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, Android Tablet and Web-based apps. The best VSCO alternative is Pixelfed, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like VSCO are Pixlr, Instagram, Adobe Photoshop Express and Project Indigo.

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  1. Pixelfed icon
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    Pixelfed is an image sharing platform with focus on Privacy, Safety and Security, an ethical alternative to centralized platforms like Instagram.

    131 Pixelfed alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
     
    • Pixelfed is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to VSCO.

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

    • Pixelfed is Free and Open SourceVSCO is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Pixelfed is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightVSCO is not according to our users
  2. Pixlr icon
     389 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.

    227 Pixlr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    • Most users think Pixlr is a great VSCO alternative.

    • Pixlr is the most popular Windows & Android Tablet alternative to VSCO.

    • Pixlr is Freemium and ProprietaryVSCO is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Pixlr is LightweightVSCO is not according to our users
  3. 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.

    152 Instagram alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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  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.

    168 Adobe Photoshop Express alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    46 Project Indigo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
     
  6. PicsArt  icon
     87 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.

    141 PicsArt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
     
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  7. 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.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  8. Photo Editor icon
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    Adjust color, add effects, rotate, crop, resize, frame, and draw on your photos. Color adjustment options include hue, saturation, contrast, and brightness. Additionally, Photo Editor offers a large variety of effects for your photos including gamma correction, auto contrast...

    108 Photo Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  9. The first fully-3D camera interface with dynamic lighting, sounds, & custom haptics that evoke the tactile experience of holding a premium camera.

    46 (Not Boring) Camera alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
    • (Not Boring) Camera is the most popular commercial alternative to VSCO.

    • (Not Boring) Camera is Paid and ProprietaryVSCO is Freemium and Proprietary
    • (Not Boring) Camera is Privacy focusedVSCO is not according to our users
  10. PhotonCamera icon
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    PhotonCamera uses advanced algorithms for capturing and processing raw images which give unmatched HDR outputs.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
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