TikTok AlternativesTop Social Networks & Video Sharing Tools like TikTok

TikTok is described as 'Platform for creating and sharing short music-powered mobile videos, designed for creative minds and young creators worldwide' and is a Social Network in the video & movies category. There are more than 25 alternatives to TikTok for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Android, iPad, Web-based and Android Tablet apps. The best TikTok alternative is Instagram, which is free. Other great apps like TikTok are Loops by Pixelfed, VK, Snapchat and Coub.

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Platform for creating and sharing short music-powered mobile videos, designed for creative minds and young creators worldwide.

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  1. Instagram icon
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    Instagram offers advanced photo editing and sharing capabilities, featuring Stories, Reels, IGTV, and live-streaming. It supports interactive multimedia engagement, business analytics, and global connectivity through seamless social media integration and recommendations.

    148 Instagram alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone

    Top Instagram Features

    1.  Share Videos
    2.  Social feed
    3.  Face Filter
    4.  Instagram auto follow
    5.  Direct Messaging
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Support for @mentions
    8.  Expiring Stories
    9.  Two-factor Authentication
    10. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    11.  Photo effects
    12.  Image Sharing

    Instagram VS TikTok

     
    Comments about Instagram as an Alternative to TikTok
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    altenativeto
    Negative Aug 7, 2020
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    Instagram gives data to Facebook and totalitarian monitoring under Trumps influence. It depends on your personal circumstances whether you prefer to be monitored by US secret services or by the Chinese government. If you are currently politically active in the USA, then TikTok through a VPN or Tor is probably the most sensible solution. Also, the video function on Instagram is more of a copy of TikTok and not as sophisticated.

    edwincastillo
    Negative Feb 8, 2025
    0

    Instagram is focused more on multimedia in general, while TikTok is exclusively focused on videos.

    Guest
    Negative Mar 30, 2025
    0

    ITS FACEBOOK, THEY TRACK EVERYTHING

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    • Most users think Instagram is a great TikTok alternative.

    • Instagram is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & iPhone alternative to TikTok.

    • Instagram is the most popular free alternative to TikTok.

    • Instagram is Free and ProprietaryTikTok is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Dive into a new social media experience by exploring and sharing 60-second video clips on the Fediverse. Enjoy support for video captions, up to 200 characters, and add sounds and creative remixes. While mentions and hashtags are unavailable, you can utilize category tags for better reach.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Share Videos
    2.  Decentralized
    3. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Federated
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Short videos
    8.  Fediverse
    9.  Comment section
    10.  Support for @mentions
    11.  Personalized Recommendations
    12.  Two-factor Authentication

    Loops by Pixelfed VS TikTok

     
    Comments about Loops by Pixelfed as an Alternative to TikTok
    Guest
    Positive Dec 17, 2024
    1

    simple, federated, no ads, no trackers

    edwincastillo
    Positive Feb 8, 2025
    0

    It's a federated short video social platform. Looks and works the same as TikTok.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Loops by Pixelfed is a great TikTok alternative.

    • Loops by Pixelfed is the most popular Open Source alternative to TikTok.

    • Loops by Pixelfed is Free and Open SourceTikTok is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Loops by Pixelfed is Decentralized, Privacy focused and LightweightTikTok is not according to our users
  3. VK icon
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    VK (originally VKontakte) is a largest social network service from Europe. Available in many languages and highly popular particularly among Russian-speaking users around the world, especially in Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Belarus, and Israel.

    97 VK alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire

    VK Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Social feed
    3.  Music Library

    VK VS TikTok

     
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    Douze
    Negative Jan 26, 2025
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    While it does include shorts, VK is more like a full blown social-media platform, like Facebook.

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    • VK is the most popular iPad & Android Tablet alternative to TikTok.

