VSCO AlternativesImage Editors & Photo Sharing Apps like VSCO

VSCO is described as 'For creators, by creators, the VSCO app helps you reach your creative potential within a community that values honest and imaginative expression above all else' and is a Photo Editor in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 100 alternatives to VSCO for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Android, iPad, Web-based and Android Tablet apps. The best VSCO alternative is Pixelfed, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like VSCO are Adobe Lightroom, Pixlr, Instagram and Adobe Photoshop Express.

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  1. Pixelfed icon
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    Federated image-sharing platform with privacy, safety, no tracking or ads, algorithm-free chronological timelines, open-source code, comprehensive moderation, supports self-hosting, ActivityPub protocol, hashtag discovery, responsive mobile access, and ethical data control.

    134 Pixelfed alternatives

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
     
  2. Adobe Lightroom icon
     473 likes

    Maximize your photo editing and organizing abilities across platforms with non-destructive editing in high resolution and 1 TB of cloud storage. Harness simple tools like sliders to achieve your ideal image and automatically apply tags. Access and utilize Lightroom on mobile, web, or desktop.

    125 Adobe Lightroom alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  3. Pixlr icon
     366 likes

    Web-based editor with AI image generation, quick fixes, overlays, intricate lighting and texture adjustments, customizable templates, advanced filters, support for layers, high-res export, and ad-free premium features for accessible image and design editing.

    232 Pixlr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  4. Instagram icon
     374 likes

    Instagram offers advanced photo editing and sharing capabilities, featuring Stories, Reels, IGTV, and live-streaming. It supports interactive multimedia engagement, business analytics, and global connectivity through seamless social media integration and recommendations.

    157 Instagram alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  5. Adobe's mobile photo-editing app lets you edit, share, and upload photos across devices. With features like free 2 GB storage, original size backup, and extra tools for advanced editing, it enhances your images for social media without reducing file quality.

    171 Adobe Photoshop Express alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
     
  6. PicsArt  icon
     88 likes

    Offers photo filters, magic effects, drawing tools, stickers, and customizable text. Includes collage layouts, color adjustments, and cropping. Features a built-in camera, live effects, drawing layers, and direct sharing to a global community and external networks. Multi-language support.

    145 PicsArt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
     
  7. A camera app that offers full manual controls, a more natural (“SLR-like”) look, and the highest image quality that computational photography can provide — in both JPEG and raw formats.

    47 Project Indigo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
     
  8. Fossify Camera icon
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    Fossify Camera is your go-to app for capturing life’s moments with precision and privacy. Whether you’re snapping photos or recording videos, this fully customizable, privacy-respecting camera app is designed to meet your needs.

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  9. LUMAFORGE icon
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    Delivers browser-based image editing with advanced color controls, professional optics, non-destructive 30-step undo/redo, steganographic preset export, precise RGB curves, high-dynamic-range exposure, .CUBE LUT export, WebP compression, metadata embedding, and remixable public grades.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. Foto icon
     5 likes

    Foto app, a social media platform like Instagram, but for photographers.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Android
     
  11. Photo Editor icon
     13 likes

    Edit photos using exposure, brightness, color tuning, curves, batch processing, special effects, cropping, overlays, and metadata tools. Supports touch interface, multiple save formats, sharing to social media, comparison tools, and captures from web or video.

    109 Photo Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  12. Libre Camera icon
     9 likes

    Libre Camera is a free and open source camera app to take pictures and record videos written in Flutter and Dart.

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
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