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title: "Is Pinterest just like Instagram?"  
description: "Is Pinterest just like Instagram?"  
author: "Steilla Mitchel"  
published: 2022-03-23  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/96472/is-pinterest-just-like-instagram  
category: "troubleshooting"  
tags: ["pinterest", "troubleshooting"]  
reading_time: 1 minute  

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# Is Pinterest just like Instagram?

Is Pinterest just like Instagram?

## Answers

### Answer by Hitesh Vohra

- The **key difference between [Pinterest](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/96447/what-s-the-best-way-to-get-more-pinterest-followers) and Instagram** is that Pinterest is used to share photographs and links (called pins), whereas Instagram is meant to share pictures and videos (but not links).
- Pinterest and Instagram are both photo and video-sharing social media services. You have complete control over who you follow and unfollow on Instagram and Pinterest. Both can be utilised to promote and expand our companies.
- Pinterest does not allow you to alter your photos. You must upload your content straight to the Pinterest website.
- You can modify your photos using a range of filters and tools available on Instagram.

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