Free PicsArt AlternativesTop Image Editors & Photo Sharing Apps like PicsArt

The best free alternative to PicsArt is Pixelfed, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to PicsArt and loads of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to PicsArt are Canva, Pixlr, Sly and Photoscape.

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  1. Pixelfed icon

    Pixelfed

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    Pixelfed is an image sharing platform with focus on Privacy, Safety and Security, an ethical alternative to centralized platforms like Instagram.

    130 Pixelfed alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
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    Pixelfield is an image sharing platform with some basic image editing capabilities (like Instagram). Pixart is a semi-advanced cross-platform image editor with some basic image sharing capability. Pixelfield is an image sharing platform first & image editing second. Pixart is an image editor first & image sharing platform second.

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    • Some users think Pixelfed is a great PicsArt alternative, some don't.

    • Pixelfed is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to PicsArt .

    • Pixelfed is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to PicsArt .

    • Pixelfed is Free and Open SourcePicsArt is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Pixelfed is Privacy focused and Security-focusedPicsArt is not according to our users
  2. Canva icon

    Canva

     380 likes
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    A comprehensive design application combining innovative photo and video editing with advanced AI capabilities to streamline creating designs. Users can produce unique graphics, engaging social media content using customizable templates and thousands of images, videos, and fonts accessible through its vast library.

    85 Canva alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Canva is the most popular Linux & SaaS alternative to PicsArt .

    • Canva is Freemium and ProprietaryPicsArt is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Canva is Privacy focusedPicsArt is not according to our users
  4. Pixlr icon

    Pixlr

     389 likes
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    Web-based editor with AI image generation, quick fixes, overlays, intricate lighting and texture adjustments, customizable templates, advanced filters, support for layers, high-res export, and ad-free premium features for accessible image and design editing.

    225 Pixlr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    It does everything I want it to, without having to go elsewhere; I love it!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Pixlr is a great PicsArt alternative.

    • Pixlr is Freemium and ProprietaryPicsArt is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Sly

     50 likes
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    Sly is a user-friendly, offline image editor requiring no expertise; adjust brightness, contrast, apply effects, and export in JPEG or PNG formats with control over metadata.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Online
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  8. Instagram icon

    Instagram

     373 likes
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    Instagram offers advanced photo editing and sharing capabilities, featuring Stories, Reels, IGTV, and live-streaming. It supports interactive multimedia engagement, business analytics, and global connectivity through seamless social media integration and recommendations.

    151 Instagram alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    It's a social media app with the capibility of sharing photos unlike picsart where you can fully edit and upload them

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. Instagram is a legitimate PicsArt alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Instagram is Free and ProprietaryPicsArt is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Microsoft Designer

     19 likes
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    Graphic design app in Microsoft 365 that helps you create social media posts, invitations, digital postcards, graphics, and more, all in a flash.

    85 Microsoft Designer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows
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  11. Adobe Photoshop Express icon

    Adobe Photoshop Express

     117 likes
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    Adobe's mobile photo-editing app lets you edit, share, and upload photos across devices. With features like free 2 GB storage, original size backup, and extra tools for advanced editing, it enhances your images for social media without reducing file quality.

    166 Adobe Photoshop Express alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
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    PhotoFiltre

     109 likes
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    PhotoFiltre 7 is a complete image retouching program. It allows you to do simple or advanced adjustments to an image and apply a vast range of filters on it. It is simple and intuitive to use, and has an easy learning curve.

    126 PhotoFiltre alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  13. Adobe Express icon

    Adobe Express

     14 likes
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    Craft stunning graphics with Adobe Express, featuring thousands of templates, icons, and fonts. Sync projects across devices and access powerful effects and finishes on mobile or web.

    44 Adobe Express alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Windows
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  14. Pixlr-o-matic icon

    Pixlr-o-matic

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    Add retro effects to your photos in a snap!

    Turn your photos into cool looking vintage images – editing is as easy as one, two, three. With this fun and simple darkroom app, you can layer filters, lighting and borders to get that retro grunge look in three simple steps. So many.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    VSCO

     49 likes
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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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