What is TikTok?
TikTok is a Chinese video-sharing social networking service release in 2016 by a Beijing based company called ByteDance. It is used to create video content for entertainment purposes. The TikTok videos are usually 15-seconds long and used to create short lip-sync, dance, comedy, and talent videos.
It is one of the most popular platforms for watching short byte-sized fun videos. It’s been a while since a relatively new social networking application got so big so quick, to make nonusers of the application feel they’re missing out on an experience. TikTok boasts a community of 500 million users and growing and attracts a lot of advertising too.
People are making careers out of posting short videos on TikTok. Tiktok viral stars are paid a lot by brands to promote their products in their videos and their social media like Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, etc.
Despite the 500 million users, like every other social networking service, it lacks in some areas such as a limited library of soundtracks, video effects, and filters. It also lacks intuitive user interface and requires some practise before one is able to take advantage and make use of its wide array of features.
Best Apps like TikTok in 2020
So, if, for some reason, you are bored with TikTok and want to explore some new similar social networking services, check the below alternatives.
1. Likee app
Likee app boasts a wide array of filters and video editing effects and tools to help amplify your video and montages appeal and gain positive response by the followers you share it with.
New features are added continuously to the app. Some of the most used and loved features by users are:-
- Makeup + Micro Surgery features, lets you put exquisite makeup in mere seconds without going to the trouble of sitting for hours and applying makeup to look the absolute best
- Thousands of stickers and emojis
- Music Magic filters
- Smart features like Hair colour, FaceMagic, 4D Magic, Superpowers, etc
In addition to the above features, the app also provides us with tools like trimming, cutting tools, and speed management to give our video a professional feel. It contains a massive library of movie scenes for you to enact them with friends or by yourself and show your knack for acting.
2. Dubsmash
Dubsmash was one of the earlier applications that introduced the viral trend of creating videos and sharing them online on social media apps to portray one’s acting and other skills.
One can enact all the famous movies, and TV series short videos on dubsmash with a voice overdo and share them on other social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp, etc. It also provides us with features like adding stickers and text items to the videos.
3. Kwai
Kwai lets you customize your 3D Kmoji with a wide variety of stickers and create more magical videos with kwai templates. There are a lot of amazing features that kwai provides like animated effects, text, 4D motion effects, merging videos, trimming, etc.
You can record Lip-Sync videos by enacting scenes from your most beloved movies and TV series choosing from kwai’s vast library. You can also watch videos of other people, including funny videos, cooking, educational videos, beauty videos, etc.
Not only are you able to portray your talents, but also earn from it in the form of prizes, based on the number of followers you have and the kind of response your audience gives.
4. Funimate
Funimate boasts features like video loops, slow motion, stickers and text, video editing, etc. It contains more than20 advanced video effects that will make your videos more appealing. It also has a huge library of music videos and songs to give a musical twist to the videos, specifically the lip-syncing ones.
The app is free of cost, but the advanced features have to be purchased within the app itself.
5. IGTV
This video sharing platform is integrated with Instagram. There is no need to install a separate app to use this service if you already have Instagram downloaded on your phone. You can record long videos and post them on your profile under IGTV. Or if you want to browse, just go to discover tab and tap on IGTV on top. It is also smoother and faster than TikTok.
6. MuStar
It is the top app for creating viral music videos and participate in lip-sync battles. It has a more diverse collection of songs as compared to TikTok and a much more intuitive User Interface that makes exploring videos smoother.
7. Lomotif
Lomotif is known for its video-editing department. It enables the user to crop, trim, and duplicate clips. Its collection of music is far beyond that of TikTok and boasts a wide array of filters and effects so that each video you create is unique in its own way.
8. Firework
Firework is another app fit for exploring new content. It has a wide variety of videos cooking, travelling, makeup, fitness, etc. So chances are, you will find something you are interested in or be able to expand your horizons. It also offers a personalized feed where you can watch the videos you are into and share it with your friends.