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TikViewer vs Caldera

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TikViewer compared with Caldera
DetailTikViewer logo TikViewerCaldera logo Caldera
What it doesAnonymous TikTok story viewer and downloader The social network for GitHub and Obsidian
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Open source
PricingFree for watching and single downloads. Starter plan $5.00/month (200,000 credits per month, billed annually), Plus plan $7.50/month (500,000 credits per month, billed annually), Premium plan $9.99/month (750,000 credits per month, billed annually). Free tier includes 2,000 credits on sign-up. Not given
Key features
  • View public TikTok stories anonymously without logging in
  • Download stories as MP4 video files without watermark
  • Download entire profile or day's stories into single archive
  • Extract audio from stories as MP3 files
  • View public profile information and comments
  • Check follower lists and repost activity
  • Save profile pictures at full size
  • Works in browser with no app or extension required
  • Export comments as CSV or Excel files
  • Download Instagram Reels as MP4 or MP3
  • GitHub city visualization showing repos as buildings and districts
  • Living profile with daily journal, activity score and streaks
  • End-to-end encrypted private note sharing
  • AI agent and coding activity visualization
  • World map showing all members' cities and neighborhoods
  • Asks and offers with gravity rewards
  • Read-only GitHub integration with no code access
  • Self-hosted profile export to static site
  • Mobile support on iOS and Android
  • Cryptographic identity key stored locally in vault
What makes it different
  • No login or account required to view and download stories
  • Creator receives no notification of viewing because viewer is not logged in
  • No personal data retention—handles cached only under TikTok username, never linked to viewer
  • Download videos at original quality without re-encoding or cropping watermark
  • Free single downloads and viewing with optional paid batch tools
  • Free and open source with no telemetry
  • Visualizes GitHub activity as a living city that updates automatically
  • Privacy by default: nothing leaves your Obsidian vault unless you explicitly choose
  • Sign up with just GitHub, no installation required
  • Self-hosted option with open protocol
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)22 −2 (down) since last check30 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)257
Citation Flow (Majestic)2526
Referring domains (Majestic)5421

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