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 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. Takahe icon

    Takahe

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    While it’s always nice to have more Fediverse software, we have some specific features and goals that we think makes Takahe a great choice of server software:

    20 Takahe alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Takahe screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Multiple Account support
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Fediverse

    Takahe VS Pixelfed

     
  2. Desktop for Instagram icon

    Desktop for Instagram

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    This very simple app allows you to access to the Instagram mobile website like you can do on your smartphone. You can upload photos from your computer to Instagram, open and download full HD photos, view your notifications

    90 Desktop for Instagram alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    Desktop for Instagram screenshot 1

    Desktop for Instagram Features

    1.  Instagram Downloader
    2.  Direct Messaging

    Desktop for Instagram VS Pixelfed

     
  4. Imagesocket icon

    Imagesocket

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    Thousands of illustrators, designers, and photographers around the world rely on our platform to organize, share, and sell their digital works of art. Whether you are a seasoned industry professional or an explorer, you can trust Imagesocket to help you make it happen.

    85 Imagesocket alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Imagesocket screenshot 1

    Imagesocket Features

    1.  Image Sharing
    2.  Upload images

    Imagesocket VS Pixelfed

     
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    PicsArt

    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.

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    SM.MS

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    Easy to use, online image hosting.

    54 SM.MS alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Web UI

    SM.MS Features

    1.  Dark Mode

    SM.MS VS Pixelfed

     
  7. Beautify icon

    Beautify

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    GIMP Beautify is a set of GIMP plug-ins for quickly and easily beautify photo.

    95 Beautify alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • GIMP
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    Discontinued

    The last update is from April 2017.

    Beautify Features

    1.  Photo effects
    2.  Image Processing

    Beautify VS Pixelfed

     
  8. Pinksky icon

    Pinksky

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

    4 Pinksky alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone

    Pinksky Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Decentralized
    4.  Image Sharing

    Pinksky VS Pixelfed

     
  10. Facetune icon

    Facetune

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    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.

    77 Facetune alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Facetune Features

    1.  Blemish removal
    2.  Retouch photos
    3.  Share on Twitter
    4.  Photographic filters
    5.  Photo effects
    6.  AI-Powered

    Facetune VS Pixelfed

     
  11. Vidzy icon

    Vidzy

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    Vidzy is an open-source alternative to TikTok that provides users with a platform to create and share short videos. Vidzy provides a customizable and privacy-focused experience for users who enjoy creating and sharing short videos.

    13 Vidzy alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Vidzy screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    3.  Personalized Recommendations
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Federated
    6.  Community-based
    7.  Short videos

    Vidzy VS Pixelfed

     
  12. Pixegram icon

    Pixegram

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    Pixegram lets you share the memorable moments of your life with your friends and fans through photos and videos. Follow your friends as they share their memorable experiences through an uncluttered, advertisements free, and chronologically ordered feed.

    9 Pixegram alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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    Pixegram Features

    1.  Ad-free

    Pixegram VS Pixelfed

     
  13. BeFunky icon

    BeFunky

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    Founded in 2007, BeFunky pioneered online photo editing with a product so ground breaking, that it garnered worldwide attention. Later that year, all that attention led to BeFunky becoming a Tech Crunch top 40 finalist (among 700 companies worldwide) and a spot on digg.

    50 BeFunky alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    BeFunky screenshot 1
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    BeFunky Features

    1.  Built-in Photo editor

    BeFunky VS Pixelfed

     
  14. Grainery icon

    Grainery

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    Grainery is a place to share, learn, and collaborate for analog photographers. We hope that everything feels familiar, but there's a few film specific features to help you get the most out of the platform. Lets show you around quickly and get you up and running.

    39 Grainery alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Grainery screenshot 1

    Grainery Features

    1.  Community-based

    Grainery VS Pixelfed

     
  15. Websta for Instagram icon

    Websta for Instagram

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    Best App for Instagram. See your news feed, like, comment and browse all your friends photos.

    11 Websta for Instagram alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    Websta for Instagram screenshot 1

    Websta for Instagram VS Pixelfed

     
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