Whether it’s the constant shift toward Reels content, Meta’s shaky history with data protection, or just the desire for something new, millions of people around the world are turning to Instagram alternatives for their social fix. Some of these apps attempt to copy the photo-feed-only Instagram of old, and others offer features above and beyond what’s available on Instagram.
To help you pick the right app for you, we’ve tested and selected the best Instagram alternatives for photographers, video sharing, social interactions, and more. All of them are available on Android, iOS, and the web, but some are more suited to mobile and others to a mouse and keyboard.