Grayjay AlternativesOnly apps categorised as YouTube Clients

The best YouTube Client alternative to Grayjay is NewPipe, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Grayjay and many of them are YouTube Clients so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting YouTube Client alternatives to Grayjay are FreeTube, Invidious, LibreTube and ReVanced.

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  1. NewPipe icon

    NewPipe

     706 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.

    164 NewPipe alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • SoundCloud
    • YouTube Music
    • Flathub
    • Bandcamp
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • PeerTube
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Auto
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    NewPipe vs Grayjay Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    2

    Because it's not a multimedia aggregator like GJ. Furthermore you can't login and have access to your personal feed.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It works smoothly and supports not just YouTube, but also PeerTube, Media CCC, Soundcloud and more

    BetterChoicesMoreFreedom
    Negative
    -1

    None of these are alternatives to GrayJay. GrayJay aggregates multimedia from a large number of multimedia platforms and combines it into one feed. Youtube, Rumble, Odysee, Twitch, Kick, Soundcloud, Peertube (and those are only the official source plugins)

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    • NewPipe is Free and Open SourceGrayjay is Free and Proprietary
    • NewPipe is a YouTube Downloader Grayjay is a YouTube Client
  2. FreeTube icon

    FreeTube

     296 likes

    FreeTube is an open source desktop YouTube player that lets you watch videos without ads and protects privacy by preventing Google tracking through cookies and JavaScript. Compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux, it stores data locally, recommends VPN/Tor for anonymity, and supports feature-rich viewing.

    95 FreeTube alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  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.

    63 Invidious alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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  4. 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.

    107 LibreTube alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  5. ReVanced icon

    ReVanced

     113 likes

    Unofficial extended YouTube client featuring ad-free playback, SponsorBlock for skipping segments, background and minimized play, auto-repeat, original dislike counts, offline downloads, customizable patches, amoled theme, microG, and enhanced navigation.

    56 ReVanced alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
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  6. 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.

    74 Piped alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Trending page
     
  7. Tubular icon

    Tubular

     55 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.

    81 Tubular alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • SoundCloud
    • Bandcamp
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • PeerTube
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  8. 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.

    48 NouTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
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  9. PipePipe icon

    PipePipe

     35 likes

    Provides an alternative Android streaming experience for various video platforms, featuring ad-free viewing, SponsorBlock, danmaku chat overlays, advanced filtering, playlist downloads, music player mode, AV1/VP9 support, enhanced privacy, and background playback.

    81 PipePipe alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  10. Fluxtube icon

    Fluxtube

     17 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.

    87 Fluxtube alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  11. Flow (YouTube Client) icon

    Flow (YouTube Client)

     10 likes

    Android YouTube and music client with a 100% local recommendation engine, sponsor/ad skipping, DeArrow, RYD, advanced video playback, lyrics, customizable subtitles, library management, no ads or tracking, import/export options, and open-source privacy tools.

    59 Flow (YouTube Client) alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  12. Pipeline icon

    Pipeline

     16 likes

    Watch and download videos from YouTube and PeerTube on Linux, aggregate all subscription feeds, filter undesired items, manage watch-later lists, import subscriptions, choose any player, and enjoy an adaptive, user-friendly layout designed for any screen size.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Linux Mobile
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