What is the best alternative to Instagram?

The top-rated alternatives to Instagram in the Social Media category include Twitter, Captapi, Social Media Search API — Twitter, Instagram, Reddit, TikTok (XPOZ). These servers offer complementary or alternative capabilities depending on your deployment stack and authentication requirements.

How do Instagram alternatives differ in installation and runtime?

Instagram and its alternatives vary by runtime requirement (Node.js/npx, Python/uvx, Docker, or remote HTTP/SSE endpoints). Check the specification comparison table above to verify command requirements before installing.

Are alternatives to Instagram free and open source?

Most MCP servers listed on AllMCPs are open source tools under MIT or Apache licenses that you can self-host or run locally with Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, or Windsurf.

How do I side-by-side compare Instagram with a specific alternative?

Click the "Compare side-by-side →" button on any alternative card to see an in-depth comparison matrix covering feature lists, stars, npm downloads, install configurations, and schema specifications.

Best Alternatives to Instagram (Social Media)

Server Name	Runtime	Auth	Pricing	GitHub Stars	Downloads	Action
I Instagram (Target)	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	—	—	Current
T Twitter	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Captapi	uvx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
Social Media Search API — Twitter, Instagram, Reddit, TikTok (XPOZ)	uvx	Free/None	Free	12	—	Compare →
Social Media API	npx	Free/None	Free	1	—	Compare →
Upload Post	npx	Free/None	Free	4	—	Compare →
Sorsa MCP	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
PostLake	npx	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
R Reddit	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →
H HasData Instagram	npx	Free/None	Free	2	—	Compare →
GTM API: LinkedIn MCP Server	npx	Free/None	Free	2	—	Compare →
MCP Instagram Dm	npx	Free/None	Free	4	—	Compare →
I Instagram Scraper	Remote (SSE)	Free/None	Free	—	—	Compare →