CREATOR GUIDE / LIVE COMPARISON
TikTok LIVE vs. BIGO LIVE
Which one fits your streams? Compare access, gifts, and how you connect with your audience.
Guide for LIVE creators
PART 01 / LIVE COMPARISON
Check your access
Start by checking what features are available for your account and region.
- Age
- Account
- Availability
What you need to start streaming
TikTok LIVE
You must be at least 18 and meet TikTok’s minimum follower requirement for your region. Look for the LIVE option when creating content to confirm your account has access.
BIGO LIVE
BIGO lets users stream as regular hosts in the app if they meet its requirements. Official hosts go through a separate application with its own terms.
Where to host your first LIVE
If you already post videos on TikTok and have LIVE access, invite people who comment on your videos to a live chat or demo. If you’re exploring BIGO, watch streams in your niche and see how viewers join the conversation.
If you don’t have a community on either app yet, choose one where you can stream and keep a regular schedule. Start with a topic you can develop across several streams.
PART 02 / LIVE COMPARISON
Compare gifts
Understand how each platform works and which terms might apply to your account.
- Gifts
- Rewards
- Targets
Diamonds on TikTok and Beans on BIGO
Diamonds
TikTok may award Diamonds to eligible creators for gifts they receive during LIVE. Availability and rewards depend on the platform’s requirements.
Beans
On BIGO, gifts can generate Beans for creators. If you apply to become an official host, ask which additional payments depend on targets and how they’re paid in your region.
What to ask before joining an agency
If you’re interested in agency support, compare who will guide you, how you’ll track your targets, and which requirements apply to your account. Ask for the payment terms, agreement length, and process for leaving or changing agencies in writing.
To estimate earnings, use data from your own streams and the current rules in your region. The time required and amounts earned depend on your audience and program terms.
PART 03 / LIVE COMPARISON
Try a format
Choose an activity you can repeat and see what gets your audience involved.
- Content
- Schedules
- Interaction
What you can do on stream
Gaming
Play a round with a challenge the chat can vote on or comment on.
Performing arts
Share a rehearsal, show how you practice, or ask for ideas for your next performance.
Chatting or IRL
Open with a question about a specific topic and invite viewers to share their experiences.
Entertainment
Plan a short trivia round or a game where the audience can choose what happens next.
What to measure on your first streams
Choose. Pick a topic, time, and length you can stick to.
Observe. Record which questions get people talking and when the chat picks up.
Adjust. Try the activity again with one specific change and see how viewers respond.
Can you use both platforms?
If you have access to both, you can try them on different days. If you’ve signed a creator or agency agreement, check for exclusivity or simulcasting terms before planning your schedule.
Start where you can stream consistently and give viewers a reason to come back. If both options fit, use what you learn on stream to decide where to spend your time.