Pixelfed Alternatives

Pixelfed is described as 'Image sharing platform with focus on Privacy, Safety and Security, an ethical alternative to centralized platforms like Instagram' and is a very popular Social Network in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Pixelfed for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Web-based, iPad and Android Tablet apps. The best Pixelfed alternative is Mastodon, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Pixelfed are Bluesky, Tumblr, Pixelix and Minds.

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Pixelfed alternatives are mainly Social Networks but may also be Photo Sharing Apps or Microblogs.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of 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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Pixelfed alternatives page was last updated Apr 19, 2025
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  1. Enafore icon

    Enafore

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

    48 Enafore alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    Enafore screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Dark Mode
    3. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    4.  Support for @mentions
    5.  Fediverse

    Enafore VS Pixelfed

     
  2. Identi.ca icon

    Identi.ca

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    identi.ca is a free personal web server that implements a distributed social networking service. It is based on pump.io, a free software which make up the distributed social network.

    96 Identi.ca alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Identi.ca VS Pixelfed

     
  4. Vero icon

    Vero

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    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.

    58 Vero alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Vero Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free

    Vero 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.

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    Likee

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    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...

    22 Likee alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Likee Features

    1.  Personalized Recommendations
    2.  Support for @mentions

    Likee VS Pixelfed

     
  7. Cato.social icon

    Cato.social

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    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.

    100 Cato.social alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Welcome to Catzby Social Network

    Properties

    1.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Hashtags
    2.  Threaded Conversations
    3.  Progressive Web App

    Cato.social VS Pixelfed

     
  8. Wafrn icon

    Wafrn

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    Wafrn is a social network inspired by tumblr, that also can connect with other wafrn instances, or with mastodon, pleroma, firefish and other platforms that use activitypub.

    6 Wafrn alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • UNIX Web Browser
    A post with tags of two wafrn users

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

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

    Wafrn VS Pixelfed

     
  10. Vernissage icon

    Vernissage

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    Vernissage is an application that enables users to share their photographs with others.

    4 Vernissage alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Vernissage screenshot 1

    Vernissage Features

    1. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    2.  Two-factor Authentication
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Federated
    6.  Fediverse

    Vernissage VS Pixelfed

     
  11. EyeEm icon

    EyeEm

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    The all-in-one platform for your photo and video needs.

    60 EyeEm alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    EyeEm screenshot 1

    EyeEm Features

    1.  Photographic filters
    2.  Community-based
    3.  Share on Twitter
    4.  Photo effects

    EyeEm VS Pixelfed

     
  12. Daylyy icon

    Daylyy

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    Daylyy is a social media platform that fosters authenticity and real-time interaction, emphasizing spontaneous, unfiltered content over edited perfection.

    53 Daylyy alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Daylyy VS Pixelfed

     
  13. Belacam icon

    Belacam

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    Turn your Photos into Cash. Share your photos and videos on Belacam, and as they get more popular, you earn more money. Each ‘Like’ Gives a Bela. Bela is a cryptocurrency, and each one is worth a couple of cents.

    97 Belacam alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Belacam VS Pixelfed

     
  14. Photo Editor icon

    Photo Editor

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    Adjust color, add effects, rotate, crop, resize, frame, and draw on your photos. Color adjustment options include hue, saturation, contrast, and brightness. Additionally, Photo Editor offers a large variety of effects for your photos including gamma correction, auto contrast...

    111 Photo Editor alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Color (Curves)
    Color (Levels)
    Text (Image)

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Batch Editing
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Support for Layers
    5.  Retouch photos
    6.  Photo effects
    7.  Photographic filters
    8.  Multiple languages

    Photo Editor VS Pixelfed

     
  15. LD Photo Editor icon

    LD Photo Editor

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    A layer-based photo editor for creating cinematic imagery.

    52 LD Photo Editor alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    LD Photo Editor screenshot 1
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    LD Photo Editor Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Support for Layers
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Support for 4K
    5.  Live Preview
    6.  Non Destructive Editing
    7.  Photographic filters
    8.  Photo effects

    LD Photo Editor VS Pixelfed

     
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