The TikTok ban won't be enforced until April, but there will be plenty of contentious negotiations between China, the U.S., and prospective buyers in the meantime.

President Donald Trump has directed his Justice Department to pause enforcement of the TikTok ban until early April

An executive order is an instruction from the president which has the weight of the law behind it. But Trump's order does not overturn the ban. Instead it tells the US attorney general not to enforce the law for now - something experts had expected would be his first move.

With a TikTok ban coming soon, what are the alternatives? Here are 5 similar apps to consider, along with the pros and cons of each.

TikTok has returned for US users after a brief shutdown. If it goes away for good, these rival apps can help you get your fix of short-form video.