FreeTube AlternativesOnly apps categorised as YouTube Clients

The best YouTube Client alternative to FreeTube is NewPipe, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to FreeTube and loads of them are YouTube Clients so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting YouTube Client alternatives to FreeTube are YouTube, Invidious, Spotube and LibreTube.

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Experience YouTube ad-free on desktop with enhanced privacy. FreeTube prevents Google tracking and works seamlessly across Windows, Mac, and Linux.

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FreeTube alternatives page was last updated Apr 27, 2025
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  1. NewPipe icon

    NewPipe

     604 likes
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    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.

    141 NewPipe alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • SoundCloud
    • YouTube Music
    • Flathub
    • Bandcamp
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • PeerTube
    Trending,

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  YouTube Downloader
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  YouTube background listening
    4.  Video Download
    5.  Background playing
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Convert YouTube videos to Mp3
    8.  Convert YouTube videos to Mp4
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Allows subscriptions
    11.  Background Music
    12.  No Tracking

    NewPipe VS FreeTube

     
    Comments about NewPipe as an Alternative to FreeTube
    Most Recent Comment
    Hermann
    Positive Jan 16, 2025
    1

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

    Guest
    Negative Jan 26, 2025
    0

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

    AZahran
    Positive Feb 22, 2022
    0

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

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    • Almost everyone thinks NewPipe is a great FreeTube alternative.

    • NewPipe is the most popular Android & Linux 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
    • NewPipe is Privacy focused and LightweightFreeTube is not according to our users
  2. YouTube icon

    YouTube

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    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.

    166 YouTube alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • KaiOS
    • Fire TV
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox
    YouTube screenshot 1

    Top YouTube Features

    1.  Share Videos
    2.  Support for HD videos
    3.  Video Hosting
    4.  Watch videos
    5.  Video upload
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Support for 4K
    8.  Video search
    9.  Monetization
    10.  CC subtitles
    11.  Playlists management
    12.  Playlists

    YouTube VS FreeTube

     
    Comments about YouTube as an Alternative to FreeTube
    Guest
    Negative Mar 14, 2023
    2

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

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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

     181 likes
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    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.

    55 Invidious alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Invidious screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Web-Based
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  YouTube Downloader
    6.  Allows subscriptions
    7.  Work without JavaScript
    8.  Tor
    9.  MP3 Downloader
    10.  Picture in Picture
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  Personalized Recommendations

    Invidious VS FreeTube

     
    Comments about Invidious as an Alternative to FreeTube
    bonepyramid
    Positive Jun 20, 2022
    1

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

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    • 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
    • Invidious is Privacy focused and LightweightFreeTube is not according to our users
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    Spotube

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    A lightweight free Spotify cross-platform client which handles playback manually, streams music using YouTube & no Spotify premium account is needed 😱.

    59 Spotube alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • BD flagBangladesh

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
    Spotube Desktop UI

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Music Downloader
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  MP3 Downloader
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Music Store
    8.  Personalized Recommendations
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  Collaborative Playlists
    12.  Real time collaboration

    Spotube VS FreeTube

     

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

    • Spotube is Free and Open SourceFreeTube is also Free and Open Source
    • Spotube is LightweightFreeTube is not according to our users
  5. LibreTube icon

    LibreTube

     72 likes
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    LibreTube is an alternative frontend to YouTube / YouTube Music for Android. It's Free and Open Source.

    83 LibreTube alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    LibreTube screenshot 1
    LibreTube screenshot 2
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Support for subtitles
    5.  Picture in Picture
    6.  Support for 4K
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Works Offline
    9. SponsorBlock icon  SponsorBlock Integration
    10.  Chromecast Support
    11.  Cloud Sync
    12.  MP3 Downloader

    LibreTube VS FreeTube

     
  6. Piped icon

    Piped

     63 likes
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    Piped is an online frontend for viewing YouTube. NewPipe Extractor is used to retrieve information from YouTube. Piped doesn't connect your request to Google.

    61 Piped alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Trending page

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Progressive Web App
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Picture in Picture
    7.  Support for 4K
    8.  Cloud Sync

    Piped VS FreeTube

     
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    StreamFab Video Downloader

    Download and enjoy your favorite videos offline with DVDFab Downloader - versatile, high-speed, and compatible with all major streaming platforms.

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    Tubular

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    A fork of NewPipe that implements SponsorBlock and Return YouTube Dislike.

    69 Tubular alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Android
    • SoundCloud
    • Bandcamp
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • PeerTube
    Tubular screenshot 1
    Tubular screenshot 2
    Tubular screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Picture in Picture
    4.  MP3 Downloader
    5.  YouTube Downloader
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  SoundCloud Downloader
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Support for 4K
    10. SponsorBlock icon  SponsorBlock Integration
    11.  Block Trackers
    12.  Chromecast Support

    Tubular VS FreeTube

     
  9. SmartTube icon

    SmartTube

     50 likes
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    SmartTube is an advanced player for Android TVs and TV boxes, free & open source. You can play content from different public sources.

    31 SmartTube alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Android TV
    • Fire TV
    SmartTube screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Built-in Ad-blocker
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Stream video to Android TV
    4.  Support for 4K
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Picture in Picture
    8.  Chromecast Support

    SmartTube VS FreeTube

     
  10. WeTube icon

    WeTube

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    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.

    40 WeTube alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    WeTube screenshot 1
    WeTube screenshot 2
    WeTube screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Support for 4K
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Background playing

    WeTube VS FreeTube

     
  11. Fluxtube icon

    Fluxtube

     13 likes
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    A powerful and ad-free YouTube client built using Flutter. Watch YouTube videos without ads, subscribe to channels, retrieve video dislikes, read comments, save videos, and much more.

    67 Fluxtube alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Fluxtube screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Personalized Recommendations
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Support for 4K
    6.  Local Storage

    Fluxtube VS FreeTube

     
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    Poke

     20 likes
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    With Poke, be Anonymous watching epic videos, searching thingys on the interwebs and listening to music on poke - the free privacy front end!

    19 Poke alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Landing

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No Logs
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  MP3 Downloader
    7.  Personalized Recommendations
    8.  Anonymous Proxy
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  Built-In Proxy
    11.  FSF Endorsement
    12. Docker icon  Support for Docker

    Poke VS FreeTube

     
  13. SkyTube icon

    SkyTube

     55 likes
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    SkyTube is an app that lets you watch YouTube videos on your Android device without ads, sign-in, or Google services. It has some features that the official YouTube app does not have.

    81 SkyTube alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
    SkyTube screenshot 1
    SkyTube screenshot 2
    SkyTube screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  YouTube background listening
    3.  Content Filtering
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Picture in Picture
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Windows to Apple TV

    SkyTube VS FreeTube

     
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