NewPipe AlternativesOnly apps categorised as YouTube Clients for Windows

NewPipe is not available for Windows but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows YouTube Client alternative is FreeTube, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to NewPipe and 12 are YouTube Clients available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows YouTube Client alternatives to NewPipe are Spotube, Grayjay, nuclear and NouTube.

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    FreeTube

     268 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.

    81 FreeTube alternatives

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    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Ísis Stelling
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    The greatest desktop alternative.

    BorisF
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    Not really competing with each other since one is on Windows And Apple OS and the other on Android only, but they do provide similar great experience.

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    • FreeTube is Free and Open SourceNewPipe 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.

    65 Spotube alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • Online
    • Flatpak
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
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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

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
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    Nickname
    Positive
    1

    It supports a lot of sources and a combined feed, is privacy focused, and has features like backgroundplay. In addition it allows for deeper integration with some services(activity sharing/watch status) etc.

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    • Grayjay is Free and ProprietaryNewPipe is Free and Open Source
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    nuclear

     103 likes

    Free, open-source music player streaming from YouTube, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, and other platforms, with lyrics, downloads, radio mode, ad-skipping, Last.fm scrobbling, bookmarking, Discogs data search, multi-language support, Dark Mode, and Mastodon integration.

    74 nuclear alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Window Manager
    • Flatpak
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
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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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    • Mac
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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    SimpMusic

     30 likes

    Free, open-source Android client enables ad-free background playback, video, and playlist creation with fast YouTube Music browsing, synced lyrics, Spotify Canvas, AI song suggestions, SponsorBlock, ReturnYouTubeDislike, Discord, offline support, and more.

    62 SimpMusic alternatives

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    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Download videos from all popular websites including YouTube, Vimeo, TikTok, SoundCloud, Facebook, Twitch, Bilibili and more in high-quality.

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    Minitube

     56 likes

    Minitube is a YouTube desktop application. With it you can watch YouTube videos in a new way: you type a keyword, Minitube gives you an endless video stream. Minitube is not about cloning the original YouTube web interface, it aims to create a new TV-like experience.

    75 Minitube alternatives

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    VacuumTube

     7 likes

    VacuumTube is an unofficial wrapper of YouTube Leanback (the console and Smart TV version of YouTube) for the desktop, with a built-in adblocker and minor enhancements.

    58 VacuumTube alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    PsTube

     10 likes

    PsTube (old name: FluTube) is YouTube vierwer/downloader made using flutter for Multi-platforms.

    48 PsTube alternatives

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    • Windows
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    • Android
    • Debian
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    I hope it can play on windows pc,the sync feature,offline player & downloader features etc

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • PsTube is Free and Open SourceNewPipe is also Free and Open Source
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