    RedNote

     3 likes
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    Xiaohongshu is a lifestyle platform with over 300 million monthly users sharing their life experiences. Users discover lifestyle trends, diverse interests, and hobbies, from outdoor activities to fashion, cooking, reading, painting, sports, and fitness.

    37 RedNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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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

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    • 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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    Whee

     5 likes
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    Whee is a new social app created to keep you connected with your close friends through life's spontaneous moments. Capture and share real-life photos that only your friends can see, allowing you to be your most authentic self.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Android
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    Foto

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    Foto app, a social media platform like Instagram, but for photographers.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • iPhone
    • Android
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