Best Cameo Alternatives in the UK (2026): Personalised Video Messages from £26
Share
You've probably heard of Cameo — the app where you can pay a celebrity to record a short personalised video for someone you love. It's a brilliant concept. But if you've ever browsed the platform and felt a twinge of sticker shock (£80 for someone you half-recognise from a reality show?), or been put off by the seven-day delivery window when you need a gift by Saturday — you're not alone.
The good news is that Cameo isn't the only option anymore. The personalised video message space has grown enormously, and some of the best alternatives are doing things Cameo simply doesn't. We've compared the top four platforms available to UK buyers in 2026, including one that takes an entirely different approach to what a "personalised video" can be.
The Platforms at a Glance
Before we get into the detail, here's a quick comparison of what matters most when you're choosing a service: what it costs, how quickly you'll get it, and what kind of experience you're actually buying.
| Cameo | Memmo | Thrillz | Wishes Made Easy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Based in | USA | Sweden (UK office) | London, UK | Eastbourne, UK |
| Prices from | ~£40 (most from £75+) | ~£15 (most from £44+) | ~£30 | £26 |
| Currency | USD (converted at checkout) | GBP available | GBP | GBP native |
| Standard delivery | Up to 7 days | Up to 7 days | Up to 7 days | 24–48 hours |
| Express option | Available (extra cost) | Available (extra cost) | Not standard | Included in standard |
| Talent type | Hollywood & reality TV celebrities | European & UK celebrities | UK TV & sports personalities | Cultural performers from 5 countries |
| Roster size | 40,000+ | 3,000+ | Hundreds | Curated teams |
| Best for | Star-struck fans | UK sports & TV fans | UK-focused gifting | Unique, emotional, one-of-a-kind gifts |
| Payment | Card, Apple Pay | Card, PayPal | Card | Card, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Klarna |
Now let's look at each one properly.
Cameo: The Original (But Not Always the Best Fit)
Cameo is the platform that started it all back in 2016. The concept is simple: browse thousands of celebrities, pay their fee, write your request, and wait for them to record a short video. The roster is enormous — over 40,000 people, from A-list actors to retired footballers to that person you vaguely remember from a cooking show.
What's good: The sheer choice is unmatched. If you want a specific famous person and they're on Cameo, this is your only option. Some celebrities genuinely put effort in and create wonderful, heartfelt videos.
What's not so good for UK buyers: Cameo prices are in US dollars, which means you're paying a currency conversion fee on top of the listed price. The average video costs around $60 (roughly £50), but popular names run well into the hundreds. Standard delivery is up to seven days — which is fine if you're planning ahead, but not ideal for a last-minute birthday gift. Some reviews note that cheaper videos can feel rushed or impersonal, clocking in at under 30 seconds.
Bottom line: Cameo is the right choice if there's a specific celebrity your recipient absolutely loves and you've got the budget and time.
Memmo: The European Challenger
Memmo launched in Sweden in 2019 and has since expanded across Europe and into the UK. It's essentially the European version of Cameo, with a strong roster of UK sports personalities, TV presenters, and entertainers. If your recipient is mad about football, Memmo is worth a look — they've got everyone from former Premier League players to cricket legends.
What's good: More UK and European talent than Cameo. Prices can be lower, starting from around £15 for lesser-known personalities (though most popular names sit at £44 and upward). The interface is clean and easy to use.
What's not so good: Standard delivery is still up to seven days. Express delivery is available but costs extra. The roster, while strong in sports and TV, is narrower than Cameo's overall. And like Cameo, the quality of the video depends entirely on how much effort the celebrity puts in on the day.
Bottom line: A solid choice for UK sports fans and anyone who wants a European celebrity at a slightly lower price point.
Thrillz: The UK-Born Option
Thrillz is a London-based platform founded in 2020 that focuses specifically on the UK market. It offers personalised video messages plus live video call experiences with celebrities. The talent roster leans heavily toward UK reality TV, comedians, and social media personalities.
