Instagram AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Instant Messengers

The best Instant Messenger alternative to Instagram is Ahlan social , 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 Instant Messengers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Instant Messenger alternatives to Instagram are Nerimity, Pie Messenger, Moments: Connect & Meet Friends and Huddle App.

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  1. Ahlan social icon

    Ahlan social

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

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    • Android
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  2. Nerimity icon

    Nerimity

     15 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.

    44 Nerimity alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    Profile Interface [PC - 2025]
     
  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

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    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Online
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  5. 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

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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    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

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Android
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