Based on our analysis, Meta is the more privacy-respecting choice overall.
BACK →Overall
TikTok
F · 18/100Meta
F · 22/100What they collect
TikTok
Concern (8)
Meta
Concern (12)
Who they share it with
TikTok
Concern (15)
Meta
Concern (18)
What you can do
TikTok
Concern (32)
Meta
Concern (30)
What they promise
TikTok
Concern (20)
Meta
Mixed (38)
| Category | TikTok | Meta |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | F · 18/100 | F · 22/100 |
| What they collect | Concern (8) | Concern (12) |
| Who they share it with | Concern (15) | Concern (18) |
| What you can do | Concern (32) | Concern (30) |
| What they promise | Concern (20) | Mixed (38) |
TikTok collects your biometrics, keystroke patterns, and even content you record but never post — then shares data with ByteDance affiliates, advertisers, and researchers. You have limited control and no meaningful way to stop collection while using the app.
View full analysis →Meta collects almost everything about you across Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Threads, shares it with advertisers, and keeps it indefinitely — including your AI chat conversations which now fuel ad targeting.
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