NouTube AlternativesOnly apps categorised as YouTube Clients

The best YouTube Client alternative to NouTube is NewPipe, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to NouTube and many of them are YouTube Clients so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting YouTube Client alternatives to NouTube are YouTube, FreeTube, Invidious and Grayjay.

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  1. NewPipe icon

    NewPipe

     650 likes
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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 NouTube.

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

    • NewPipe is Free and Open SourceNouTube is also Free and Open Source
    • NewPipe is LightweightNouTube is not according to our users
  2. YouTube icon

    YouTube

     1798 likes
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    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.

    173 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 NouTube.

    • YouTube is Freemium and ProprietaryNouTube is Free and Open Source
  3. FreeTube icon

    FreeTube

     260 likes
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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 NouTube.

    • FreeTube is Free and Open SourceNouTube is also Free and Open Source
    • FreeTube is LightweightNouTube is not according to our users
  4. Invidious icon

    Invidious

     196 likes
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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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    • Invidious is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to NouTube.

    • Invidious is Free and Open SourceNouTube is also Free and Open Source
    • Invidious is LightweightNouTube is not according to our users
  5. Grayjay icon

    Grayjay

     56 likes
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    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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  6. LibreTube icon

    LibreTube

     83 likes
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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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  8. ReVanced icon

    ReVanced

     93 likes
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    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.

    49 ReVanced alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
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  9. Piped icon

    Piped

     76 likes
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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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  10. Tubular icon

    Tubular

     45 likes
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    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.

    69 Tubular alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • SoundCloud
    • Bandcamp
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • PeerTube
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  12. WeTube icon

    WeTube

     17 likes
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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