Instagram AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Instant Messengers

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 six of them are Instant Messengers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Instant Messenger alternatives to Instagram are Ahlan social , Pie Messenger, Tresory and Moments: Connect & Meet Friends.

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  1. Nerimity icon

    Nerimity

     18 likes

    Open-source chat platform providing community-focused group messaging, video calls, profile customization with animated avatars, custom emojis, tags, post creation, discovery of communities, and full source code access on GitHub. Entirely donation-funded.

    53 Nerimity alternatives

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    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Profile Interface [PC - 2025]
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  2. Ahlan social icon

    Ahlan social

     4 likes

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

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    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Global
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  4. Pie Messenger icon

    Pie Messenger

     1 like

    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 type

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Online
    • CA flagCanada
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  5. Tresory icon

    Tresory

     2 likes

    Tresory is a private photo and document vault with a secure chat and a pro photo editor, built and hosted in Germany.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Android
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Homescreen with your hidden albums
    Pro-Photo-Editor
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  6. Moments: Connect & Meet Friends icon

    Moments: Connect & Meet Friends

     1 like

    The private social network where every moment is yours. Connect authentically, share with total control, and discover a new way to socialize with Nova, your personal AI assistant.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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  8. Huddle App icon

    Huddle App

     2 likes

    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 type

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Android
    • US flagUnited States
    Huddle App screenshot 1
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