Top 5 TikTok Alternatives

Some countries have banned the use of TikTok due to privacy and security concerns. It is essential to look for alternative ways to get similar short videos. These alternatives might have special features, better privacy rules, or fewer competitions, hence giving users and creators a place that suits them. Exploring alternatives diversifies the audience base for businesses and influencers and it avoids reliance on one platform alone so that the brand remains sustainable if the popularity of TikTok drops or access becomes restricted.

However, you do not need to worry. There are numerous applications on the Play Store and App Store that you can download to enjoy watching or sharing videos.

Here we will share the top 5 applications that are TikTok alternatives:

1. Instagram Reels:

 Instagram Reels is a new video editing/sharing feature introduced by Instagram recently. It allows you to make or edit a 15-second video and share it. There are many effects, audio, and other creative tools. Works very similarly to TikTok too and you won’t have to download a new app for this if you already have Instagram.

2. Youtube:            

YouTube has provided a platform where anyone can create a channel and start uploading videos. YouTube has launched the careers of countless creators since 2006. 

In 2020. Youtube introduced shorts, in response to the growing popularity of short-form content. In March youTube announced more than 25% of creators are now earning money through YouTube shorts. 

3. Likee:

 It is a popular application that gives you a platform to publish, create, and edit your videos. It has millions of downloads and is very easy to use too. It also allows you to go live on the application. It is a Singapore-based company and is available on both Android and iOS.

4. Triller:

 Triller is a fast-growing popular short video application, it was started in 2015. It is available on Android and iOS and is popular among celebrities like Cardi B, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, and The Weekend. United States of America’s President Donald Trump also joined it to promote the  American application.

5. Dubsmash: 

Another popular American application, which was founded in Germany, for short video sharing and editing is Dubsmash. It was released in 2014 and is a pioneer in video creating and sharing platforms, it is available in more than twenty languages on Google Play Store and Apple App Store as well.