PVStar Alternatives

PVStar is described as 'Streams YouTube and Dailymotion videos, supports screen-off playback, downloads in reduced quality for offline access, and manages multiple custom playlists' and is a youtube downloader in the video & movies category. There are seven alternatives to PVStar for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Android, Windows, Linux and Android Tablet apps. The best PVStar alternative is NewPipe, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PVStar are Minitube, FoxTube, Video Background Play Fix and Tubbler.

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PVStar alternatives page was last updated May 19, 2025
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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.

    140 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 PVStar

     

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

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

    • NewPipe is Free and Open SourcePVStar is Free and Proprietary
    • NewPipe is Privacy focused and LightweightPVStar is not according to our users
  2. Minitube icon

    Minitube

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    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.

    70 Minitube alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Minitube screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  MP3 Downloader

    Minitube VS PVStar

     

    • Minitube is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to PVStar.

    • Minitube is the most popular commercial alternative to PVStar.

    • Minitube is Paid and Open SourcePVStar is Free and Proprietary
    • Minitube is Lightweight and Privacy focusedPVStar is not according to our users
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    FoxTube

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    Play YouTube video continuously with playlists.

    FoxTube features:

    • Easy search (auto-completion, search history)
    • Local playlists
    • Play in mini player while searching/browsing.
    • supports YouTube account login
    • supports YouTube HQ videos
    • Supports remote controls & mult.
    32 FoxTube alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    FoxTube screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The apps seem to be no longer updated. The iOS version is no longer available on the AppStore. The other versions, released in 2016, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    FoxTube Features

    1.  Integrated Search
    2.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    3.  Drag and Drop
    4.  Fullscreen support
    5.  Support for HD videos

    FoxTube VS PVStar

     

    • FoxTube is the most popular iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to PVStar.

    • FoxTube is Paid and ProprietaryPVStar is Free and Proprietary
  4. Video Background Play Fix icon

    Video Background Play Fix

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    Some sites may not work with Firefox for Android video background play feature. This add-on provides a quick fix by blocking the Page Visibility API and the Fullscreen API.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Firefox
    Video Background Play Fix screenshot 1

    Video Background Play Fix Features

    1.  YouTube background listening

    Video Background Play Fix VS PVStar

     
  5. Tubbler icon

    Tubbler

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    YouTube Movie Player for Mac OS X. There is no better place to find movies than on the YouTube website, but did you ever want to play YouTube movies outside of your web browser in a sophisticated way right on your screen.

    Find movies on YouTube and drag the movie URL's on Tu.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Discontinued

    The program seems to be no longer updated. Last version, 1.7, released in April 2015, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Fullscreen support

    Tubbler VS PVStar

     
  6. YouView icon

    YouView

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    Browse, watch, convert, and download YouTube videos on your Mac faster, because YouView uses the core technologies of Mac OS X to play instead of Flash allowing video to run smoother on systems with lower specs.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    YouView screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The project seems to be no longer developed. Last version, 0.6.1 , released in June 2015, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    YouView Features

    1.  Watch videos

    YouView VS PVStar

     
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    MenuTube

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    Do you enjoy listening to YouTube's podcasts, audiobooks, interviews or anything else that doesn't require to focus on video? If yes, then MenuTube is for you! Put entire full functional YouTube website into your macOs's menu bar.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    MenuTube screenshot 1

    MenuTube Features

    1.  Sits in the MenuBar

    MenuTube VS PVStar

     
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