Pixelfed AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Photo Sharing Apps

The best Photo Sharing alternative to Pixelfed is Bluesky, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Pixelfed and loads of them are Photo Sharing Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Photo Sharing App alternatives to Pixelfed are Tumblr, Pixelix, Instagram and 500px.

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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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Pixelfed alternatives page was last updated Apr 19, 2025
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  1. Bluesky icon

    Bluesky

     70 likes
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    An open social network that gives creators independence from platforms, developers the freedom to build, and users a choice in their experience.

    64 Bluesky alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Support for @mentions
    5.  Multiple Account support
    6.  Two-factor Authentication
    7.  Personalized Recommendations
    8.  No registration required

    Bluesky VS Pixelfed

     
  2. Tumblr icon

    Tumblr

     458 likes
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    Tumblr is a place to express yourself, discover yourself, and bond over the stuff you love. It's where your interests connect you with your people.

    115 Tumblr alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Tumblr Features

    1.  Social feed
    2.  Search by tags
    3.  Tagging
    4.  Dark Mode
    5. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    6.  Image Sharing
    7.  Photo Gallery
    8.  Blog template
    9.  Progressive Web App

    Tumblr VS Pixelfed

     

    • Tumblr is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Pixelfed.

    • Tumblr is Free and ProprietaryPixelfed is Free and Open Source
  4. 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.

    5 Pixelix alternatives

    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 Pixelfed

     
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    Facetune

    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.

    https://www.facetuneapp.com
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  6. Instagram icon

    Instagram

     366 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.

    147 Instagram alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Top Instagram Features

    1.  Share Videos
    2.  Social feed
    3.  Face Filter
    4.  Instagram auto follow
    5.  Direct Messaging
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Support for @mentions
    8.  Expiring Stories
    9.  Two-factor Authentication
    10. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    11.  Photo effects
    12.  Image Sharing

    Instagram VS Pixelfed

     

    • Most users think Instagram is a great Pixelfed alternative.

    • Instagram is the most popular Windows alternative to Pixelfed.

    • Instagram is Free and ProprietaryPixelfed is Free and Open Source
  7. 500px icon

    500px

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    500px lets you create stunning professional photo portfolios, find friends, express yourself and connect with likeminded people.

    79 500px alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    500px screenshot 1

    500px Features

    1.  Personalized Recommendations
    2.  Unlimited storage
    3. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration

    500px VS Pixelfed

     

    • 500px is the most popular SaaS alternative to Pixelfed.

    • 500px is Freemium and ProprietaryPixelfed is Free and Open Source
  8. PixelDroid icon

    PixelDroid

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    PixelDroid is a Free and Open Source Android client for Pixelfed, the federated image sharing platform.

    5 PixelDroid alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    PixelDroid screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Fediverse
    2.  Image Sharing
    3.  Decentralized
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode

    PixelDroid VS Pixelfed

     
  10. Impressia for Pixelfed icon

    Impressia for Pixelfed

     8 likes
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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.

    5 Impressia for Pixelfed alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Impressia for Pixelfed screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

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

    Impressia for Pixelfed VS Pixelfed

     
  11. Foto icon

    Foto

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    Foto app, a social media platform like Instagram, but for photographers.

    15 Foto alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Android
    Foto screenshot 1

    Foto Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Direct Messaging
    3.  DMS

    Foto VS Pixelfed

     
  12. Snapchat icon

    Snapchat

     93 likes
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    A playful and interactive multimedia messaging app offering ephemeral photo and video sharing. Control view time, get alerts for screenshots, and engage with friends through gamified interactions and video calls.

    121 Snapchat alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    Snapchat screenshot 1
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    Top Snapchat Features

    1.  Record videos
    2.  Friend Tagging
    3.  Content Discovery
    4.  GPS Location Sharing
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Self Destructing Messages
    7.  Face Filter
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Passkey Support
    10.  Two-factor Authentication
    11.  VoiP Calls
    12.  Expiring Stories

    Snapchat VS Pixelfed

     
  13. Hive Social icon

    Hive Social

     7 likes
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    Share content and connect to people you love on Hive.

    26 Hive Social alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Hive Social screenshot 1
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    Hive Social screenshot 3

    Hive Social Features

    1.  Threaded Conversations
    2.  Image Sharing
    3. Spotify icon  Spotify integration
    4.  Private messaging
    5.  Hashtags
    6.  Music Recommendation
    7.  Photo Gallery
    8.  Social feed

    Hive Social VS Pixelfed

     
  14. PicsArt icon

    PicsArt

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    With PicsArt, you can transform your photos into works of art using dynamic creative tools—all with the tip of your finger and all while being discovered by a global community of creatives.

    134 PicsArt alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    PicsArt screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Photographic filters
    2.  Photo effects
    3.  Support for Layers
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Text to Image Generation
    7.  Share on Twitter
    8.  Two-factor Authentication
    9.  PDF annotation
    10.  Pressure Sensitivity
    11.  Non Destructive Editing
    12.  Ad-free

    PicsArt VS Pixelfed

     
  15. VSCO icon

    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.

    115 VSCO alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Online
    • Windows
    VSCO screenshot 1
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    VSCO Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Photographic filters
    3.  Photo effects
    4.  Discovery engine
    5.  Image Processing

    VSCO VS Pixelfed

     
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