    • VK is Free and ProprietaryTikTok is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Snapchat icon
     93 likes
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    A playful and interactive multimedia messaging app offering ephemeral photo and video sharing. Control view time, get alerts for screenshots, and engage with friends through gamified interactions and video calls.

    121 Snapchat alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet

    Top Snapchat Features

    1.  Record videos
    2.  Friend Tagging
    3.  Content Discovery
    4.  GPS Location Sharing
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Self Destructing Messages
    7.  Face Filter
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Passkey Support
    10.  Two-factor Authentication
    11.  VoiP Calls
    12.  Expiring Stories

    Snapchat VS TikTok

     
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    Guest
    Positive Aug 4, 2020
    0

    Because the "discover" page on snapchat is getting more and more popular and advanced so maybe soon everyone will be able to have a public profile and then it would be exactly just like tiktok, but so far only some chosen people can have public profiles.

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    • Most users think Snapchat is a great TikTok alternative.

    • Snapchat is Freemium and ProprietaryTikTok is also Freemium and Proprietary
  5. Coub icon
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    Coub is YouTube for video loops. You can take any video, trim the best part, combine with other videos, add soundtrack. It might be a funny scene, movie quote, animation, meme or a mashup of multiple sources.

    47 Coub alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Messages

    Coub Features

    1.  Special effects
    2.  Sound GIF

    Coub VS TikTok

     
    Comments about Coub as an Alternative to TikTok
    Guest
    Positive Aug 4, 2020
    0

    It has basically the exact same concept as tiktok, and is done even better thru categories, groups, hot and popular... But it lacks creators and more content and is mainly russian-based

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    • Almost everyone thinks Coub is a great TikTok alternative.

    • Coub is Free and ProprietaryTikTok is Freemium and Proprietary
  6. RedNote icon
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    Xiaohongshu is a lifestyle platform with over 300 million monthly users sharing their life experiences. Users discover lifestyle trends, diverse interests, and hobbies, from outdoor activities to fashion, cooking, reading, painting, sports, and fitness.

    36 RedNote alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    RedNote VS TikTok

     
  7. Vidzy icon
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    Vidzy is an open-source alternative to TikTok that provides users with a platform to create and share short videos. Vidzy provides a customizable and privacy-focused experience for users who enjoy creating and sharing short videos.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    3.  Personalized Recommendations
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Federated
    6.  Community-based
    7.  Short videos

    Vidzy VS TikTok

     
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    gfiaezaoviqscdbynm
    Positive Jul 4, 2023
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    Vidzy looks like TikTok but is crazy awesome inside

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    • Vidzy is Free and Open SourceTikTok is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Vidzy is Decentralized and Privacy focusedTikTok is not according to our users
  8. Lemon8 icon
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    Lemon8 - Lemon8 is a content sharing platform with a youthful community. Here is where you can discover beautiful, authentic, and diverse content. It is THE destination for sharing and exploring.

    18 Lemon8 alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Lemon8 Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Support for @mentions
    3. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    4.  Face Filter
    5.  Image Sharing
    6.  Share on Twitter
    7.  Social feed
    8.  Photo effects

    Lemon8 VS TikTok

     
  9. Likee icon
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    Likee is a free original short video maker and sharing platform worldwide with excellent live streams. Likee brings short videos, video effects and live stream into one easy-to-use application. With the powerful personalized feed and video effects, you can easily find viral...

    23 Likee alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • SG flagSingapore

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Likee Features

    1.  Personalized Recommendations
    2.  Support for @mentions

    Likee VS TikTok

     
  10. BIGO LIVE icon
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    From live video streaming to real-time interaction, BIGO allows you to live broadcast your life, connect with your friends, fans and favorite broadcasters as well as following them.

    18 BIGO LIVE alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • SG flagSingapore

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    BIGO LIVE Features

    1.  Mobile friendly
    2.  Live Push Notifications
    3.  Live Broadcasting
    4.  Streaming
    5.  Material design

    BIGO LIVE VS TikTok

     
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