Best Open Source Alternatives to Instagram

Compare the best free and open-source alternatives to Instagram — self-hosted and desktop replacements you fully control, ranked by GitHub stars, license and platform support.

Curated by open-source.store · Updated November 2026 · 1 alternatives

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Tool		License	Platforms	Self-hosted
Loops	465	AGPL-3.0	Web	No	Nov 2026	Visit

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Loops465AGPL-3.0

Loops is an open-source, federated short-video platform built on ActivityPub that lets teams publish vertical video feeds without corporate lock-in.

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vs Instagram: a free, open-source option you fully control, licensed AGPL-3.0.

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Best Open Source Alternatives to Instagram

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