--- title: "vlogging tripod — Niche Verdict: Skip it (44/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/cell-phones-accessories/vlogging-tripod" last_updated: "2026-07-09T23:56:10.267Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($242K/yr) — vlogging tripod doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($242K/yr) — vlogging tripod doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "vlogging tripod — Niche Verdict: Skip it (44/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **vlogging tripod** **Skip it****44/100 ** a small market ($242K/yr) — vlogging tripod doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$242K** **Growth (1y)** **+83.3%** **Products** **24** **Brands** **9** was 10 a year ago **Sellers** **47** **Price range** **$12.15–$126.20** **Returns** **2.3%** **Rating** **4.4★** **Skip it** Scored 44/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **12** ×0.30 Growth **60** ×0.30 Competition **45** ×0.20 Quality gap **48** ×0.10 Returns **82** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +83.3% year over year. 14K7KPrime Day '24Holiday '24Spike '25Black Friday '25Holiday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jun '25Oct '25Feb '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug · busiest ÷ quietest = 3.5× ## **Competition** - Joby62% - ULANZI20% - UBeesize6% - Amazon Basics6% - eucos2% - ULANZI Select2% - Other (3 brands)3% The top 5 products take 60% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 9 brands and 47 sellers compete here. **Brands** **9 **▼falling was 10 a year ago **Sellers** **47** **Top 5 brand share** **96%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![ULANZI Camera Tripod Mini Flexible Stand w Hidden Phone Holder w Cold Shoe Mount 1/4 Screw f Magic Arm Universal f iPhone 17 16 15 14 Pro Max XS Max Canon Nikon Sony DJ Pocket 4/3 Cameras](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41VXUaL-pHL.jpg) [**ULANZI Camera Tripod Mini Flexible Stand w Hidden Phone Holder w Cold Shoe Mount 1/4 Screw f Magic Arm Universal f iPhone 17 16 15 14 Pro Max XS Max Canon Nikon Sony DJ Pocket 4/3 Cameras**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083QYHX3K) ULANZI$20.404.5★6,03017%▼falling 2 ![Joby GorillaPod Compact Tripod Kit with Ballhead for Mirrorless Cameras up to 2.2 lbs. Black/Charcoal.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41aGyU+Zv9L.jpg) [**Joby GorillaPod Compact Tripod Kit with Ballhead for Mirrorless Cameras up to 2.2 lbs. Black/Charcoal.**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074WFNNKY) Joby$41.004.6★4,00015%▼falling 3 ![Joby JB01502 GorillaPod 500 Black/Charcoal](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41uEfI7FTDL.jpg) [**Joby JB01502 GorillaPod 500 Black/Charcoal**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074WFQDBF) Joby$27.104.4★1,07812%▲rising 4 ![Joby GripTight PRO Video GorillaPod Stand: Pan & Tilt Video Tripod Head and GorillaPod for Smartphones from iPhone SE to iPhone 8 Plus Google Pixel Samsung Galaxy S8 and More](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/318T+NnoL1L.jpg) [**Joby GripTight PRO Video GorillaPod Stand: Pan & Tilt Video Tripod Head and GorillaPod for Smartphones from iPhone SE to iPhone 8 Plus Google Pixel Samsung Galaxy S8 and More**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07193KTLW) Joby$49.194.0★818%▲rising 5 ![Joby JB01561-BWW Gorillapod 5K Video Pro Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41sc4tCP3tL.jpg) [**Joby JB01561-BWW Gorillapod 5K Video Pro Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JMGJKH4) Joby$116.754.4★527%▲rising 6 ![Amazon Basics Portable and Flexible Tripod with Wireless Remote and Smartphone Clamp 10-inch Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31to0rq4LTL.jpg) [**Amazon Basics Portable and Flexible Tripod with Wireless Remote and Smartphone Clamp 10-inch Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQP77YP4) Amazon Basics$12.154.4★6,1596%▲rising 7 ![JOBY PodZilla SuctionTripod Magnetic Kit Flexible Magnetic Tripod with Suction Legs 360 Rotation & Dual-Angle Adjustment Wrap-Anywhere Mount for iPhone Vlogging Gym Car Outdoor & Travel(red)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4120imoB6FL.jpg) [**JOBY PodZilla SuctionTripod Magnetic Kit Flexible