Pixelfed AlternativesTop Social Networks & Photo Sharing Apps like Pixelfed

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 social & communications category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Pixelfed for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Android, 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 Instagram.

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  1. Mastodon icon

    Mastodon

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    Decentralized and federated social platform with no ads, focusing on personal interaction, and offering 500 character posts, custom emojis, content warnings, and robust moderation tools.

    128 Mastodon alternatives

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Android Tablet
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    • Almost everyone thinks Mastodon is a great Pixelfed alternative.

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

    • Mastodon is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Pixelfed.

    • Mastodon is Free and Open SourcePixelfed is also Free and Open Source
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    Bluesky

     102 likes

    An open social network that gives creators independence from platforms, developers the freedom to build, and users a choice in their experience.

    73 Bluesky alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  4. Tumblr icon

    Tumblr

     463 likes

    Tumblr is a place to express yourself, discover yourself, and bond over the stuff you love. It's where your interests connect you with your people.

    111 Tumblr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Photobucket

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  6. Pixelix icon

    Pixelix

     27 likes

    Experience high-performance Pixelfed interactions on Android with a customizable interface, direct messaging, widgets, and fediverse integration for easy browsing and posting.

    6 Pixelix alternatives

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • F-Droid
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  7. Instagram icon

    Instagram

     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.

    152 Instagram alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • Most users think Instagram is a great Pixelfed alternative.

    • Instagram is the most popular Windows alternative to Pixelfed.

    • Instagram is Free and ProprietaryPixelfed is Free and Open Source
  8. Minds icon

    Minds

     328 likes

    An open-source platform for decentralized social networking. Users can monetize posts through ads or monthly support, engaging in various features such as Blogs, Videos, and secure private chats. Minds supports free speech and facilitates sharing across networks and exploring global trends.

    124 Minds alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  10. Pixabay icon

    Pixabay

     53 likes

    Over 1.6 million royalty free stock photos and videos shared by our generous community.

    59 Pixabay alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  11. 500px icon

    500px

     100 likes

    500px lets you create stunning professional photo portfolios, find friends, express yourself and connect with likeminded people.

    77 500px alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • 500px is the most popular SaaS alternative to Pixelfed.

    • 500px is Freemium and ProprietaryPixelfed is Free and Open Source
  12. Impressia for Pixelfed icon

    Impressia for Pixelfed

     9 likes

    This app is dedicated to photo lovers, offering clean, exclusive photo timelines. It includes features like liking, commenting, boosting, and supports following across the Fediverse. It also features trending photos, tags, and user blocking to enrich the social experience.

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    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    PixelDroid

     17 likes

    PixelDroid is a Free and Open Source Android client for Pixelfed, the federated image sharing platform.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Gridsky

     7 likes

    Gridsky brings the visual charm of Instagram to Bluesky, offering a delightful client with a grid-based interface and easy scrolling. Focused on photo content, Gridsky creates a minimal, immersive experience with innovative ways to interact with feeds and profiles. Accessible online for seamless photo sharing.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    GoToSocial

     11 likes

    GoToSocial is an ActivityPub social network server, written in Golang.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Kubernetes
    • YunoHost
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    • GoToSocial is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Pixelfed.

    • GoToSocial is Free and Open SourcePixelfed is also Free and Open Source
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