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The best YouTube Downloader alternative to nuclear is NewPipe, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to nuclear and many of them are YouTube Downloaders so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting YouTube Downloader alternatives to nuclear are Tubular, Metrolist, OuterTune and SimpMusic.

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  1. NewPipe icon

    NewPipe

     706 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.

    164 NewPipe alternatives

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    • Android
    • SoundCloud
    • YouTube Music
    • Flathub
    • Bandcamp
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • PeerTube
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Auto
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    NewPipe vs nuclear Comments
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    Very stable... have been using for a number of years now.

    • NewPipe is Free and Open Sourcenuclear is also Free and Open Source
    • NewPipe is a YouTube Downloader nuclear is a Music Streaming Service
  2. Tubular icon

    Tubular

     55 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.

    81 Tubular alternatives

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    • Android
    • SoundCloud
    • Bandcamp
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • PeerTube
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  3. Metrolist icon

    Metrolist

     25 likes

    Free open-source Android client enables YouTube Music streaming, background play, offline caching, account sync, live lyrics, playlist import, audio normalization, silence skip, tempo/pitch adjust, local playlist management, dynamic themes, and sleep timer.

    61 Metrolist alternatives

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  4. OuterTune icon

    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.

    33 OuterTune alternatives

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    • Discontinued

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    • Android
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  5. SimpMusic icon

    SimpMusic

     36 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.

    80 SimpMusic alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  6. AudioScape icon

    AudioScape

     26 likes

    Android app for streaming from YouTube Music, featuring playlist creation, favorites, background playback, dynamic player, synced lyrics, song downloads, and search. Automatically checks for updates and displays lyrics while streaming, exclusive to Android devices.

    40 AudioScape alternatives

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    • Android
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  7. InnerTune icon

    InnerTune

     37 likes

    Android music app with material design for streaming from YouTube Music, downloading tracks for offline playback, playlist creation, lyrics access, exploring by mood and genres, search and listen history, multi-language support, backup, restore, and no ads.

    82 InnerTune alternatives

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    • Discontinued

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  8. SkyTube icon

    SkyTube

     63 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.

    95 SkyTube alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
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  9. Fluxtube icon

    Fluxtube

     17 likes

    Private, ad-free client for YouTube videos, supporting channel subscriptions, comment reading, video saving, dislike count, live streams, multi-language interface, regional preferences, audio selection options, and playback up to 4K resolution.

    87 Fluxtube alternatives

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  10. Simple Tube icon

    Simple Tube

     16 likes

    A Material 3 YouTube Music client with offline downloads, ad-free background play, account synchronization, local play, enhanced metadata, Android Auto support, LRC lyrics, and sound adjustments.

    85 Simple Tube alternatives

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Auto
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  11. Pear Desktop icon

    Pear Desktop

     24 likes

    Electron-based desktop app offering YouTube Music playback with plugin support for ad blocking, audio downloads, lyrics, Discord presence, audio compressor, age bypass, scrobbling, keyboard shortcuts, video quality changes, SponsorBlock, custom theming, and notifications.

    42 Pear Desktop alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  12. Harmony Music icon

    Harmony Music

     20 likes

    Ad-free streaming client for Android, Windows, and Linux sourcing music from YouTube and YouTube Music, supporting offline play, playlist importing, song caching, lyrics, equalizer, quality control, dynamic themes, radio mode, artist bookmarks, and multi-language interface.

    138 Harmony Music alternatives

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    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
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