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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  1. Bluesky icon

    Bluesky

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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.

    73 Bluesky alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Tumblr

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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.

    111 Tumblr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  4. Pixelix icon

    Pixelix

     27 likes
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • F-Droid
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    PicsArt

    Offers photo filters, magic effects, drawing tools, stickers, and customizable text. Includes collage layouts, color adjustments, and cropping. Features a built-in camera, live effects, drawing layers, and direct sharing to a glo...

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    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

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • 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
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    500px

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

    77 500px alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • 500px is the most popular SaaS alternative to Pixelfed.

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    PixelDroid

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  11. Snapchat icon

    Snapchat

     94 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.

    125 Snapchat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  12. PicsArt icon

    PicsArt

     87 likes
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    Offers photo filters, magic effects, drawing tools, stickers, and customizable text. Includes collage layouts, color adjustments, and cropping. Features a built-in camera, live effects, drawing layers, and direct sharing to a global community and external networks. Multi-language support.

    139 PicsArt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
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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

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Online
    • Windows
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  14. Hive Social icon

    Hive Social

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  15. Foto icon

    Foto

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
    • Android
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