Magnetic Tripod with Suction Legs 360 Rotation & Dual-Angle Adjustment Wrap-Anywhere Mount for iPhone Vlogging Gym Car Outdoor & Travel(red)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009LAPXFM) Joby$39.544.5★94%▲rising 8 ![UBeesize Phone Tripod Pro S Flexible Desk Stand with Wireless Remote Mini Holder for Camera and GoPro](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41kFk8+n9nL.jpg) [**UBeesize Phone Tripod Pro S Flexible Desk Stand with Wireless Remote Mini Holder for Camera and GoPro**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07837W5NX) UBeesize$12.934.4★31,0134%▼falling 9 ![Joby GorillaPod 3K Video PRO Black (JB01562)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411oCzyyFGL.jpg) [**Joby GorillaPod 3K Video PRO Black (JB01562)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JMMCR17) Joby$97.204.2★1073%▲rising 10 ![JOBY PodZilla SuctionTripod Magnetic Kit Flexible Magnetic Tripod with Suction Legs 360 Rotation & Dual-Angle Adjustment Wrap-Anywhere Mount for iPhone Vlogging Gym Car Outdoor & Travel(Grey)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418u-oOgqZL.jpg) [**JOBY PodZilla SuctionTripod Magnetic Kit Flexible Magnetic Tripod with Suction Legs 360 Rotation & Dual-Angle Adjustment Wrap-Anywhere Mount for iPhone Vlogging Gym Car Outdoor & Travel(Grey)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVQS4NRB) Joby$39.584.5★93%▲rising 11 ![JOBY RangePod Aluminium Traveller Camera/SmartphoneTripod with Ball Head Universal Smartphone Clamp and Carrying Bag for CSC DSLR Mirrorless Mobile Phones Red for Photo Video Vlogging YouTube](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31ecGuwILYL.jpg) [**JOBY RangePod Aluminium Traveller Camera/SmartphoneTripod with Ball Head Universal Smartphone Clamp and Carrying Bag for CSC DSLR Mirrorless Mobile Phones Red for Photo Video Vlogging YouTube**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084RRK9NJ) Joby$88.934.8★103%▲rising 12 ![EUCOS 62 Phone Tripod Tripod for iPhone & Selfie Stick with Remote Extendable Cell Phone Stand & Ultimate Phone Holder Solidest Phone Stand Compatible with iPhone/Android](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/414J8e-zrFL.jpg) [**EUCOS 62 Phone Tripod Tripod for iPhone & Selfie Stick with Remote Extendable Cell Phone Stand & Ultimate Phone Holder Solidest Phone Stand Compatible with iPhone/Android**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09XHZ8F7F) eucos$22.544.6★21,4662%▼falling 13 ![Ubeesize Phone Tripod Portable and Flexible Tripods with Wireless Remote and Clip Cell Phone Tripode Stand for Video Recording](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41FQSnVIk7L.jpg) [**Ubeesize Phone Tripod Portable and Flexible Tripods with Wireless Remote and Clip Cell Phone Tripode Stand for Video Recording**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088GNC6TT) UBeesize$13.794.5★41,2562%—flat 14 ![JOBY TelePod Mini Mini Selfie Stick Tripod with Bluetooth Remote Compact Portable Phone Tripod Extendable Hand Grip & Desktop Stand Horizontal/Vertical Phone Holder Dual Cold Shoe Mounts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31nl-7SHp4L.jpg) [**JOBY TelePod Mini Mini Selfie Stick Tripod with Bluetooth Remote Compact Portable Phone Tripod Extendable Hand Grip & Desktop Stand Horizontal/Vertical Phone Holder Dual Cold Shoe Mounts**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVQ8QBBW) Joby$60.894.0★22%▲rising 15 ![ULANZI MT-16 Extendable Mini Camera Tripod 4 Levels Adjustment 360 Ball Head Cold Shoe Lightweight Portable Vlog Travel Selfie Stick Handle Grip Desktop Webcam Tripod for DSLR Action Camera](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31kPXqOiGwL.jpg) [**ULANZI MT-16 Extendable Mini Camera Tripod 4 Levels Adjustment 360 Ball Head Cold Shoe Lightweight Portable Vlog Travel Selfie Stick Handle Grip Desktop Webcam Tripod for DSLR Action Camera**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LGGXH1J) ULANZI Select$22.404.5★3,5642%—flat **~~Showing 15 of 24 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 24 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![ULANZI Camera Tripod Mini Flexible Stand w Hidden Phone Holder w Cold Shoe Mount 1/4 Screw f Magic Arm Universal f iPhone 17 16 15 14 Pro Max XS Max Canon Nikon Sony DJ Pocket 4/3 Cameras](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41VXUaL-pHL.jpg)**ULANZI Camera Tripod Mini Flexible Stand w Hidden Phone Holder w Cold Shoe Mount 1/4 Screw f Magic Arm Universal f iPhone 17 16 15 14 Pro Max XS Max Canon Nikon Sony DJ Pocket 4/3 Cameras** ULANZI**$20.40**4.5★6,030 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083QYHX3K) [![Joby GorillaPod Compact Tripod Kit with Ballhead for Mirrorless Cameras up to 2.2 lbs. Black/Charcoal.