FreeTube Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to FreeTube for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative is Spotube, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to FreeTube and many of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to FreeTube are Grayjay, NouTube, OpenTubeX and VacuumTube.

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  1. Spotube icon

    Spotube

     163 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.

    89 Spotube alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Flatpak
    • Flathub
    • iPhone
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
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  2. Grayjay icon

    Grayjay

     83 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.

    48 Grayjay alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • US flagUnited States
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  3. NouTube icon

    NouTube

     44 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.

    52 NouTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • OpenAPK
    • JP flagJapan
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    OpenTubeX

     13 likes

    OpenTubeX is a highly customizable, privacy-focused YouTube client with extensive playback, workflow, library-management, integration, and synchronization options.

    13 OpenTubeX alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
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    VacuumTube

     12 likes

    VacuumTube is an unofficial wrapper of YouTube Leanback (the console and Smart TV version of YouTube) for the desktop, with a built-in adblocker and minor enhancements.

    69 VacuumTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  7. Minitube icon

    Minitube

     59 likes

    Minitube is a YouTube desktop application. With it you can watch YouTube videos in a new way: you type a keyword, Minitube gives you an endless video stream. Minitube is not about cloning the original YouTube web interface, it aims to create a new TV-like experience.

    80 Minitube alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU
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  9. Namida icon

    Namida

     11 likes

    Feature-rich music and video player with YouTube support, built on Flutter. Offers folder-based library, powerful indexer, tagging, custom themes, waveform seekbar, offline and audio-only modes, advanced queue, history tracking, and gesture-based video controls.

    92 Namida alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • JP flagJapan
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    QMPlay2

     14 likes

    QMPlay2 is a video and audio player. It can play all formats supported by FFmpeg, libmodplug (including J2B and SFX). It also supports Audio CD, raw files, Rayman 2 music and chiptunes. It contains YouTube and Prostopleer browser.

    172 QMPlay2 alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Haiku
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  11. SMTube icon

    SMTube

     10 likes

    Free Youtube browser for SMPlayer which allows to browse, search and play YouTube videos. No flash needed!

    48 SMTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • SMPlayer
    • VLC media player
    • MPlayer
    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU
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