Life & fun · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to Lens by Patreon
Patreon stories from its creators
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Lens by Patreon launched in 2018; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Patreon 2.0▲218Funding the arts across the web with Patreon's new API
2023 · patreon.com · its alternatives →
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Paint the world around you with new 3D experiences
2017 · snap.com · its alternatives →
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A new way to back creators. A Patreon competitor.
2017 · drip.haus · its alternatives →
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Pinterest Lens▲627Shazam for objects in the real world 📌🔎
2017 · newsroom.pinterest.com · its alternatives →
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Clips by Apple▲621A new iOS app for making and sharing fun social videos 📸
2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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An AR platform for creatives
2017 · easylens.snapchat.com · its alternatives →
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to Stories▲345Trim and share stories to Instagram from any app
2020 · tostories.app · its alternatives →
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Quickly create thumb-stopping content for Stories
2018 · buffer.com · its alternatives →
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AI-powered creative analytics for marketers & creative teams
2025 · foreplay.co · its alternatives →
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Create an image for Instagram stories using a YouTube link
2022 · its alternatives →
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Redesign famous landmarks and more with Snaps new update
2019 · easylens.snapchat.com · its alternatives →
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Create Instagram Stories with pre-designed templates
2019 · its alternatives →
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A video creation app for easy editing & sharing
2025 · creators.instagram.com · its alternatives →
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Plates▲70Visual storytelling app for curation and co-creation
2020 · platestheapp.com · its alternatives →
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