Instagram Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to Instagram for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative is Flickr, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Instagram and 13 are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Instagram are 500px, Snapchat, VSCO and PicsArt .

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  1. Flickr icon

    Flickr

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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

    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
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    500px

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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
  4. Snapchat icon

    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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    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
    Positive
    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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    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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    VSCO

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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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    Nerimity

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

    27 Nerimity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    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
  10. Glass - Photography Community icon

    Glass - Photography Community

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    Glass is a photo sharing platform and photography community. Built for adoration instead of addiction, Glass is a space focused on one thing — your photos.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  11. Beautify icon

    Beautify

     4 likes
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    GIMP Beautify is a set of GIMP plug-ins for quickly and easily beautify photo.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • GIMP
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    Tommi
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    Instagram is a photo sharing service and social media network, while this is a GIMP plugin not meant for sharing

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    • Beautify is Free and Open SourceInstagram is Free and Proprietary
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    FilterGrade

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    FilterGrade provides high quality post-processing tools to photographers and creative people all over the world. From subtle photoshop actions to intense light leaks and filters, FilterGrade creates beautiful tools to edit photos.

    15 FilterGrade alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Adobe Photoshop
    • Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
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  13. Imagesocket icon

    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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  14. Movense - 3D Moves icon

    Movense - 3D Moves

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    Movense is a social platform for you to share your 3D motion pictures (MOVEs) with friends and family. MOVEs allow you to capture 3D Selfies, Parties, Travel Journeys, Natural experiences in motion and sense with flip of wrist or on touch swipe.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
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  15. Frame Photo Editor icon

    Frame Photo Editor

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    Frame Photo Editor - Enhance your digital photo and desktop. Photo Editor with hundreds of clips and text, blending photos together, adding frames.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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