PicsArt AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Photo Sharing Apps

The best Photo Sharing alternative to PicsArt is Pixelfed, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to PicsArt and many of them are Photo Sharing Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Photo Sharing App alternatives to PicsArt are Grain Social, Pixlr-o-matic, VSCO and Photo Editor.

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  1. Pixelfed icon
     296 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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
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  2. Grain Social icon
     6 likes

    A photo sharing app built on the AT Protocol. Users create galleries of photos, browse feeds, leave comments, and follow other photographers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Online
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  3. Pixlr-o-matic icon
     61 likes

    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 type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  4. 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.

    114 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. PicLab icon
     15 likes

    Add beautiful typography & artwork, apply stunning filters and photo effects, and add an ever-growing collection of shapes, light FX, textures, borders, patterns, and more to your photos and share them to your favorite social networks!.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  8. Camera360 icon
     10 likes

    Camera360 is a full-featured camera application complete with classic and original photo filters, live selfie stickers and masks, image sharing and built-in community options for getting your photos noticed worldwide.

    63 Camera360 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows Phone
    • Kindle Fire
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  9. SweeLOL icon
     6 likes

    Human-first social platform for sharing real photos and videos, exploring nearby communities and real-time events, filtering moods, and connecting safely without ad overload or algorithm-driven feeds for authentic connections and a clean, spam-free space.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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  10. LightX icon
     1 like

    LightX is all in one free picture editor app. It has never been easier to make cutout, transparent background using photo background eraser.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Online
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  11. LunaPic icon
     15 likes

    Web-based photo editor for cropping, resizing, and rotating images, adding various effects and filters, drawing, text overlays, creating collages, slideshows, converting video to GIFs, sharing edits online, and exporting in multiple formats without registration.

    177 LunaPic alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Dropbox
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  12. 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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