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, Linux, Web-based, 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

     708 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.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • SoundCloud
    • YouTube Music
    • Flathub
    • Bandcamp
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • PeerTube
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Auto
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    NewPipe vs FreeTube Comments
    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

    AZahran
    Positive
    0

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

    • NewPipe is Free and Open SourceFreeTube is also Free and Open Source
    • NewPipe is a YouTube Downloader FreeTube is a YouTube Client
  2. YouTube icon

    YouTube

     1819 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • KaiOS
    • Fire TV
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox
    • visionOS
    YouTube screenshot 1
     
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    YouTube vs FreeTube Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    2

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

    • YouTube is Freemium and ProprietaryFreeTube is Free and Open Source
    • YouTube is a Share Videos FreeTube is a YouTube Client
  3. Invidious icon

    Invidious

     214 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.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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    Invidious vs FreeTube Comments
    RemovedUser
    Positive
    1

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

    • Invidious is Free and Open SourceFreeTube is also Free and Open Source
    • Invidious is DecentralizedFreeTube is not according to our users
  4. Spotube icon

    Spotube

     160 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    Spotube Desktop UI
     
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    Spotube vs FreeTube Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    its spotify vs youtube, not the same.

    • Spotube is Free and Open SourceFreeTube is also Free and Open Source
    • Spotube is an Audio Player FreeTube is a YouTube Client
  5. LibreTube icon

    LibreTube

     97 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.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    LibreTube screenshot 1
     
  6. Grayjay icon

    Grayjay

     81 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    Grayjay screenshot 1
     
  7. SmartTube icon

    SmartTube

     72 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android TV
    • Fire TV
    • F-Droid
    SmartTube screenshot 1
     
  8. Piped icon

    Piped

     87 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.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  9. Tubular icon

    Tubular

     54 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.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • SoundCloud
    • Bandcamp
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • PeerTube
    Tubular screenshot 1
     
  10. NouTube icon

    NouTube

     43 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.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
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  11. WeTube icon

    WeTube

     23 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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  12. SkyTube icon

    SkyTube

     63 likes

    Open source Android client for viewing YouTube videos with ad-free playback, advanced blockers, offline downloads, swipe gesture controls, channel subscriptions without a YouTube account, SponsorBlock support, and privacy features, all without requiring Google services.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
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