pixiv Alternatives for Android

There are many alternatives to pixiv for Android if you are looking for a replacement. The best Android alternative is DeviantArt, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to pixiv and ten of them are available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android alternatives to pixiv are ArtStation, Behance, Cara and Artfol.

filter to find the best alternatives

pixiv alternatives are mainly Art / Design Communities, but if you're looking for Social Networks or Story Writing Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Android + Free, Android, Free, iPhone, Online and Android + CN. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to pixiv.
More about pixiv
Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard
pixiv alternatives page was last updated

Alternatives list

  1. DeviantArt icon

    DeviantArt

     330 likes

    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.

    57 DeviantArt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    deviantart on Iphone(1)
     
    |
    1
    10
    Comments about DeviantArt as an Alternative to pixiv
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Not solely focused on anime like pixiv is.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    DeviantArt icon
    DeviantArt icon

    • Almost everyone thinks DeviantArt is a great pixiv alternative.

    • DeviantArt is Freemium and Proprietarypixiv is also Freemium and Proprietary
  2. ArtStation icon

    ArtStation

     30 likes

    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Website - Home
     
    |
    1
    Comments about ArtStation as an Alternative to pixiv
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    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.
    ArtStation icon
    ArtStation icon
    • ArtStation is Free and Proprietarypixiv is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Behance icon

    Behance

     79 likes

    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
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    Behance screenshot 1
     
  5. Cara icon

    Cara

     11 likes

    Cara is a social media and portfolio platform for artists in the entertainment industry.

    13 Cara alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Online / Web - Sample Post. (Vertical view to show comments) 2025-06-04
     
  6. Artfol icon

    Artfol

     3 likes

    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
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Artfol screenshot 1
     
  7. PENUP icon

    PENUP

     5 likes

    The PENUP app is a social network for people who like to draw and interact with fellow creative types. It's a thriving art community right on your Galaxy smartphone.

    27 PENUP alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    PENUP screenshot 1
     
  9. Miraquill icon

    Miraquill

     10 likes

    Miraquill (Formerly Mirakee) is the most addictive writing and blogging platform connecting a global community through the power of words.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Miraquill screenshot 1
     
  11. PixEz icon

    PixEz

     1 like

    This is a third-party Pixiv flutter client that supports browsing ugoira and reverse image search. Discover and explore more creative illustrations with this app!

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • pixiv
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • iPhone
    • Windows
    PixEz screenshot 1
     
  12. Penana icon

    Penana

     4 likes

    Penana is a cross-platform mobile app for everyone to discover and publish stories in a social and collaborative way. We are the "YouTube of Stories and Writing Contests.".

    9 Penana alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Penana screenshot 1
     
10 of 10 pixiv alternatives