Librarian AlternativesVideo Streaming Apps like Librarian

Librarian is described as 'Free and open-source frontend for the LBRY and Odysee video sharing network that is also self-hostable. Inspired by Invidious and ' and is a Video Streaming app in the video & movies category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Librarian for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, F-Droid, iPhone and Self-Hosted apps. The best Librarian alternative is NewPipe, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Librarian are PeerTube, FreeTube, Invidious and Odysee.

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  1. NewPipe icon

    NewPipe

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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.

    145 NewPipe alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • SoundCloud
    • YouTube Music
    • Flathub
    • Bandcamp
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • PeerTube
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    • NewPipe is the most popular Android alternative to Librarian.

    • NewPipe is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Librarian.

    • NewPipe is Free and Open SourceLibrarian is also Free and Open Source
    • NewPipe is Privacy focused and LightweightLibrarian is not according to our users
  2. PeerTube icon

    PeerTube

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    A free, decentralized and federated video platform that allows peer-to-peer video streaming. Supports interoperability via ActivityPub, customizable user interface, video embedding, and follows channels from across the Fediverse without data mining or ads.

    73 PeerTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
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    • PeerTube is the most popular Web-based, iPhone & Self-Hosted alternative to Librarian.

    • PeerTube is Free and Open SourceLibrarian is also Free and Open Source
    • PeerTube is Privacy focusedLibrarian is not according to our users
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    FreeTube

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    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.

    80 FreeTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    • FreeTube is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Librarian.

    • FreeTube is Free and Open SourceLibrarian is also Free and Open Source
    • FreeTube is Privacy focused and LightweightLibrarian is not according to our users
  4. Invidious icon

    Invidious

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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.

    56 Invidious alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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  6. LibreTube icon

    LibreTube

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    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.

    87 LibreTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    • LibreTube is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Librarian.

    • LibreTube is Free and Open SourceLibrarian is also Free and Open Source
    • LibreTube is Privacy focused and LightweightLibrarian is not according to our users
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    Piped

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    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.

    65 Piped alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    LBRY

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    LBRY is the first digital marketplace to be controlled by the market's participants rather than a corporation or other 3rd-party.

    32 LBRY alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
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    • LBRY is the most popular iPad alternative to Librarian.

    • LBRY is Free and Open SourceLibrarian is also Free and Open Source
    • LBRY is Privacy focusedLibrarian is not according to our users
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    SkyTube

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    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.

    83 SkyTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

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    BitChute is a peer to peer video sharing platform. Its mission is to put people and free speech first. It's free to join and create and upload your own videos to share with others.

    84 BitChute alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
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