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, Self-Hosted and iPhone 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
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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.

    151 NewPipe alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • SoundCloud
    • YouTube Music
    • Flathub
    • Bandcamp
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • PeerTube
     
  2. PeerTube icon
     535 likes

    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.

    70 PeerTube alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
     
  3. FreeTube icon
     280 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.

    83 FreeTube alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  4. Invidious icon
     205 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.

    56 Invidious alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
     
  5. LibreTube icon
     91 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.

    94 LibreTube alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
     
  6. Piped icon
     81 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.

    67 Piped alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  7. LBRY icon
     157 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
     
  8. PipePipe icon
     31 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.

    76 PipePipe alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  9. SkyTube icon
     61 likes

    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.

    86 SkyTube alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
     
  10. BitChute icon
     155 likes

    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.

    80 BitChute alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
     
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