Since the advent of 4G, video streaming is on the rise and it looks unstoppable until now. 5G is in the experimental phase and video streaming will bloom further.
Different platforms were created to take the video world to the next level. Vine was the first one but it was too early. Later, it was shut down by Twitter. Dubsmash came after it and it was a big hit. It did not realize its potential and don’t update itself despite huge investments. So it’s growth declined.
Musical.ly launched meanwhile and it was much popular. TikTok acquired it for $800 million and merged it into TikTok. Now its the era of TikTok and its unstoppable now with 600 million users right now and most downloaded app in September 2019. (44 million downloads according to Sensor Tower)
Many platforms are appearing on the globe to compete with TikTok. The most popular ones are as follows.
1. LIKEE
Number of downloads: 100 Million
LIKEE is the best alternative to TikTok. It has tons of features and most of them are similar to TikTok. It offers more than 300 special effects that you can add to the videos.
2. KWAI
Number of downloads: 50 Million
Kwai is also a Chinese app like TikTok. You can make a video up to 57 seconds on Kwai. It has a huge library of animated filters, stickers, different text options, etc
3. VIGO VIDEO
Number of downloads: 100 Million
Vigo Video is also owned by ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok. It is most popular in India. Unlike TikTok, it rewards users in the form of ‘flames.’ Later, you can convert those flames to real money.
4. NOIZZ
Number of downloads: 50 Million
Formerly known as Biugo. It offers exclusive magical templates, fun stickers, beautify effects, filters, and thousands of music. This app is also becoming popular in TikTokers.
5. CHEEZ
Number of downloads: 5 Million
Cheez is another platform for video creators to upload their videos. It has a dedicated section for making money just by completing tasks. Users are rewarded in Bitcoin or Ethereum cryptocurrency.
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6. DUBSMASH
Number of downloads: 100 Million
Dubsmash is the platform that revolutionized the video industry. Unfortunately, it can’t keep users engaged within the app. It has a massive library of songs, movie dialogues which you can lip-sync and use them for making great videos.
7. FIREWORKTV
Number of downloads: 1 Million
Unlike TikTok, FireworkTV has an older audience too on its platform. It has some unique features and the “Reveal” feature alone is enough to take it to new heights. Its a new entry but people are in love with this app. Firework also allows users to create slow-motion, lip-sync, etc.
8. LASSO
Number of downloads: 100 Thousand
Considering TikTok’s popularity, Facebook launched Lasso, but it has not gained any traction until now. It’s only available in the US. It’s obvious that Facebook is losing to TikTok.
9. TRILLER
Number of downloads: 10 Million
Triller is another best social video platform. Triller allows you to add music to your videos by Spotify too. It has Vlog video feature to create Vlogs.
10. ROPOSO
Number of downloads: 10 Million
Roposo is more popular in India. It has categorized videos in different categories like Haha, Motivation and Premium category where users have to pay to see the premium content.
11. VSKIT
Number of downloads: 10 Million
It’s a ditto copy of TikTok. The user interface is exactly similar to TikTok. It is more popular in Nigeria. You can win bonus too by making videos on promoted hashtags.
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12. Funimate
Number of downloads: 10 Million
13. Lomotif
Number of downloads: 10 Million
14. BIGO LIVE
Number of downloads: 100 Million