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41aGyU+Zv9L.jpg)**Joby GorillaPod Compact Tripod Kit with Ballhead for Mirrorless Cameras up to 2.2 lbs. Black/Charcoal.** Joby**$41.00**4.6★4,000 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074WFNNKY) [![Joby JB01502 GorillaPod 500 Black/Charcoal](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41uEfI7FTDL.jpg)**Joby JB01502 GorillaPod 500 Black/Charcoal** Joby**$27.10**4.4★1,078 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074WFQDBF) [![Joby GripTight PRO Video GorillaPod Stand: Pan & Tilt Video Tripod Head and GorillaPod for Smartphones from iPhone SE to iPhone 8 Plus Google Pixel Samsung Galaxy S8 and More](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/318T+NnoL1L.jpg)**Joby GripTight PRO Video GorillaPod Stand: Pan & Tilt Video Tripod Head and GorillaPod for Smartphones from iPhone SE to iPhone 8 Plus Google Pixel Samsung Galaxy S8 and More** Joby**$49.19**4.0★81 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07193KTLW) [![Joby JB01561-BWW Gorillapod 5K Video Pro Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41sc4tCP3tL.jpg)**Joby JB01561-BWW Gorillapod 5K Video Pro Black** Joby**$116.75**4.4★52 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JMGJKH4) [![Amazon Basics Portable and Flexible Tripod with Wireless Remote and Smartphone Clamp 10-inch Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31to0rq4LTL.jpg)**Amazon Basics Portable and Flexible Tripod with Wireless Remote and Smartphone Clamp 10-inch Black** Amazon Basics**$12.15**4.4★6,159 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQP77YP4) [![JOBY PodZilla SuctionTripod Magnetic Kit Flexible Magnetic Tripod with Suction Legs 360 Rotation & Dual-Angle Adjustment Wrap-Anywhere Mount for iPhone Vlogging Gym Car Outdoor & Travel(red)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4120imoB6FL.jpg)**JOBY PodZilla SuctionTripod Magnetic Kit Flexible Magnetic Tripod with Suction Legs 360 Rotation & Dual-Angle Adjustment Wrap-Anywhere Mount for iPhone Vlogging Gym Car Outdoor & Travel(red)** Joby**$39.54**4.5★9 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009LAPXFM) [![UBeesize Phone Tripod Pro S Flexible Desk Stand with Wireless Remote Mini Holder for Camera and GoPro](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41kFk8+n9nL.jpg)**UBeesize Phone Tripod Pro S Flexible Desk Stand with Wireless Remote Mini Holder for Camera and GoPro** UBeesize**$12.93**4.4★31,013 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07837W5NX) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Quality-Overall**17% *“Amazing quality”* **Value For Money**11% *“Money well spent”* **Strength**11% *“Real sturdy”* **Ease Of Use**9% *“Easy To Use”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**6% *“As advertised”* **Portability**5% *“Portable lightweight”* **Durability**4% *“still feels durable when set up”* **Size-Overall**4% *“Perfect size”* **Adjustability/Rotatability/Reclining**3% *“easy to adjust”* **Weight Light**3% *“The whole setup is very lightweight”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Durability**15% *“break easily”* **Quality-Overall**12% *“Very cheap quality”* **Strength**10% *“Cheap and flimsy”* **Size-Overall**5% *“very small”* **Compatibility-Overall**3% *“Doesnt pair with Android”* **Weight Heavy**3% *“It is bulky”* **Functionality-Overall**3% *“Doesnt work”* **Add-Ons/Attachments**3% *“the attachment for the phone holder does not work”* **Ease Of Use**2% *“very hard to open”* **Material Quality**2% *“Cheap material”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall28% - Defective Material/Parts8% - Compatibility-Overall8% - Weight Heavy7% - Functionality-Overall6% - Value For Money5% - Advertised Vs Actual Product5% - Ease Of Use4% - Strength3% - Quality-Overall3%