Pixelfed Alternatives

Apps similar to Pixelfed include Mastodon, which is free and open source. Other options are Bluesky, Tumblr, Instagram and Pixelix. There's no shortage of Photo Sharing Apps like Pixelfed, with more than 100 alternatives for iPhone, the web, Android, iPad and Windows.

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  1. Zappix icon
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    Zappix is a modern social image sharing application built on the decentralized Nostr protocol. Share and discover amazing images with a vibrant community while maintaining full ownership of your data.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Online
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  2. anti·ntwrk is an international social network in public alpha. Members can share posts, articles, photos, polls, petitions, reels and 24-hour stories; create pages and groups; and discuss or repost publications.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Online
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  3. Freeze is the ultimate Pixelfed client and creative suite , browse, post, and edit all in one app. Connect to any Pixelfed instance, with partial Mastodon support, and unlock powerful photo and video editing tools built right in.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Android
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  4. piclog icon
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    Hi! Here you can share your JPEG pictures with your friends. You can customize the CSS of your profile, and even add a little widget to your site! The pictures are heavily compressed to keep the file size small.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  5. WeAre8 icon
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    Social media that unites to change the world. Join us on WeAre8, the people's platform, and together let's shift the power of big tech to the people.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Android
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  6. Irys icon
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    Irys is an app and community built for all photography lovers. A place to share your work without noise or pressure, and to connect with others who care about the craft.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
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  7. SamSaidYes is a powerful way to connect, interact and collect moments at events. The App allows you to create events for free, invite your guests and share photos effortlessly. Beyond sharing it provides icebreaker features and guarantees more fun.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  8. Formulas icon
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    Dozens of custom, multilayered photo effects unlike anything available on the App Store, ranging from basic color and tonal to authentic vintage film emulations, textured finishes, and painterly and artistic styles.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • iPad
    • iPhone
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  9. PixelStyle Photo Editor for Mac supports easy photo-editing & graphic-designing.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  10. Frame Photo Editor - Enhance your digital photo and desktop. Photo Editor with hundreds of clips and text, blending photos together, adding frames.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. instahiet icon
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    instahiet has been designed from the ground up to meet your iPhone photo editing needs. Using a uniquely crafted touch interface, instahiet allows for more intuitive editing than its desktop counterparts with a toolset designed for serious photography and send images via Email...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2013

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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