{"id":31692,"date":"2022-07-23T10:55:28","date_gmt":"2022-07-23T10:55:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=31692"},"modified":"2022-07-23T10:55:28","modified_gmt":"2022-07-23T10:55:28","slug":"are-douyin-and-tiktok-the-same","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/are-douyin-and-tiktok-the-same","title":{"rendered":"Are Douyin and TikTok the Same?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f6ea0aea27e\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f6ea0aea27e\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f6ea0aea27e\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/are-douyin-and-tiktok-the-same\/#Are_Douyin_and_TikTok_the_Same\" title=\"Are Douyin and TikTok the Same?\">Are Douyin and TikTok the Same?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/are-douyin-and-tiktok-the-same\/#Douyin_has_more_educational_and_knowledge-based_videos_than_TikTok\" title=\"Douyin has more educational and knowledge-based videos than TikTok\">Douyin has more educational and knowledge-based videos than TikTok<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/are-douyin-and-tiktok-the-same\/#Douyin_has_similar_security\" title=\"Douyin has similar security\">Douyin has similar security<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/are-douyin-and-tiktok-the-same\/#Douyin_has_similar_privacy\" title=\"Douyin has similar privacy\">Douyin has similar privacy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/are-douyin-and-tiktok-the-same\/#Douyin_has_similar_features\" title=\"Douyin has similar features\">Douyin has similar features<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Douyin_and_TikTok_the_Same\"><\/span>Are Douyin and TikTok the Same?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"height:auto; max-height:322px; margin:0px 10px; max-width:28% width:auto;\" align=\"right\" alt=\"Is Douyin and TikTok the same\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/T3tHrMR.png\">  <\/p>\n<p>You might be wondering, &#8220;Are Douyin and TikTok the Same?&#8221; These two apps are not the same. Douyin must follow strict censorship laws in China, so its app version is different from the one available in the western world. Nonetheless, these two apps share some features. In this article, we will look at some of the differences and similarities between them.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Douyin_has_more_educational_and_knowledge-based_videos_than_TikTok\"><\/span>Douyin has more educational and knowledge-based videos than TikTok<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Douyin, a Chinese-based version of TikTok, is the app of choice for many Chinese users. The app&#8217;s user base is over 670 million, about a fifth of TikTok&#8217;s global monthly active users. Like its American counterpart, Douyin has a diverse set of content, ranging from knowledge-based videos to satire and comedy.<\/p>\n<p>In order to get more views, brands should not simply repost the same content on their TikTok account. Instead, they should develop a proper content strategy. In this case, one example is the Starbucks account. Starbucks does not post original content on TikTok, instead reposting other people&#8217;s videos. However, on Douyin, it posts original content, such as a video explaining how to make a cup of coffee.<\/p>\n<p>In comparison, TikTok features more humorous videos. Besides that, the platform also has more knowledge-based videos. Douyin users can book hotel stays and take global tours. Both apps are fast-growing in China and have a large user base. For more information on these apps, visit the sites below. If you&#8217;re wondering which one to try, don&#8217;t miss out!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Douyin_has_similar_security\"><\/span>Douyin has similar security<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Though their features differ in some ways, Douyin and TikTok have some similarities in their security. The two applications run on separate systems and both adhere to strict censorship laws. Douyin, however, has fewer controls over users&#8217; information. Douyin also collects location data, but not nearly as much as TikTok. Users can opt out of sharing location data on their devices, which is generally a good idea.<\/p>\n<p>Although both apps collect personal data, research shows that they do not act like malware. Rather, they collect data to track users&#8217; activities. Douyin, for instance, distributes data about users to Chinese companies like Xiaomi and Taobao. And TikTok, meanwhile, collects information about users&#8217; device and usage patterns to serve advertisements and prevent abuse. These companies may also share information with Google and Facebook.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Douyin_has_similar_privacy\"><\/span>Douyin has similar privacy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re wondering if Douyin has similar privacy policies to those of TikTok, you&#8217;re in luck. The two platforms are almost identical, with the same logo, layout, and some filters. Both apps are similar in that they display trending hashtags and links to short videos. Likewise, they feature rankings of the top accounts and brands on both platforms. One notable difference is that users of one app can&#8217;t log into the other. Users also don&#8217;t have the option of logging in to another app using their TikTok credentials, and vice versa. Users can also swipe down to skip the current video and long-press the screen to tell the algorithm that they don&#8217;t want to see it anymore.<\/p>\n<p>Like other Chinese video-sharing platforms, Douyin offers in-app purchases. Users can use coins to buy digital gifts for friends or complete a purchase directly from the app. This is an important development because Douyin recognises the power of video sales and monetization. Compared to TikTok, Douyin users are more likely to make purchases, which means that Douyin is an excellent choice for brands. Unlike TikTok, which requires users to register with their real names and contact information, Douyin allows brands to sell products directly from the app.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Douyin_has_similar_features\"><\/span>Douyin has similar features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While Douyin and TikTok are similar in many ways, there are some significant differences between the two apps. First, both apps collect data on users&#8217; devices and usage patterns. This information is sent directly to the servers of both apps and other Chinese companies. While neither app appears to collect any personal information without the user&#8217;s explicit permission, Douyin does use third-party tracking services, including Facebook and Firebase Analytics. Secondly, both apps use different servers, but this does not mean that they are identical.<\/p>\n<p>Douyin offers a similar feature to TikTok, live-streaming. The live-streaming feature is available to both users and businesses. In Douyin, users can turn their feeds into a live-stream by clicking the &#8220;live stream&#8221; icon in the upper right corner of their profile. The live stream feature can be beneficial for businesses who want to connect with users and encourage purchase. TikTok has live-streaming capabilities, but it&#8217;s currently limited to accounts with more than 1,000 followers. Eventually, it will be available to all users.<\/p>\n<p> <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/n5FFCgfWQxo\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"456\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" height=\"255\" style=\"margin:0px auto; display: block;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are Douyin and TikTok the Same? 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