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 Ahlan social , VSCO, Photo Editor and LD Photo Editor.

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  1. Pixelfed icon
     295 likes

    Federated image-sharing platform with privacy, safety, no tracking or ads, algorithm-free chronological timelines, open-source code, comprehensive moderation, supports self-hosting, ActivityPub protocol, hashtag discovery, responsive mobile access, and ethical data control.

    144 Pixelfed alternatives

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    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
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  2. Ahlan social  icon
     4 likes

    an open-source, privacy-first social platform providing a safe digital home and voice for unrepresented nations & communities.

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    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Android
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  3. VSCO icon
     49 likes

    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.

    116 VSCO alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Online
    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
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  4. Photo Editor icon
     15 likes

    Edit photos using exposure, brightness, color tuning, curves, batch processing, special effects, cropping, overlays, and metadata tools. Supports touch interface, multiple save formats, sharing to social media, comparison tools, and captures from web or video.

    110 Photo Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2013

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  5. A layer-based photo editor for creating cinematic imagery.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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