Instagram: the 5 best alternatives

Anyone looking for alternatives to Instagram will find a whole range of apps and websites. We present you the five best Instagram alternatives in this practical tip.

1. Instagram alternative: Snapseed

• Snapseed does not offer its own photo network, but a variety of editing options for your pictures.
• In addition to auto-correction, which optimizes your photos at the push of a button, you can use numerous effects. For example, vintage or black and white filters can be used or frames can be placed around your pictures. You can also create HDR-like effects with Snapseed.
• Snapseed is available for download as an app for Android and iOS and as a PC tool.

2. Alternative to Instagram: Flickr

• Like on Instagram, you can share your pictures with a large audience via the Flickr photo network.
• Images can be taken directly via the app and processed in real time with live filters. After registering on the Flickr website, you will receive 1 TB of free storage space.
• Flickr is available as a web app and as an application for Android and iOS.

3. Photos like Instagram: Pinterest

• Images are also at the center of attention on Pinterest. You can attach your own pictures to your pin board, but you will also see posts from other users based on your areas of interest.
• You can also link YouTube videos to your pin board. Of course, you can also delete a pin on Pinterest. We will show you how in a different practical tip.
• The Pinterest web app and the Pinterest app for Android can be found in our download area.

4. Instagram alternative from Germany: EyeEm

• With 20 real-time photo filters, EyeEm lets you refine your photos as you shoot and create real works of art.
• Her works can be shared either through the EyeEm community or other social networks.
• EyeEm is available for Android, iOS and as a web app, through which you can even sell your pictures.

5. Don't just edit and share photos: Tumblr

• Tumblr is more than a photo community. In addition to images and GIFs, you can also share texts, videos, live videos and audios. Layout, colors and fonts can be customized.
• Just create a blog on Tumblr and connect with like-minded people. Hashtags make it easy to track certain topics.
• The application is available as a web app and can be downloaded for iOS and Android.

In the next practical tip, we will show you how you can use your smartphone to take photos with the front and rear cameras simultaneously.