The Best FreeTube AlternativesTop YouTube Clients & Video Streaming Apps like FreeTube

FreeTube is described as 'Experience YouTube ad-free on desktop with enhanced privacy. FreeTube prevents Google tracking and works seamlessly across Windows, Mac, and Linux' and is a very popular YouTube Client in the video & movies category. There are more than 50 alternatives to FreeTube for a variety of platforms, including Android, Web-based, Linux, Mac and Windows apps. The best FreeTube alternative is NewPipe, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like FreeTube are YouTube, Invidious, Spotube and LibreTube.

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  1. NewPipe icon

    NewPipe

     655 likes

    Discover and stream videos with a lightweight open-source front-end supporting YouTube, PeerTube, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, and more. Enjoy seamless 4K playback, audio in background, and video downloads without the need for Google Services or an account. Perfect for avid streamers.

    148 NewPipe alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • SoundCloud
    • YouTube Music
    • Flathub
    • Bandcamp
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • PeerTube
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    Comments about NewPipe as an Alternative to FreeTube
    Hermann
    Positive
    1

    Newpipe is for Android, Freetube for Desktop. Therefor it's not really an alternative

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    different platforms. NewPipe is for android and freetube is for desktop

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    AZahran
    Positive
    0

    This app is so good as a perfect YouTube player and downloader without any ads

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks NewPipe is a great FreeTube alternative.

    • NewPipe is the most popular Android alternative to FreeTube.

    • NewPipe is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to FreeTube.

    • NewPipe is Free and Open SourceFreeTube is also Free and Open Source
  2. YouTube icon

    YouTube

     1799 likes

    A video-sharing website where users can upload, view, and share various types of videos, including TV clips, music videos, vlogs, and educational content. Offers ad-free viewing, original shows, and offline access through a paid membership.

    176 YouTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • KaiOS
    • Fire TV
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox
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    Comments about YouTube as an Alternative to FreeTube
    Guest
    Negative
    2

    youtube does not promote or support aN open and free method of true downloads even if paid for.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    YouTube icon

    • YouTube is the most popular Web-based, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to FreeTube.

    • YouTube is Freemium and ProprietaryFreeTube is Free and Open Source
  3. Invidious icon

    Invidious

     198 likes

    Open-source YouTube alternative offers ad-free browsing with no registration or JS needed. Features video download, audio mode, subscription tools, and multi-language support. Export/import data, manage playlists without Google account, and access embedded support.

    58 Invidious alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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    Comments about Invidious as an Alternative to FreeTube
    RemovedUser
    Positive
    1

    Static site design. I always wanted that.. Thank you..

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Invidious icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Invidious is a great FreeTube alternative.

    • Invidious is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to FreeTube.

    • Invidious is Free and Open SourceFreeTube is also Free and Open Source
  4. Spotube icon

    Spotube

     135 likes

    Cross-platform client for desktop and mobile enabling manual playback, free streaming via YouTube without a Spotify Premium account, playlist creation, auto-generation, time-synced lyrics, music download, dark theme, integration with Piped and Sponsorblock, and multi-language support.

    64 Spotube alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • Online
    • Flatpak
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
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    • This alternative is disputed. Spotube is a legitimate FreeTube alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Spotube is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to FreeTube.

    • Spotube is Free and Open SourceFreeTube is also Free and Open Source
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    LibreTube

     82 likes

    Open-source YouTube frontend for Android offering ad-free playback, SponsorBlock, synchronization across devices, video and audio downloads, user accounts, subscription management, playlists, channel grouping, search filters, gestures, comments, captions, and dark mode.

    90 LibreTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  6. Piped icon

    Piped

     77 likes

    Ad-free frontend to YouTube offering channel subscriptions without an account, multiple playlist import/export formats, SponsorBlock integration, picture-in-picture, and privacy features. No Google connection, supports dark mode, is open-source, and requires no email.

    66 Piped alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    Grayjay

     62 likes

    Multi-platform streaming client supporting YouTube, Twitch, Odysee, Rumble, PeerTube, Dailymotion, Patreon, Kick, and more, featuring a unified feed, playlist import, live chat, background play, offline downloads, local playlist management, and device casting.

    34 Grayjay alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
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    SmartTube

     61 likes

    Advanced player for Android TVs and TV boxes offering 8K video, 60fps, HDR, adjustable playback speed, SponsorBlock, ad-free viewing, customizable buttons, live chat reading, account login, casting support, no reliance on Google Services, and open source.

    36 SmartTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android TV
    • Fire TV
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  10. Tubular icon

    Tubular

     46 likes

    Android streaming client fork combining SponsorBlock for automatic sponsor skipping and ReturnYouTubeDislike to restore public dislike counts, supporting YouTube, YouTube Music, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, and PeerTube playback and download, with no Google service reliance.

    71 Tubular alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • SoundCloud
    • Bandcamp
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • PeerTube
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    NouTube

     33 likes

    Offers ad-free access to both video and music streaming, enables background playback, manages playlists and libraries without login, hides shorts, and is open-source for enhanced privacy and control across platforms, serving as an alternative to default clients.

    40 NouTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  12. Fluxtube icon

    Fluxtube

     16 likes

    Private, ad-free client for YouTube videos, supporting channel subscriptions, comment reading, video saving, dislike count, live streams, multi-language interface, regional preferences, audio selection options, and playback up to 4K resolution.

    78 Fluxtube alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  13. WeTube icon

    WeTube

     17 likes

    Enjoy a streamlined YouTube experience with free, open-source software that skips ads, supports background play, 4K resolution, live streams, dark mode, and more, without needing an account.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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