PixelFed vs Instagram : Which is Better?

PixelFed

PixelFed is a cloud-based opensource photosharing app. Developed by Dansup

License: Open Source

Categories: News & Books Photos & Graphics Social & Communications

Apps available for Web Self-Hosted

Instagram

Instagram is a mobile, desktop, and internet-based photo-sharing application and service that allows users to share pictures and videos. Developed by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger

License: Free

Categories: Photos & Graphics Social & Communications

Apps available for Windows Online Android iPhone Android Tablet

PixelFed VS Instagram Feature comparision

Feature	PixelFed	Instagram
Support for ActivityPub
Browser based
Decentralized
Federated
Federated Cloud
Fediverse
Image Sharing
Optimized for Mobile
Multi-platform support
On-premises software
Photo Sharing
Privacy focused
Security focused
Short Stories
Social network
Track everything
Upload multiple pictures
Custom fixed subdomains
Viewing files online
Anonymous upload
Image Editing
Social feed
Blog template
Blogging
IFTTT integration
Direct Messaging
Instagram auto follow
Share Videos
Photo Organization
Cloud sync
Direct file uploading
GPS Location Sharing
Group chat
Built-in Photo editor
Compatible people tagging
Discovery engine
Image Processing
Photo effects
Photographic filters
Drawing
Dropbox integration
Sound GIF
Video editing
Self-hosted in intranet or private cloud
Video Hosting
Share on twitter
Uncensored
Privacy Protected
Upload directly to Instagram
Bulk uploader
Instagram