TikTok and some other Chinese apps that the Indian government sees as a threat to privacy and stability in the country have been banned. On the list of 59 apps that have been banned, many of them were sites to TikTok. Thus, you will not only not be able to use TikTok but also well-known apps like Likee, Kwai, Vigo Video, and more. To help you find a good option, we’ve created this list of the ten best apps, like TikTok, that you can use to explore your artistic side.
Best TikTok Alternatives for iPhone and Android (2023)
Before we begin, I’d like to clarify that we have developed a comprehensive list of options for Chinese apps. If you’re looking for options for apps like CamScanner, ES File Explorer, AppLock, and others, you should click the link to read it. Now that that’s out of the way, here is the book’s list of apps.
We’ve added reference links to the list above. You can quickly switch between apps by clicking on the links.
1. Dubmash
I have always been impressed with Dubmash whenever I have used it to share videos. And what makes it stand out is the huge selection of popular sounds and music clips. So, if you don’t like the tunes that come with TikTok, Dubmash might be a better option for you. You can always find new and interesting music because the company adds new sounds daily.
There may be fewer effects and filters on Dubmash than on TikTok, but you can still use the effects and professionally made filters to make your clips look better. This app’s design looks better and works faster than TikTok’s. It’s also integrated with several social networking apps, like Snapchat, Instagram, and WhatsApp, so you can quickly transfer your videos with your friends and loved ones.
Install: iOS and Android (Free)
2. Funimate Video Musical Editor
Funimate is a ready-made alternative to TikTok that looks a lot like it. Plus, the app has better tools for changing videos, and its effects and filters are always being added. Funimate has the tools to help you style your lip-syncing videos with a little more flair if TikTok lacks video editing.
Depending on your requirements, you can cut your videos to remove parts you don’t want, add still pictures, and even use fancy effects to make the clips look amazing.
There is little to choose between TikTok and Funimate regarding user experience. Like TikTok, it has a personalized video feed where you can watch all types of videos that are suggested to you based on what you like.
It also lets you share your work on multiple platforms so that you can start breaking the internet in no time. It is integrated with several famous video-sharing platforms like YouTube and Facebook. Do you still need to learn some hacks? Not a problem. Funimate also has helpful lessons that can help you improve your videos.
Install: iOS and Android (Free, offers in-app purchases)
3. Triller
One of the best apps you can use now instead of TikTok is Triller. You can make creative videos on Triller, a social app like TikTok. You can quickly share videos that look like they were made by a professional with your friends using Triller. It has all the features you’d expect from a good option to TikTok.
You can use filters, images, and drawings, make music videos, take part in popular tasks, work with friends, and more. Rich people and famous people like Justin Bieber, Rita Ora, Kevin Hart, and others like the site. That means you’ll get a lot of attention here.
Just like TikTok, Triller also lets you listen to popular songs. You won’t have to look for music for your videos. They are right in the app for you. Overall, Triller looks like a great option for TikTok that you should check out.
Install: iOS and Android (Free, offers in-app purchases)
4. MuStar
You can go right with MuStar if you want to make amazing music videos and enjoy lip-sync fights. If you put TikTok and MuStar up against each other in terms of their number of songs, MuStar might come out on top. So, if you like having a huge database of songs to choose from, this video maker is something you should think about.
MuStar and TikTok both have good video effects. But unlike the video site run by ByteDance, MuStar has a easy-to-use interface that makes watching videos a breeze. As I said, it’s a good alternative to TikTok, and I bet you’d love to try it out!
Install: iOS and Android (Free, offers in-app purchases)
5. Chingari
An app like TikTok, which was made in India and came out in 2018, is called Chingari. People are really into this app right now; in a short time, over 2.5 million people have downloaded it. In just ten days, it went from having 550,000 downloads to having 2.5 million downloads. Regarding the app itself, TikTok fans will be at home here. TikTok has greatly influenced both its user experience and set of features. So you won’t have to learn how to use the app again to make videos.
Indeed, the number of users is very small compared to TikTok, but the app is growing quickly and could hit great heights. I love that the app works on Android and iOS so that you can use it on any smartphone. One good thing about Chingari is that it encourages people to write material in their languages. Whenever you open the app for the first time, you’ll see a screen that lets you choose your language.
Bengali, Gujarati, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Marathi, and more can be used with Hindi and English. Still, I hate how this app has window ads all the time. This is the best app to build your following if you want to avoid using a foreign one for fear of getting banned. The fact that it supports regional languages lets many authors use it. It would help if you kept an eye on this app.
Install: iOS and Android (Free, offers in-app purchases)
6. Lomotif
Lomotif is another app that can make a good match for TikTok. The app worksverall, whether you’re making great music videos or interesting slideshows that get a lot of attention on social networking sites. But Lomotif is much better than many of its competitors in editing videos. This app makes it easy to crop, trip, and even copy clips.
The music library on Lomotif is so big that it makes TikTok look small. It has millions of hit songs. It also adds new songs daily, so you can always make good music videos. Besides music, it has moving stickers, a good choice of filters, and effects, so you can always add something new to your arsenal.
Install: iOS and Android (Free, offers in-app purchases)
7. byte
Byte may be new to the market, but it has everything it needs to beat TikTok and take the top spot. Yes, you did read that right! Should you be unaware, the byte was created by Dom Hofmann, who also created Vine. Compared to TikTok’s fifteen-second (1 minute if you post per-recorded videos) video length restriction, BYTE currently only lets you record videos up to six seconds long.
It also features a customizable list, alerts, and biography like its more well-known competitor. But it doesn’t have the remixing, virtual reality filters, or transition effects that TikTok does. Regarding user interface, this app is faster and easier to use than its competitor. To sum up, byte might not be a full-fledged alternative to TikTok yet, but it has the potential to become the best app in the future.