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. Streetgram icon

    Streetgram

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    Streetgram offers a convenient way to look for Instagram photos and users. Completely built around interactive maps we wanted to build an application that is easy to use and visually attractive. You can search photos on the map or by tags, quickly share them on your favourite...

    9 Streetgram alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Streetgram screenshot 1

    Streetgram Features

    1.  Location-based

    Streetgram VS Pixelfed

     
  2. Picsplore icon

    Picsplore

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    Picsplore is a brand new location based social network! We want to show you what’s new and exciting around you, it could be a band playing at a dive bar, a carnival, a house party, the possibilities are truly endless.

    29 Picsplore alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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    Picsplore Features

    1.  Image Sharing
    2.  Photo Gallery

    Picsplore VS Pixelfed

     
  4. PXIMG icon

    PXIMG

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    A free, unlimited and anonymous image host.

    66 PXIMG alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Discontinued

    Site no longer exists.

    PXIMG Features

    1.  Image Sharing

    PXIMG 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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    Iconosquare

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    Instagram made more comfortable View photos & videos Like photos & videos Post comments Popular photos & videos Photos of You Follow / Unfollow people.

    18 Iconosquare alternatives

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Iconosquare screenshot 1

    Iconosquare Features

    1.  Share on Twitter
    2.  Photo effects

    Iconosquare VS Pixelfed

     
  7. folio.ink icon

    folio.ink

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    MFile.io was created to be a fast, efficient way to share a collection of images and gifs in a polished presentation. It was designed with this one job to do, and it is completely free.

    39 folio.ink alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    Discontinued

    From the website: "Folio.ink is on hiatus as I try to work out back-end issues and technical challenges, or possibly refactor and pivot the direction of the site."

    folio.ink Features

    1.  No registration required

    folio.ink VS Pixelfed

     
  8. Redz icon

    Redz

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    "Redz" is a unique social media app displaying location-based content. Users can access, share, and view videos based on their current or chosen location, staying informed about trending topics and posts closest to them.

    14 Redz alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
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    Redz Features

    1.  Support for @mentions
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Trends
    5.  Location-based
    6.  Transparency

    Redz VS Pixelfed

     
  10. Chevereto icon

    Chevereto

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    Self-hosted image sharing software which allows to create your own image hosting website.

    58 Chevereto alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • Self-Hosted
    • MariaDB
    • PHP
    Homepage

    Chevereto Features

    1.  Two-factor Authentication
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Web-Based
    4.  Multiple languages
    5.  Photo Gallery
    6.  Server-side
    7.  Image Sharing

    Chevereto VS Pixelfed

     
  11. Ally icon

    Ally

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    Ally is a social network that makes it easy to find new things to love with the help of your friends.

    10 Ally alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    Browse recommendations from your friends
    Ask for recommendations
    Help your friends

    Ally Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  User Rating
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Crowdsourced
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No registration required

    Ally VS Pixelfed

     
  12. SweeLOL icon

    SweeLOL

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    SweeLOL - Positive vibes space designed to Spread positivity.

    45 SweeLOL alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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    SweeLOL Features

    1.  Built-in Commenting System

    SweeLOL VS Pixelfed

     
  13. Versia icon

    Versia

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    A simple, extensible federated protocol for building useful applications. Formerly known as Lysand.

    49 Versia alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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    Versia Features

    1.  Fediverse

    Versia VS Pixelfed

     
  14. Rybun icon

    Rybun

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    Rybun is a social network that keeps you connected and in-the-know about what's trending and happening in the world

    41 Rybun alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Personalized Recommendations
    3.  Multiple Account support
    4.  Support for @mentions
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode

    Rybun VS Pixelfed

     
  15. Retrica icon

    Retrica

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    Retrica is a simple photo taking and sharing app with a near infinite combination of live filters, layout, editing, social and secret sharing options. You can shoot the same moment a million ways and share it with the world, that special someone.

    70 Retrica alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Kindle Fire
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    Retrica Features

    1.  Photographic filters
    2.  Photo effects

    Retrica VS Pixelfed

     
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