Beyond Pinterest — New Art and Inspiration Hubs that You’ll Love

Best Alternatives to Pinterest — Our Top 5 Picks:

5. DeviantArt
4. Instagram
3. Tumblr
2. Cosmos
1. Lenso.ai

5. DeviantArt

DeviantArt was once one of the most popular platforms for online artists. While the community remains engaged with the artwork, the rise of AI-generated art has caused some users to leave the platform.

Pros:

Active community
Allows adult content
Accurate tagging system
Options to download, add to collections, and mark favorites
Built-in shopping system
No registration required

Cons:

AI-generated art ranks high on the site
Cluttered design

4. Instagram

Instagram is the leading platform for image sharing. It lets users bookmark, like, comment, and share pictures and videos. However, it faces criticism due to privacy concerns and controversial practices by its parent company, Meta.

Pros:

Highly active community
Supports both photo and video sharing
Built-in image editor
Bookmarking and sharing features
Direct messaging with artists

Cons:

Not specifically designed for art and design
Recommendation algorithm is less accurate than other platforms
Heavy emphasis on reels
No option to sort by newest in tags, limiting visibility for smaller artists
No AI art tagging
Limited image size and resolution
Primarily mobile-focused

3. Tumblr

Though Tumblr has seen a decline in popularity, it still hosts a sizable community of artists who share their work. The platform allows users to post their own art and reblog others' content, functioning more like a blogging platform than a simple image-sharing site.

Pros:

Customizable blogs
Supports animations and artwork
Less AI art compared to other platforms
Active community
Allows adult content
Reblogging feature

Cons:

Requires account creation
Unintuitive design
Distinctive (and sometimes controversial) community
No private collections
No similar image suggestions under posts

2. Cosmos

Cosmos is the platform most similar to Pinterest. Users can explore various areas of interest like art, architecture, and photography. Like Pinterest, users share images from across the web rather than posting directly to the platform. It’s less fandom-focused compared to others.

Pros:

Easy image exploration through the Discover section
Shows similar and related images under each post
Very similar to Pinterest
Ability to save images in collections (Clusters)
Covers a wide range of art, not just digital art or paintings

Cons:

Requires registration
No commenting features
Smaller, less active community

1. Lenso.ai

Lenso is a fantastic tool for users seeking inspiration rather than a traditional artist community. It allows users to search by image to discover similar art, reference photos, or inspiration. By clicking on an image, users can explore various related recommendations. Lenso also organizes images into categories for more diverse results.

Pros:

No registration required
Categorized image organization
Save collections
Finds a variety of art from the web
Sort by newest/oldest or best/worst match
Diverse result options
Text-based and domain-specific filters
Shows similar images when clicking on a picture

Cons:

No personalized suggestions unless a search is made
Lacks a community
Users cannot upload their own images; all images are indexed
No tagging feature

All of these platforms serve as excellent alternatives to Pinterest. Whether you're searching for art, photography, or design inspiration, each offers unique features you'll love. Give them a try and share this article to let us know which one you enjoyed the most!