Growth · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Tape

Enhance your SMS outreach with Video Stories

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Tape launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1MO
   Mobile-optimized video platform to enhance SMS▲33

   2020 · trytape.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Tape▲190

   Replace video calls with threaded video messaging

   2022 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Add Text To Video by FlexClip▲90

   Easily add text to video to get your message across

   2021 · flexclip.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Skype▲531

   Completely redesigned with GIFs, group video chat, & stories

   2017 · teams.live.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Crumbles▲122

   Turn text messages into awesome video. Now in app form!

   2015 · crumbles.co · its alternatives →

6. 6
   TextBlast Bulk SMS▲171

   Send personalized mass messages easily

   2019 · textblast.learn.uno · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Vidback▲80

   One Tap Video Messaging.

   2014 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Proximity by Freshchat▲90

   Reimagine how you connect with prospects and customers

   2019 · freshworks.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   TextMe.io▲101

   Send customers a SMS w/ tap-friendly business contact info

   2015 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Falkon SMS▲59

    Making business texting fun

    2023 · app.falkonsms.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Proactive Messaging 2.0 by Freshchat▲70

    Run targeted campaigns to move people faster down the funnel

    2019 · freshworks.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Tape▲66

    Easy, collaborative social video app

    2015 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    TextingStory▲114

    Write chat stories and save as video

    2017 · textingstory.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Digital Good Times - EP. 42 - Glide (The Video Messaging) App Team and The Future of Mobile Messaging▲55

    Can Video Messaging Apps help keep communication personal?

    2015 · soundcloud.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    AskNeo▲203

    End-to-end Voice & SMS shared inbox for Teams

    Mar 2026 · askneo.io · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Bunch▲113

    The best way to video message to the 8 people you love most

    2016 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Hooked 2.0▲140

    Tell a story through text messages

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Stickytape▲90

    Encrypted video messaging for friends and family.

    2021 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Video Message Tool▲77

    Turn moments into clips!

    2025 · feedspace.io · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Taptalk▲133

    Personal video and photo messaging

    2014 · taptalk.me · its alternatives →

21. 21
    SMS in Close.io▲100

    Improve sales reach rates with built-in Close.io SMS

    2017 · close.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Helpful▲105

    Engage your teams with short mobile videos

    2018 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    MessageMedia▲7

    Powerful business messaging in your pocket

    2025 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Soundable ▲90

    Send sound clips in text messages

    2022 · soundable.my.canva.site · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →