PocketTube Alternatives

PocketTube is described as 'Group YouTube subscriptions into the YouTube folder. Video Deck for Youtube. Mark as watched videos. Filter and sort YouTube videos' and is an app in the web browsers category. There are more than 25 alternatives to PocketTube for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, F-Droid, Android Tablet and Mac apps. The best PocketTube alternative is NewPipe, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PocketTube are YouTube, FreeTube, Odysee and Tubular.

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  1. NewPipe icon

    NewPipe

     666 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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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • SoundCloud
    • YouTube Music
    • Flathub
    • Bandcamp
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • PeerTube
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    NewPipe vs PocketTube Comments
    Leandro
    Negative
    5

    PocketTube is addon to YouTube, not an alternative.

    • NewPipe is Free and Open SourcePocketTube is Free and Proprietary
    • NewPipe is Privacy focused and LightweightPocketTube is not according to our users
  2. YouTube icon

    YouTube

     1797 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.

    173 YouTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • KaiOS
    • Fire TV
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox
    • visionOS
    YouTube screenshot 1
     
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    YouTube vs PocketTube Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    5

    PocketTube is addon to YouTube, not an alternative.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • YouTube is Freemium and ProprietaryPocketTube is Free and Proprietary
  3. FreeTube icon

    FreeTube

     274 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

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  5. Tubular icon

    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

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • SoundCloud
    • Bandcamp
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • PeerTube
    Tubular screenshot 1
     
  6. NouTube icon

    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.

    36 NouTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    NouTube screenshot 1
     
  8. WeTube icon

    WeTube

     18 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.

    46 WeTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    WeTube screenshot 1
     
  9. SimpMusic icon

    SimpMusic

     32 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.

    61 SimpMusic alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    SimpMusic screenshot 1
     
  10. Fluxtube icon

    Fluxtube

     16 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.

    75 Fluxtube alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Fluxtube screenshot 1
     
  11. Unwatched for YouTube icon

    Unwatched for YouTube

     14 likes

    RSS-based YouTube player for iOS, macOS, and tvOS with user-defined video queues, automated channel following, manual triage, YouTube Shorts hiding, playback speed settings per channel, chapter navigation, PiP, drag-and-drop, shortcut support, notifications, and sync.

    16 Unwatched for YouTube alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple TV
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  12. Pipeline icon

    Pipeline

     10 likes

    Watch and download videos from YouTube and PeerTube on Linux, aggregate all subscription feeds, filter undesired items, manage watch-later lists, import subscriptions, choose any player, and enjoy an adaptive, user-friendly layout designed for any screen size.

    73 Pipeline alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Pipeline screenshot 1
     
  13. litube icon

    litube

     6 likes

    Lightweight Android app offering YouTube video access with support for background playback, sponsor ad and video ad blocking, direct downloads of videos, audio or thumbnails, playback progress memory, hiding Shorts, dislike counts, and minimal battery impact.

    50 litube alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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