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Hookest vs LiveRec

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Hookest compared with LiveRec
DetailHookest logo HookestLiveRec logo LiveRec
What it doesViral hooks library for TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts Automatically record TikTok lives from your favorite creators, 24/7 in HD, even with your phone off
StageStartup Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inUS Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingFree plan includes hook library, weekly hook radar, viral hook scoring and downloads. Pro plan: $9/month with competitor listening and MCP server. Public API plans: Builder $29/month (1,000 credits), Growth $99/month (5,000 credits), Scale $299/month (25,000 credits). Additional credits available at Basic plan $12.99/month (15 creators), Standard plan (50 creators), Premium plan (75 creators). All plans include unlimited bookmarks.
Key features
  • Free hook video library with 1000+ viral hooks
  • Platform-specific tracking for TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts
  • Weekly trending hooks list
  • Hooks organized by category including health, food, cars, fashion, beauty, electronics, technology, business, sports, travel, education, music and finance
  • Viral hook scoring system
  • Virality prediction API
  • Hook library API access
  • Webhooks for API predictions
  • Competitor listening tool
  • Free hook generator tools for TikTok, Instagram and YouTube
  • Auto-record creators 24/7 in HD even when phone is off
  • Rewatch millions of already-recorded TikTok lives
  • No login required - search by username only
  • Built-in clipping tool (5-60 seconds)
  • Clean HD recordings without glitches or artifacts
What makes it different
  • Free forever hook library with daily updates of trending formats
  • Separate platform analytics showing what works on each social media platform
  • AI-powered virality scoring for video hooks
  • Downloadable MP4 transitional hook clips ready to use in videos
  • Reliable cloud infrastructure that consistently records complete livestreams without missing the beginning or dropping recordings
  • Clean HD quality without the green screen glitches, flickering, or visual artifacts common in competing apps
  • Complete feature set including built-in clipping, discovery tools, variable playback speed, and creator leaderboards
  • Records automatically without needing to be online or have your phone on
  • Only records public content without requiring TikTok login or account access
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)32 +1 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)200
Citation Flow (Majestic)3111
Referring domains (Majestic)781

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