pixiv AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Art / Design Communities

The best Art / Design Community alternative to pixiv is DeviantArt, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to pixiv and 12 are Art / Design Communities so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Art / Design Community alternatives to pixiv are ArtStation, Behance, Cara and Seam Social.

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  1. DeviantArt icon

    DeviantArt

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    DeviantArt was created to entertain, inspire, and empower the artist in all of us. Founded in August 2000, deviantART is the largest online social network for artists and art enthusiasts with over 13 million registered members, attracting 35 million unique visitors per month.

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    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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    Not solely focused on anime like pixiv is.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks DeviantArt is a great pixiv alternative.

    • DeviantArt is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to pixiv.

    • DeviantArt is the most popular free alternative to pixiv.

    • DeviantArt is Freemium and Proprietarypixiv is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    ArtStation

     30 likes
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    ArtStation is the industry hub, where media & entertainment artists can keep up with each other and find new inspiration every day.

    20 ArtStation alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    It has a professional air while allowing artists to upload multiple pictures into one post, much like Pixiv does. However, the professional vibe isn't everyone's cup of tea, but it makes for a fantastic art portfolio.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • ArtStation is Free and Proprietarypixiv is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Behance

     79 likes
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    Discover curated creative projects across various fields on a platform for inspiration, portfolio showcasing, hiring freelancers, and engaging with a global community. Use search filters to explore by tools or colors, create moodboards, and safely handle payments.

    52 Behance alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
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    Seam Social

     8 likes
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    A community-driven social network fostering creativity and collaboration through miniapps. Engage with art, music, and more, free from ads and algorithms. Collect Seam Points through quests and contributions and use them to enhance your experience by unlocking user-generated content.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  7. Artfol icon

    Artfol

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    Artfol is an independent social media platform focused on providing a safe and positive space for artists to engage with their community and other artists!.

    24 Artfol alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  9. Sheezy.Art icon

    Sheezy.Art

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    SheezyArt/Sheezy.Art, or just Sheezy, is an online art site devoted to all types of media, including traditional, digital, photography, writing, pixel art, and animation.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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    Artgram

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    Artgram recognizes how essential it is to gain trust through a long-term commitment to the art community. We are deeply grateful for the trust and strong support we have received from our community.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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    Itaku

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    Itaku is an online community with a focus on browsing and sharing art, it also features a commissioning marketplace.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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    DomoTown

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    DomoTown is a platform for sharing and discovering art and short form video content, designed to provide a unique and engaging space for creators and their fans.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    Main page, signed out.
     
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    Doodle Addicts

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    An online art community for hand-drawn artists and illustrators. Catering to people that like to doodle, draw, watercolor, etc. Also a home for drawing challenges and art prompts.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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