GroupTube AlternativesWatch Videos Together Tools & Group Chat Apps like GroupTube

GroupTube is described as 'Watching YouTube together online is fun and seamless with GroupTube. The synchronized player keeps videos perfectly in sync between you and your friends' and is a watch videos together tool in the social & communications category. There are more than 10 alternatives to GroupTube for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Google Chrome, Mac, Windows and Linux apps. The best GroupTube alternative is Metastream, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like GroupTube are Syncplay, OpenTogetherTube, Watch2Gether and WatchParty.

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GroupTube alternatives page was last updated Sep 27, 2024
  1. Metastream icon
     74 likes

    Metastream allows you to watch internet videos with friends. It synchronizes media on websites so you can watch together.

    43 Metastream alternatives
    Metastream screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox

    Metastream Features

    1.  Private Groups
    2.  Synchronized browsing
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Watch Videos Together
    5.  WebRTC
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Integrated Chat
    8.  Multiple languages
    9.  Integrated Web Browser
    10.  TV Streaming
    Metastream iconGroupTube Icon

    Metastream VS GroupTube

    Is Metastream a good alternative to GroupTube?
     
    • Metastream is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to GroupTube.

    • Metastream is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to GroupTube.

    • Metastream is Free and Open SourceGroupTube is Free and Proprietary
  2. Syncplay icon
     29 likes

    Syncplay program allows you and your friend/partner/family member to watch same video file simultaniously on different PCs and different location by syncing playback of MPC-HC, mpv, mplayer2 and VLC players.

    27 Syncplay alternatives
    Syncplay screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Syncplay Features

    1.  Watch Videos Together
    2.  Integrated Chat
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Support for 4K
    Syncplay iconGroupTube Icon

    Syncplay VS GroupTube

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  3. OpenTogetherTube icon
     28 likes

    OpenTogetherTube lets you watch videos with your friends as easily as possible. It's completely open source, and able to be easily self-hosted via provided docker images.

    29 OpenTogetherTube alternatives
    OpenTogetherTube screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted

    Top OpenTogetherTube Features

    1.  Watch Videos Together
    2.  No registration required
    3. YouTube icon  Youtube integration
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Real-time sync
    6.  Support to direct links to .mp4 videos
    7.  Integrated Chat
    8.  Ad-free
    9. Vimeo icon  Vimeo Integration
    10.  Mobile friendly
    11.  Dailymotion
    OpenTogetherTube iconGroupTube Icon

    OpenTogetherTube VS GroupTube

    Is OpenTogetherTube a good alternative to GroupTube?
     
    • OpenTogetherTube is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to GroupTube.

    • OpenTogetherTube is Free and Open SourceGroupTube is Free and Proprietary
  4. Watch2Gether icon
     34 likes

    Watch2Gether is a service that allows you to watch videos from Youtube, Netflix, Vimeo and other platforms in-sync together with your friends.

    43 Watch2Gether alternatives
    Watch2Gether room view.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox

    Top Watch2Gether Features

    1.  Watch Videos Together
    2.  Desktop Sharing
    3.  Support for 4K
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Real time collaboration
    6.  Screen Sharing
    7.  Integrated Web Browser
    8.  Voice Chat
    9.  Create Playlist
    10.  Integrated Chat
    11.  Dailymotion
    Watch2Gether iconGroupTube Icon

    Watch2Gether VS GroupTube

    Is Watch2Gether a good alternative to GroupTube?
     
  5. WatchParty icon
     5 likes

    Watch videos together with friends. Chat and react in real time to a synchronized stream, with multiple ways of watching video, including screenshare, VM, and YouTube.

    15 WatchParty alternatives
    WatchParty screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Online

    WatchParty Features

    1.  Watch Videos Together
    2.  Virtual Browser
    3.  Integrated Chat
    WatchParty iconGroupTube Icon

    WatchParty VS GroupTube

    Is WatchParty a good alternative to GroupTube?
     
  6. Rave icon
     13 likes

    Rave is a free iOS and Android application where you can watch Netflix, Disney+, YouTube, Prime Video and more with friends while chatting in perfect sync. Rave is also available on Chromebooks, Android TV, and is coming soon to Mac and Windows.

    37 Rave alternatives
    Rave screenshot 1
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    Rave screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Rave Features

    1.  Watch Videos Together
    2.  Watch videos
    3. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    4.  Integrated Chat
    5.  VR support
    Rave iconGroupTube Icon

    Rave VS GroupTube

    Is Rave a good alternative to GroupTube?
     
    • Rave is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to GroupTube.

    • Rave is Free and ProprietaryGroupTube is also Free and Proprietary
  7. Teleparty icon
     14 likes

    Netflix Party is a Chrome extension for watching Netflix remotely with friends, e.g., for movie nights with that long-distance special someone. It synchronizes video playback and adds group chat.

    33 Teleparty alternatives
    Teleparty screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome

    Teleparty Features

    1.  Watch Videos Together
    2.  Team Messaging
    3.  Integrated Chat
    Teleparty iconGroupTube Icon

    Teleparty VS GroupTube

    Is Teleparty a good alternative to GroupTube?
     
  8. WatchWithMe icon
     2 likes

    WatchWithMe lets you watch movies and shows in perfect sync with loved ones, no matter the distance. Supports Netflix, Prime, and unofficial sites.

    33 WatchWithMe alternatives
    video and audio call

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Watch Videos Together
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Real-time sync
    6.  Browser extension
    WatchWithMe iconGroupTube Icon

    WatchWithMe VS GroupTube

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  9. Kast icon
     13 likes

    Kast is a social sharing platform where users can stream content from their computer to the people in their channel (called parties). Kast parties allow up to 20 people to share their screens and up to an additional 100 people to view in the party.

    35 Kast alternatives
    Kast allows you to live stream your video and webcam

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Kast Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Watch Videos Together
    4.  Private Groups
    5.  Private Chat
    Kast iconGroupTube Icon

    Kast VS GroupTube

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  10. TwoSeven icon
     8 likes

    Web application that enables people to watch the same thing at the same time across the globe while interacting via video and text. Currently supports Netflix, Amazon, YouTube, Vimeo, Crunchyroll, etc.

    36 TwoSeven alternatives
    TwoSeven screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox

    TwoSeven Features

    1.  Watch Videos Together
    2.  Text chat
    3.  Integrated Web Browser
    4.  Integrated Chat
    5.  Play local content
    TwoSeven iconGroupTube Icon

    TwoSeven VS GroupTube

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  11. SyncTube  - YouTube with Friends icon
     1 like

    Watch YouTube in sync with your friends.

    13 SyncTube - YouTube with Friends alternatives
    SyncTube  - YouTube with Friends screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox

    SyncTube - YouTube with Friends Features

    1.  Watch Videos Together
    2.  Youtube support
    SyncTube  - YouTube with Friends iconGroupTube Icon

    SyncTube - YouTube with Friends VS GroupTube

    Is this a good alternative to GroupTube?
     
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