Instagram AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Photo Editors

The best Photo Editor alternative to Instagram is VSCO, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Instagram and 13 are Photo Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Photo Editor alternatives to Instagram are Photo Editor, Retrica, Facetune and Beautify.

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  1. 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
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  2. 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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  3. Retrica icon
     13 likes

    Retrica is a simple photo taking and sharing app with a near infinite combination of live filters, layout, editing, social and secret sharing options. You can shoot the same moment a million ways and share it with the world, that special someone.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Kindle Fire
    • US flagUnited States
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  4. Facetune icon
     18 likes

    Transform selfies into magazine-cover art with a mobile app offering tools for smiles, skin, facial reshaping, eye enhancement, hair styling, vivid makeup, customizable filters, and instant sharing on social platforms and email.

    75 Facetune alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  5. Beautify icon
     4 likes

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

    88 Beautify alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • GIMP
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  6. BeFunky icon
     19 likes

    Founded in 2007, BeFunky pioneered online photo editing with a product so ground breaking, that it garnered worldwide attention. Later that year, all that attention led to BeFunky becoming a Tech Crunch top 40 finalist (among 700 companies worldwide) and a spot on digg.

    70 BeFunky alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2013

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
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  7. 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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  8. Photogene icon
     3 likes

    Photogene is the ultimate tool for all your photo editing needs:

    • It's a full featured photo editor.?
    • Supports exporting and resizing multiple photos. ?- Includes tools for editing and exporting metadata and IPTC.

    Main features:

    • With Photogene you can easily browse, imp.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  9. PicSay icon
     20 likes

    Picsay is a award winning photo editor for Android. Spice up the pictures on your mobile phone and share them with your friends.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  10. Formulas icon
     Like

    Dozens of custom, multilayered photo effects unlike anything available on the App Store, ranging from basic color and tonal to authentic vintage film emulations, textured finishes, and painterly and artistic styles.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • iPad
    • iPhone
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  11. 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

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. Tresory icon
     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
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