Short videos are now the prevailing trend, but there’s not only TikTok: here are 8 other alternative apps that we can use to shoot and share our “shorts”.
TikTok is the queen app for sharing short videos. Taking advantage of a type of visual communication that is immediate, engaging and different from that used by other social networks, this platform has been able to establish itself in an incisive manner, becoming one of the most popular, especially among younger people. The recent tragedy in Palermo, which saw a 10 year old girl lose her life while participating in a challenge on TikTok, have put the app in a bad light and have even led to a heavy measure by the Privacy Guarantor. But are there any valid alternatives to TikTok?
The success of TikTok has been due to a combination of factors linked not only to the potential of short videos, but also to a tool that is easy to use and able to provide all the elements for the creation of clips in a single package. In fact, there are many users who, even without strong editing skills, have managed to build up large groups of loyal followers, so much so that they can carve out a prominent place among the most famous names of creators. However, we mustn’t forget that TikTok is only one of the platforms of this type: there are in fact many other alternative realities, to learn to know if you want to become part (or just have fun as a spectator) of this rapidly growing world. Byte, Triller, Funimate and even Dubsmash, Reel, Clash and Lomotif: there are many possibilities in the field, you just have to discover them.
Reels, the most interesting short videos from Instagram
Using editing effects similar to those of TikTok, Reels allows the publication of short videos on Instagram, of which it is to all intents and purposes a particular feature. It doesn’t require a separate app to use, since it’s integrated into the social parent, and for those already familiar with the platform making a new video is a breeze. Compared to the others, it has a potentially huge audience, so it’s certainly worth giving it a chance.
Shorts, YouTube’s short videos
It’s not just Instagram Reels that has a potentially huge audience: YouTube Shorts also has the same merit. Arrived late compared to the competition, Shorts has the advantage of being completely integrated into YouTube and the entire Google ecosystem. This means that short videos published on this platform can also go out and end up in users’ searches, in their Discover and, in the future, in who knows how many other places.
Byte, the new app
It was born from the same creators of Vine – forerunner among the platforms of this genre – but Byte is, except for the interface, very similar to TikTok. The app allows users to scroll through new shared videos, a mix of suggested content and content similar to that posted by friends, which can be liked and commented on. The videos, with a maximum duration of 15 seconds, can be uploaded and edited directly on the platform thanks to the integrated editing tools. Simple and intuitive, it represents a valid alternative to its Chinese counterpart.
Triller, the platform for music videos
Not just simple clips but music videos: these are the contents chosen by Triller, the platform that makes the seven notes its top interest. Born in 2015, it is also loved by celebrities who right here publish funny content dedicated to fans. There are three navigation options and they are divided into Following, specific for viewing content posted by followed users, Music – as the name suggests – for music clips and Social, for all other videos with a vlog cut published on the platform. For uploads, you can take advantage of the self-editing algorithm and use the more than 100 filters available.
Funimate, editing is in first place
With Funimate, the focus of the videos is not on a particular theme but on their editing. In fact, there are numerous effects that the platform makes available, as well as tools that allow you to change the duration of the video, insert transitions, add text, stickers and emoji. Many of them are free, but to access all the features, you’ll need to subscribe to a paid subscription. Feature pro: once created, the video can be shared on your favorite platform, including TikTok.
Dubsmash, only 10 seconds to give space for creativity
Only 10 seconds to show all your creative flair. This is the duration of the videos of Dubsmash, the social network that focuses on the immediacy of the content created by its users. In a few moments you can watch a considerable number of short clips, called Dub for the occasion, which can also be joined in sequence to make longer videos although, it is right to remember, they go out of the basic optics of this social network.
Clash, from a rib of Vine, the app that focuses on creativity
This app was also born from a small part of Vine: the father is in fact Brendon McNerney, a leading user of the now defunct app who, at the time, had managed to collect over 600 thousand followers. At least on paper, an app that comes from a creator could have all the credentials to meet the demands of users. In fact, Clash is based on an inclusive community, the possibility of monetization and support for creators of particular importance.
Lomotif, video, music and lots of editing
Many features like TikTok and a style that follows that of the most famous platforms. This is Lomotif, an interesting alternative that focuses a lot on the editing tools made available to users. Among the features that can be used, there are those related to editing and the application of certain filters, such as slow-motion; to this is added music, to be integrated into the images, stickers and emoji and beauty filters in Snapchat style. Among the exclusive features, those called Birthday and New Year that allow you to emphasize your profile over your presence on the platform.