Open Source TikTok AlternativesTop Social Networks & Video Sharing Tools like TikTok

The best open source alternative to TikTok is Loops by Pixelfed. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to TikTok and four of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to TikTok are Vidzy, Olas and Goldfish Social.

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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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TikTok alternatives page was last updated Apr 26, 2025
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  1. Loops by Pixelfed icon

    Loops by Pixelfed

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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

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Online
    Loops by Pixelfed screenshot 1

    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.  Built-in Commenting System

    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
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    Vidzy

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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

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Vidzy screenshot 1

    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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    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
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    Olas

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    Olas is a supportive short video social platform designed for the new generation of creators. It allows users to quickly and easily create unique short clips to share with friends and the world.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Support for @mentions
    7. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    8.  No registration required

    Olas VS TikTok

     
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    Goldfish Social

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    Goldfish Social - Free open source alternative for Vine / TikTok (alpha). ActivityPub will come later!

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Goldfish Social screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The website is no longer operational and the last update to the app was a few years ago. It appears to be discontinued.

    Goldfish Social VS TikTok

     

    • Goldfish Social is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to TikTok.

    • Goldfish Social is Free and Open SourceTikTok is Freemium and Proprietary
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