--- description: Review of TikTok Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: TikTok | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Live Streaming Software](/directory/4376/live-streaming/software) > [TikTok](/software/354082/tiktok) # TikTok Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/354082/tiktok Page: 1 / 27\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/354082/tiktok?page=2) > TikTok is a video sharing and live streaming application designed to help users create and edit videos, manage recordings, broadcast live streams and more. The app started as Musical.ly, which was a lip-syncing app that allowed users to create short music videos. In 2017, Musical.ly rebranded as TikTok and launched new features including a wider range of filters and effects for videos as well as the ability to customize the length of each video clip, instead of only being able to record 15 seconds or less. The application's main feature is its ease of use. It can be accessed with just one tap on your phone so you can quickly record and post videos without having to download anything else. With just a few taps you can also share your videos on other social media platforms like Facebook or Instagram. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 652 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 652 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: ByteDance - **Founded**: 2018 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing Details**: Please contact ByteDance for pricing details. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Audience Analytics - Live Streaming Production - Multistreaming - On-Demand Recording - Real-time Broadcasting - Session Recording - Social Media Integration - Social Media Streaming - Video Editing - Video Monetization Tools - Video Streaming - Visual Analytics ## Integrations (2 total) - Facebook Apps and Tabs - Instagram ## Category - [Live Streaming Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4376/live-streaming/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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The fact that my son can get on there and see multiple things that I would rather him not be able to watch even if I set the viewer limits on there it still allows him to watch things I would rather him not. > > Overall, TikTok’s not too bad but it’s not the best as I said there’s things on there. I’d rather my son not see. He’s only seven but other than that it’s pretty nice great time saver. ----- ### "TikTok is the best for promotion" — 5.0/5 > **James** | *22 December 2025* | Music | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The overall platforms is great for getting your brand out weather it’d be an artist, band, sales person. > > **Cons**: To be honest I don’t have a an issue with the platform. Just thanking god to have a platform given to me to make me happy as well as other consumers > > Happy, interesting lives, a great way to grow a following no matter who you are easy to use platform for talent scouting ----- ### "About TikTok" — 5.0/5 > **Cylei** | *26 June 2026* | Broadcast Media | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like most about TikTok now is how supportive the community is. TikTok is a great platform if your looking to grow your audience and reach your potential. > > **Cons**: What I like least about TikTok now is how sometimes win or loose situation. One post may not reach the large audience, but another will. > > My overall experience with TikTok now has been good, I’ve grown my audience a lot and I have a great support system. ----- ### "High-Reach Discovery Platform with Unstable Long-Term Consistency" — 4.0/5 > **Michael** | *23 April 2026* | Music | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: TikTok is highly effective for a music and vocal coaching business because it offers strong organic reach, especially for short-form singing clips, vocal tips, and transformation-style content. The algorithm is very discovery-focused, which allows new accounts to gain visibility quickly without needing a large existing audience. It also supports creative, engaging formats that make it easy to showcase personality, skill, and teaching value in a fast, attention-grabbing way. > > **Cons**: TikTok’s main drawback is its unpredictability, as reach can fluctuate heavily based on the algorithm, making consistent growth less stable for a music business. Content also has a very short lifecycle, so posts often lose traction quickly unless they go viral. In addition, it can prioritize entertainment over educational depth, which can make it harder to fully communicate value in a teaching or coaching context. > > TikTok is a strong discovery platform for a music and vocal coaching business, especially for reaching new audiences through short-form singing clips, vocal tips, and engaging educational content. It allows for fast visibility and can rapidly grow awareness without requiring an existing audience, making it valuable for top-of-funnel marketing. At the same time, performance is highly dependent on the algorithm, which makes growth and reach inconsistent. Content also tends to have a short lifespan, so sustained engagement requires frequent posting and continuous output. Overall, it’s a powerful but volatile channel that works best for consistent, high-volume content strategies. ----- ### "A great platform for exponential rewards, but beware of time" — 4.0/5 > **Niccolò** | *30 June 2025* | Automotive | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: It's a great tool to use for business, to grow your business. It requires lots of commitment and basic skills, but the rewards of organic growth are by far the best. The best thing is that it's free. You can start, experiment, understand what works and go viral for free. Great for B2C mostly, but also B2B if done in the correct way > > **Cons**: It takes a little bit of learning to understand what works and what not. If you're a professional, sometimes you have to tone down the level of communication by way more than you'd expect. Virality trends are always changing and you need to "scroll" a lot to see what works and what sticks. Easy to waste time by blending work and entertainment > > Overall, I've started using TikTok exclusively for work and It's immediately clear the potential it has. It takes time and dedication to produce content and understand what works and what doesn't. It's an amazing tool or organic growth, if done correctly. Beware, it's easy to get distracted into doomscrolling while you work. ----- Page: 1 / 27\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/354082/tiktok?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/354082/tiktok) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data