What's good: Fully UK-focused, so prices are in pounds and the talent roster is curated for British tastes. The live experience option is genuinely different — you can book a one-on-one video call, not just a pre-recorded message.
What's not so good: The roster is smaller than both Cameo and Memmo. Delivery can still take up to seven days. The platform is less well-known, which means fewer reviews to guide your choice.
Bottom line: Worth checking if you're specifically after UK reality TV or comedy personalities, or if the live call feature appeals.
Wishes Made Easy: A Completely Different Kind of Gift
This is where things get interesting — and where we should be honest and say this is our platform, so we're naturally biased. But we built Wishes Made Easy precisely because we felt the celebrity video model was missing something.
Here's the thing about Cameo, Memmo, and Thrillz: you're paying a celebrity to talk at your recipient for 30 seconds. It can be lovely, but it's fundamentally a famous person reading your message off a screen. The connection is between your recipient and a public figure they admire from a distance.
Wishes Made Easy does something different. Instead of a celebrity, you get a fully personalised video performance from talented performers across five countries — India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Africa, and Russia. These are vibrant, high-energy, emotionally rich videos where real people sing, dance, hold up personalised posters with your recipient's name, and deliver your message with genuine warmth and joy.
What makes it different:
It's genuinely personal. Every video is recorded specifically for your recipient. Their name is on the poster. Your message is spoken aloud. Photos you upload appear in the video. It's not a generic shoutout — it's a celebration made just for them.
It's fast. Standard delivery is 24–48 hours, included in the price. No seven-day wait, no express surcharge. You order today, they receive it tomorrow.
It's affordable. Videos start from £26, with most products sitting between £26 and £39. That's roughly half what you'd pay for an equivalent-quality Cameo, with no currency conversion fees because we're priced in GBP.
It's emotional. This is the part that surprises people. When someone receives a video of a group of performers in Mumbai dancing and singing with their name on a banner, or a team in Africa performing a joyful celebration just for them — the reaction is almost always tears of happiness. There's something about the warmth, the colour, the genuine human connection that hits differently from a celebrity reading a script.
It works for every occasion. Birthdays, Mother's Day, anniversaries, retirements, get well soon, corporate events — we've seen our videos used for all of them. The most popular use case is birthday surprises, but some of the most moving videos we've delivered have been "just because" messages from people wanting to brighten someone's day.
You keep it forever. It's a digital file delivered to your email. Download it, share it, play it at the party, post it on social media. It's yours.
So Which One Should You Choose?
It depends entirely on what you're after.
Choose Cameo if your recipient has a favourite celebrity and you know exactly who they'd want to hear from. You're paying for the star power, and if you pick the right person, it'll be unforgettable.
Choose Memmo if you want a UK sports personality or European celebrity at a slightly lower price than Cameo. Good value if you find the right name.
Choose Thrillz if you want a live video call experience rather than just a pre-recorded message, or you're specifically after UK reality TV and comedy talent.
Choose Wishes Made Easy if you want something genuinely different — a vibrant, emotional, personalised video performance that arrives in 24–48 hours, costs from £26, and will probably make the recipient cry happy tears. It's not a celebrity shoutout. It's a gift that feels like it was made with real love, because it was.
Ready to Try Something Different?
Browse our performers and see sample videos for yourself. Every order is backed by our satisfaction guarantee, and delivery is always within 24–48 hours. Prices start from just £26.
We have performers available for every occasion — birthdays, Mother's Day, graduations, get well soon, and more. Browse by country or occasion:
- Indian performers — Bollywood-style energy, delivered in 24 hours
- Pakistani performers — Heartfelt village and farm crew videos
- African performers — Joyful dance crews and drummers
- Bangladeshi performers — Vibrant cultural celebrations
Browse All Performers — From £26 →
Wishes Made Easy is a UK-based digital gifting service delivering personalised video greetings from performers in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Africa, and Russia. All prices are in GBP with no hidden fees.
