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. Soapbox.pub icon
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    Soapbox is customizable open-source software that puts the power of social media in the hands of the people. Feature-rich and hyper-focused on providing a user experience to rival Big Tech, Soapbox is already home to some of the biggest alternative social platforms on the...

    46 Soapbox.pub alternatives

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    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  2. Coub icon
     40 likes

    Coub is YouTube for video loops. You can take any video, trim the best part, combine with other videos, add soundtrack. It might be a funny scene, movie quote, animation, meme or a mashup of multiple sources.

    50 Coub alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Messages
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  3. Enafore icon
     5 likes

    Maintained fork of Pinafore. A somewhat unstable fediverse client with better support for Akkoma, glitch-soc, and Iceshrimp instances.

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    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Online
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  4. Glass is a photo sharing platform and photography community. Built for adoration instead of addiction, Glass is a space focused on one thing — your photos.

    13 Glass - Photography Community alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  5. Likee icon
     9 likes

    Likee is a free original short video maker and sharing platform worldwide with excellent live streams. Likee brings short videos, video effects and live stream into one easy-to-use application. With the powerful personalized feed and video effects, you can easily find viral...

    32 Likee alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  6. BeReal icon
     5 likes

    BeReal is the simplest photo sharing app to share once a day your real life in photo with friends.

    39 BeReal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  7. Pinksky icon
     2 likes

    Pinksky is a 3rd party Bluesky client focused on photos.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
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  8. Vero icon
     12 likes

    Vero is a social network for anyone who loves anything enough to share it – and wants control over who they share it with. Just like we do in real life.

    62 Vero alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • US flagUnited States
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  9. Retro icon
     5 likes

    Retro is a privacy-focused social app enabling users to share photos, videos, and screenshots with friends on a weekly basis, without distractions or need for editing, and offering control over past and present content visibility.

    40 Retro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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  10. monnett icon
     3 likes

    Gives people control over their feed and data. Promotes authentic connection over viral content. Operates transparently with democratic oversight. Sustains itself without exploiting people.

    16 monnett alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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  11. Cato.social icon
     3 likes

    Cato is an X (Twitter) alternative where you can post Meows, get Not So Anonymous Messages, connect with other Catos & grow your online social network.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Online
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  12. frenzy is a low-key space for friends, with endless things to do together. Chat, share photos and voice notes, and play packs. Free, with no ads.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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