PixelDroid AlternativesSocial Networks & Pixelfed Clients like PixelDroid

PixelDroid is described as 'Free and Open Source Android client for Pixelfed, the federated image sharing platform' and is a Social Network in the social & communications category. There are six alternatives to PixelDroid for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, iPad, F-Droid, Android and Cloudron apps. The best PixelDroid alternative is Pixelfed, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PixelDroid are Pixelix, Fedilab, Impressia for Pixelfed and Sora for Mastodon + Bluesky.

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PixelDroid alternatives page was last updated May 21, 2025
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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.

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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • F-Droid
    Pixelfed screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Federated
    3.  Ad-free
    4. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    5.  Fediverse
    6.  Upload multiple pictures
    7.  Image Sharing
    8.  Browser-based
    9.  Support for @mentions
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Two-factor Authentication
    12.  No Tracking

    Pixelfed VS PixelDroid

     

    • Pixelfed is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to PixelDroid.

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

    • Pixelfed is Free and Open SourcePixelDroid is also Free and Open Source
    • Pixelfed is Privacy focusedPixelDroid is not according to our users
  2. Pixelix icon

    Pixelix

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    Experience high-performance Pixelfed interactions on Android with a customizable interface, direct messaging, widgets, and fediverse integration for easy browsing and posting.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • iPhone
    Pixelix screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  User friendly

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Dark Mode
    3. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    4.  Decentralized
    5.  Support for @mentions
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Material design

    Pixelix VS PixelDroid

     
  4. Fedilab icon

    Fedilab

     47 likes
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    Fedilab is a multifunctional Android client to access the distributed Fediverse, consisting of microblogging, photo sharing and video hosting.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Fedilab screenshot 1
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    Fedilab screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Multiple Account support
    2.  Friendica support
    3. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Decentralized
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Scheduling
    9.  Support for @mentions

    Fedilab VS PixelDroid

     
  5. Impressia for Pixelfed icon

    Impressia for Pixelfed

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    This app is dedicated to photo lovers, offering clean, exclusive photo timelines. It includes features like liking, commenting, boosting, and supports following across the Fediverse. It also features trending photos, tags, and user blocking to enrich the social experience.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Impressia for Pixelfed screenshot 1
    Impressia for Pixelfed screenshot 2
    Impressia for Pixelfed screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Decentralized
    4. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    5.  Support for @mentions
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Built-in Commenting System
    8.  Image Sharing
    9.  Fediverse

    Impressia for Pixelfed VS PixelDroid

     
  6. Sora for Mastodon + Bluesky icon

    Sora for Mastodon + Bluesky

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    Futuristic Fediverse client for iOS & VisionOS & macOS & watchOS.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • visionOS
    Sora for Mastodon + Bluesky screenshot 1
    Sora for Mastodon + Bluesky screenshot 2
    Sora for Mastodon + Bluesky screenshot 3

    Sora for Mastodon + Bluesky Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  VoiP Calls
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Peer-To-Peer
    6.  Voice Chat
    7.  Fediverse
    8.  Threaded Conversations

    Sora for Mastodon + Bluesky VS PixelDroid

     

    • Sora for Mastodon + Bluesky is the most popular Mac alternative to PixelDroid.

    • Sora for Mastodon + Bluesky is Freemium and ProprietaryPixelDroid is Free and Open Source
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    Tusker

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    Tusker is a free and flexible client for the Mastodon social network and other compatible services.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Tusker screenshot 1
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    Tusker Features

    1.  Multiple Account support
    2. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    3.  Sync with iCloud

    Tusker VS PixelDroid

     
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