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Lookabout aims to be the Instagram for 360 photos

Here is a list of twenty-seven360 photo sharing apps and sites.

LIST OF 360 PHOTO SHARING SITES

Lookabout is one of the latest apps for sharing 360 photos.  Here is an updated list of social media apps for sharing 360 photos in no particular order (free unless otherwise noted):

1. Facebook (supports both photos and videos). In 2020, Facebook pushed out a new interface that unfortunately had poor support for 360 photos, which now appear small.

2. Google Streetview (Android; iOS; browser). Yes we all use Street View for its maps, but it is also a way of sharing 360-degree photos. In terms of exposure, your 360 photo will probably get more views on Street View than on any other platform (unless you already have many followers on that platform). However, Street View wasn't designed as a social platform for 360 photos, so it's missing some of the components that we expect from a social media platform such as likes or comments. It also has no real place for 360 photos of friends or family, unless there is a map location that you want to associate the photo with (probably wouldn't want to upload photos of parties at your house).

3. Google Photos. (Android; iOS; browser). Google Photos will recognize 360 photos and videos and present them as such. As with Street View, it wasn't designed as a social media platform, so it doesn't have likes or comments. In fact, unless you share a photo with someone else (e.g. Facebook or Twitter), only you will see it.  I use Google Photos a lot, especially to upload photos to the cloud to save space on my phone.

4. Kuula (browser, Android, iOS, Gear VR).  Can show your 360 photo in a spherical view or tiny planet view.  Pro subscription required for some features.

5. Teliportme (browser).  Supports up to 32k (512 megapixels).  Pro subscription required for high resolution and some features.

6. Flickr VR (browser; Gear VR). Flickr will automatically detect a 360 photo and enable a VR viewer, but this appears not fully implemented yet. It's been "coming soon" for a year now, so don't hold your breath. For now, you can post to and explore the Equirectangular group

7. Spinnable (iOS; also supports sharing of short video clips, has live streamed events).

8. Momento360 (browser, Gear VR; both photos and videos).  Momento360 is a way to share your 360 photos and videos privately.  It is less of a social media app for exploration, and more like a 360 photo and video hosting and sharing service.

9. Portby (Android, iOS).

10. Verpix (browser; supports both photos and videos). Has tracking statistics and a motion graph

11. 360 Cities (Android, browser, not sure if the iOS still exists; supports both photos and videos). Most of the 360 photos on appear to be high-resolution 360 panoramas captured with a panoramic head, as opposed to those taken by a 360-degree camera. Photos uploaded to 360 Cities can be licensed.

12. Presence VR (iOS; Android).  Thank you very much to Joey Cathey for adding this to the list!

13. Gala360app.com (Android; Google Daydream; Gear VR; supports 3D 360).  Thank you very much to John Holt for adding this to the list!  John says the list is carefully curated, so it's intended only for your best work.  John also said they give out $360 prizes from time to time for excellent pano sets.

14. VRapp.co (browser; supports photos and videos).  Thank you very much to Frederic Sidler for adding this to the list!

15. 360player.io (browser).  360player.io is different from the other options here.  It is not so much a photo sharing service per se, but a way to host 360 photos and embed them in your webpage.  In that regard, it is somewhat similar to Google's VR View but simplifies the process.  Thank you very much to Etienne Leroy of V360 video editing app for adding this to the list.

16. InPatium (browser). Primarily for virtual tours.

17. Vizor.io (browser). Build virtual tours and WebVR experiences by drag and drop.

18. Kolivri (supports both photos and videos).  A big thank you to Bruno Devolder for adding InPatium, Vizor,io and Kolivri to the list!

19. Panotica (browser).  Thanks to Radek for adding this to the list!

20. Mapillary (browser).  This is similar to Google Maps, but is open source. Thank you very much to Adam D for adding this to the list!

21. Lookabout (iOS).  Lookabout is a new 360 photo sharing app that aims to be like Instagram for 360 photos.  It is currently available only for iOS but an Android version is in the works.  You can download it from the iOS App Store for free.

Many camera manufacturers have their own photo sharing platforms for their clients, including:

1. Theta360.com.

2. Panono.com.

3. Giroptic.com.

4. Insta360 (via Android or iOS app).

5. Madv360 (for Xiaomi Mijia Mi Sphere).

6. Bublcam's Xplor.

7. Roundme (browser, Android, iOS).  Supports gigapixel resolutions.  Focused on virtual tours.  Pay once to post your virtual tour and you'll be able to use it forever.  Has recently had spotty reliability.

UPDATE: Also check out this list on Google+ Photo Sphere community (moderated by Jim Jensen).

Do you know of any other platforms that I missed (Photosynth is now closed)? Please post in the comments!  One open challenge I have for all these platforms: to date, I haven't found a platform for sharing 3D 360 photos for Cardboard (as opposed to Gear VR).  If you can add that, you would instantly be able to set yourself apart from the other platforms on this list.  Just sayin…

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