LibreTube AlternativesYouTube Clients & YouTube Downloaders like LibreTube

LibreTube is described as 'Ad-free open-source YouTube frontend for Android enabling video and audio downloads, account sync, SponsorBlock support, playlists, gestures, comments, and dark mode' and is a popular youtube downloader in the video & movies category. There are more than 50 alternatives to LibreTube for a variety of platforms, including Android, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Windows apps. The best LibreTube alternative is NewPipe, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like LibreTube are YouTube, FreeTube, Spotube and ReVanced.

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  1. NewPipe icon

    NewPipe

     655 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.

    148 NewPipe alternatives

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

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

    • NewPipe is Free and Open SourceLibreTube is also Free and Open Source
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    YouTube

     1799 likes

    A video-sharing website where users can upload, view, and share various types of videos, including TV clips, music videos, vlogs, and educational content. Offers ad-free viewing, original shows, and offline access through a paid membership.

    176 YouTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • KaiOS
    • Fire TV
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox
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    • YouTube is the most popular Web-based, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to LibreTube.

    • YouTube is Freemium and ProprietaryLibreTube is Free and Open Source
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    FreeTube

     266 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.

    82 FreeTube alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

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

    • FreeTube is Free and Open SourceLibreTube is also Free and Open Source
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    Spotube

     135 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.

    64 Spotube alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • Online
    • Flatpak
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
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  5. ReVanced icon

    ReVanced

     94 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.

    52 ReVanced alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Android
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  6. Piped icon

    Piped

     77 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.

    66 Piped alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    • Piped is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to LibreTube.

    • Piped is Free and Open SourceLibreTube is also Free and Open Source
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    Grayjay

     62 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.

    34 Grayjay alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    SmartTube

     61 likes

    Advanced player for Android TVs and TV boxes offering 8K video, 60fps, HDR, adjustable playback speed, SponsorBlock, ad-free viewing, customizable buttons, live chat reading, account login, casting support, no reliance on Google Services, and open source.

    36 SmartTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android TV
    • Fire TV
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    Tubular

     46 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.

    71 Tubular alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • SoundCloud
    • Bandcamp
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • PeerTube
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    NouTube

     33 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.

    40 NouTube alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    OuterTune

     26 likes

    Modern Android music player based on Material 3 design featuring ad-free YouTube Music streaming, account login and sync, offline caching, library tools, personalized quick picks, lyrics, audio effects, Android Auto integration, and multilingual support.

    30 OuterTune alternatives

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    • Android
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  13. WeTube icon

    WeTube

     17 likes

    Enjoy a streamlined YouTube experience with free, open-source software that skips ads, supports background play, 4K resolution, live streams, dark mode, and more, without needing an account.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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