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Social commerce comparison. Which platform should you prioritize? Feature breakdown and strategy.
5%
TikTok Commission
67%
Purchase After Seeing Product
30%
Higher AOV on Instagram
Platform Comparison
Feature
TikTok Shop
Instagram Shopping
UAE Users
8.5M
6.2M
Primary Age
18-34
25-44
Commission
5%
Free
Settlement
7-14 days
Instant
Content Style
Raw, authentic
Polished, aspirational
Average AOV
AED 150-250
AED 250-450
What Sells on Each Platform
### TikTok Shop
- Visual products (fashion, beauty)
- Trending/viral items
- Impulse purchases (
### Instagram Shopping
- Higher-value products
- Lifestyle brands
- Products benefiting from curation
- Gift-worthy items
- Fashion, home, beauty
Content Strategy
TikTok Content
- Hook in 0-3 seconds
- Entertainment value first
- UGC-style, authentic
- Trending sounds and effects
- LIVE shopping events
Instagram Content
- Higher production value
- Consistent aesthetic
- Detailed product shots
- Reels for reach
- Stories for engagement
Advertising Costs
Platform
Ad Type
Cost
TikTok
In-Feed
AED 20-40 CPM
TikTok
Shopping Ads
AED 0.50-2 CPC
Instagram
Shopping Ads
AED 25-55 CPM
Instagram
Reels Ads
AED 20-45 CPM
Bottom Line
Use TikTok for: Discovery, viral products, lower AOV items, volume
Use Instagram for: Brand building, higher AOV, premium positioning
Best strategy: Both platforms, adapted content for each
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Sources & References
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