LightTube AlternativesYouTube Clients and other similar apps like LightTube

LightTube is described as 'An alternative YouTube front end written in ASP.NET' and is a YouTube Client in the video & movies category. There are more than 25 alternatives to LightTube for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, Self-Hosted, Linux and iPhone apps. The best LightTube alternative is NewPipe, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like LightTube are FreeTube, Invidious, ReVanced and Tubular.

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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.

    141 NewPipe alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • SoundCloud
    • YouTube Music
    • Flathub
    • Bandcamp
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • PeerTube
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  YouTube Downloader
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  YouTube background listening
    4.  Video Download
    5.  Background playing
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Convert YouTube videos to Mp3
    8.  Convert YouTube videos to Mp4
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Allows subscriptions
    11.  Background Music
    12.  No Tracking

    NewPipe VS LightTube

     

    • NewPipe is the most popular Android & Linux alternative to LightTube.

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

    • NewPipe is Free and Open SourceLightTube is also Free and Open Source
    • NewPipe is Privacy focused and LightweightLightTube is not according to our users
  2. FreeTube icon

    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.

    78 FreeTube alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    FreeTube screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  YouTube Downloader
    3.  Import subscriptions
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Watch blocked videos
    6.  Watch later
    7.  Desktop Application
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  User Profiles
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Picture in Picture
    12.  Floating windows

    FreeTube VS LightTube

     

    • FreeTube is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to LightTube.

    • FreeTube is Free and Open SourceLightTube is also Free and Open Source
    • FreeTube is Privacy focusedLightTube is not according to our users
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    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.

    57 Invidious alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Invidious screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Web-Based
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  YouTube Downloader
    6.  Allows subscriptions
    7.  Work without JavaScript
    8.  Tor
    9.  MP3 Downloader
    10.  Picture in Picture
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  Personalized Recommendations

    Invidious VS LightTube

     

    • Invidious is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to LightTube.

    • Invidious is Free and Open SourceLightTube is also Free and Open Source
    • Invidious is Privacy focused and LightweightLightTube is not according to our users
  4. ReVanced icon

    ReVanced

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    Continuing the legacy of Vanced for YouTube, It includes No Ads and Sponsor Block, Background Playback, Auto Repeat, Return YouTube Dislike, Download videos.

    42 ReVanced alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    ReVanced screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Watch videos
    4.  YouTube background listening
    5.  Picture in Picture
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Support for 4K
    8.  Chromecast Support
    9.  Background playing
    10. SponsorBlock icon  SponsorBlock Integration
    11.  MP3 Downloader
    12.  Personalized Recommendations

    ReVanced VS LightTube

     
  5. Tubular icon

    Tubular

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    A fork of NewPipe that implements SponsorBlock and Return YouTube Dislike.

    69 Tubular alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Android
    • SoundCloud
    • Bandcamp
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • PeerTube
    Tubular screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Picture in Picture
    4.  MP3 Downloader
    5.  YouTube Downloader
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  SoundCloud Downloader
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Support for 4K
    10. SponsorBlock icon  SponsorBlock Integration
    11.  Block Trackers
    12.  Chromecast Support

    Tubular VS LightTube

     
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    Piped

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    Piped is an online frontend for viewing YouTube. NewPipe Extractor is used to retrieve information from YouTube. Piped doesn't connect your request to Google.

    62 Piped alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Trending page

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Progressive Web App
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Picture in Picture
    7.  Support for 4K
    8.  Cloud Sync

    Piped VS LightTube

     
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    WeTube

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    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.

    41 WeTube alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    WeTube screenshot 1
    WeTube screenshot 2
    WeTube screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Support for 4K
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Background playing

    WeTube VS LightTube

     

    • WeTube is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to LightTube.

    • WeTube is Free and Open SourceLightTube is also Free and Open Source
    • WeTube is LightweightLightTube is not according to our users
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    Fluxtube

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    A powerful and ad-free YouTube client built using Flutter. Watch YouTube videos without ads, subscribe to channels, retrieve video dislikes, read comments, save videos, and much more.

    68 Fluxtube alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Fluxtube screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Support for 4K
    3.  Personalized Recommendations
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Local Storage

    Fluxtube VS LightTube

     
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    Poke

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    With Poke, be Anonymous watching epic videos, searching thingys on the interwebs and listening to music on poke - the free privacy front end!

    20 Poke alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Landing

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No Logs
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  MP3 Downloader
    7.  Personalized Recommendations
    8.  Anonymous Proxy
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  Built-In Proxy
    11.  FSF Endorsement
    12. Docker icon  Support for Docker

    Poke VS LightTube

     
  11. PipePipe icon

    PipePipe

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    An alternative Android streaming front-end of BiliBili, NicoNico, Youtube and more.

    72 PipePipe alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    PipePipe screenshot 1
    PipePipe screenshot 2
    PipePipe screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Picture in Picture
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  SoundCloud Downloader
    7.  MP3 Downloader

    PipePipe VS LightTube

     
  12. SkyTube icon

    SkyTube

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    SkyTube is an app that lets you watch YouTube videos on your Android device without ads, sign-in, or Google services. It has some features that the official YouTube app does not have.

    81 SkyTube alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
    SkyTube screenshot 1
    SkyTube screenshot 2
    SkyTube screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  YouTube background listening
    3.  Content Filtering
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Picture in Picture
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Windows to Apple TV

    SkyTube VS LightTube

     
  13. VueTube icon

    VueTube

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    VueTube is a Simple YouTube client for Android/iOS. Free Open Source. A simple video streaming client aimed to recreate ALL features from their respective apps (and more).

    79 VueTube alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    VueTube screenshot 1
    VueTube screenshot 2
    Discontinued

    This GitHub repository has been archived by the owner on Feb 27, 2024.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  YouTube background listening
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Support for 4K

    VueTube VS LightTube

     

    • VueTube is the most popular iPhone alternative to LightTube.

    • VueTube is Free and Open SourceLightTube is also Free and Open Source
    • VueTube is Privacy focused and LightweightLightTube is not according to our users
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