Free VSCO AlternativesImage Editors & Photo Sharing Apps like VSCO

The best free alternative to VSCO is Pixelfed, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to VSCO and loads of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to VSCO are Pixlr, Instagram, Adobe Photoshop Express and PicsArt .

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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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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
     
  2. Pixlr icon
     367 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.

    231 Pixlr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  3. Instagram icon
     375 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
     
  4. 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.

    170 Adobe Photoshop Express alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
     
  5. 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.

    144 PicsArt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
     
  6. 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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
     
  7. Fossify Camera icon
     12 likes

    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
     
  8. LUMAFORGE icon
     3 likes

    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)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. Foto icon
     5 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Android
     
  10. 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.

    108 Photo Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  11. Camera360 icon
     10 likes

    Camera360 is a full-featured camera application complete with classic and original photo filters, live selfie stickers and masks, image sharing and built-in community options for getting your photos noticed worldwide.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows Phone
    • Kindle Fire
     
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