Your TikTok starter stack
The fastest way for a new creator to reach strangers, if you post often.
Post short videos every day for a month. Test hooks in the first two seconds and keep what works.
The tools, in the order to set them up
- 1
Edit
CapCut
The editor most TikTok creators already use, with trending templates.
Pricing shown in the app and on the official site. Checked Nov 2026.
- 2
AI clips
Klap
Turn long videos into short clips automatically.
Free to try; paid plans from $29/month. Checked Nov 2026.
- 3
Captions
Submagic
Animated captions that hold attention with the sound off.
Starter $19/mo ($12 yearly), Pro $39/mo, Business $69/mo. Checked Nov 2026.
- 4
Schedule and analyse
Metricool
Plan TikTok with your other channels and see what performs.
Free plan (20 posts a month); Starter from $20/mo, Advanced from $53/mo, depending on billing. Checked Nov 2026.
- 5
Link in bio store
Stan Store
Turn views into sales with a simple bio link store.
$29/mo Creator or $99/mo Creator Pro; 0% Stan transaction fees. Checked Nov 2026.
Prices come from each vendor's official page, checked Nov 2026. Some links are affiliate links and we may earn a commission at no cost to you. How that works
Also worth knowing
TokPortal
Managed TikTok and Instagram account operations for brands and agencies. It is a done for you distribution service rather than a creator app, so read its terms and the platform rules before you use it.
Next step
One Idea, Six Channels
A plain English course for building a personal brand across your newsletter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and your own website, without posting everywhere every day.
- 34 short lessons in 8 modules
- 6 worksheets and templates
- A 30 day posting plan
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