Tube Archivist AlternativesYouTube Downloaders & YouTube Clients like Tube Archivist

Tube Archivist is described as 'Your self hosted YouTube media server' and is a youtube downloader in the video & movies category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Tube Archivist for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, Linux, Windows and Self-Hosted apps. The best Tube Archivist alternative is NewPipe, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Tube Archivist are FreeTube, Invidious, ReVanced and Piped.

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Tube Archivist alternatives page was last updated Jul 25, 2024
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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.

    139 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
    Trending,

    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 Tube Archivist

     

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

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

    • NewPipe is Free and Open SourceTube Archivist is also Free and Open Source
    • NewPipe is Privacy focused and LightweightTube Archivist is not according to our users
  2. FreeTube icon

    FreeTube

     211 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.

    78 FreeTube alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    FreeTube screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  YouTube Downloader
    3.  Import subscriptions
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Watch blocked videos
    6.  Watch later
    7.  User Profiles
    8.  Desktop Application
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Picture in Picture
    12.  MP3 Downloader

    FreeTube VS Tube Archivist

     

    • FreeTube is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to Tube Archivist.

    • FreeTube is Free and Open SourceTube Archivist is also Free and Open Source
    • FreeTube is Privacy focusedTube Archivist is not according to our users
  3. Invidious icon

    Invidious

     176 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.

    55 Invidious alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Invidious screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Web-Based
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  YouTube Downloader
    6.  Allows subscriptions
    7.  Work without JavaScript
    8.  Tor
    9.  MP3 Downloader
    10.  Picture in Picture
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  Personalized Recommendations

    Invidious VS Tube Archivist

     

    • Invidious is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to Tube Archivist.

    • Invidious is Free and Open SourceTube Archivist is also Free and Open Source
    • Invidious is Privacy focused and LightweightTube Archivist is not according to our users
  4. ReVanced icon

    ReVanced

     81 likes
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    Continuing the legacy of Vanced for YouTube, It includes No Ads and Sponsor Block, Background Playback, Auto Repeat, Return YouTube Dislike, Download videos.

    39 ReVanced alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    ReVanced screenshot 1
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    ReVanced screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Watch videos
    4.  YouTube background listening
    5.  Picture in Picture
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Support for 4K
    8.  Chromecast Support
    9.  Background playing
    10. SponsorBlock icon  SponsorBlock Integration
    11.  MP3 Downloader
    12.  Personalized Recommendations

    ReVanced VS Tube Archivist

     
  5. Piped icon

    Piped

     63 likes
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    Piped is an online frontend for viewing YouTube. NewPipe Extractor is used to retrieve information from YouTube. Piped doesn't connect your request to Google.

    61 Piped alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Trending page

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Progressive Web App
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Picture in Picture
    7.  Support for 4K
    8.  Cloud Sync

    Piped VS Tube Archivist

     
  6. Tubular icon

    Tubular

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    A fork of NewPipe that implements SponsorBlock and Return YouTube Dislike.

    66 Tubular alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • SoundCloud
    • Bandcamp
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • PeerTube
    Tubular screenshot 1
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    Tubular screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Picture in Picture
    4.  MP3 Downloader
    5.  YouTube Downloader
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  SoundCloud Downloader
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Support for 4K
    10. SponsorBlock icon  SponsorBlock Integration
    11.  Block Trackers
    12.  Chromecast Support

    Tubular VS Tube Archivist

     
  8. Fluxtube icon

    Fluxtube

     13 likes
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    A powerful and ad-free YouTube client built using Flutter. Watch YouTube videos without ads, subscribe to channels, retrieve video dislikes, read comments, save videos, and much more.

    64 Fluxtube alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Fluxtube screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Personalized Recommendations
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Support for 4K
    6.  Local Storage

    Fluxtube VS Tube Archivist

     
  9. SkyTube icon

    SkyTube

     55 likes
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    SkyTube is an app that lets you watch YouTube videos on your Android device without ads, sign-in, or Google services. It has some features that the official YouTube app does not have.

    82 SkyTube alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
    SkyTube screenshot 1
    SkyTube screenshot 2
    SkyTube screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  YouTube background listening
    3.  Content Filtering
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Picture in Picture
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Windows to Apple TV

    SkyTube VS Tube Archivist

     

    • SkyTube is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Tube Archivist.

    • SkyTube is Free and Open SourceTube Archivist is also Free and Open Source
    • SkyTube is Lightweight and Privacy focusedTube Archivist is not according to our users
  10. VueTube icon

    VueTube

     16 likes
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    VueTube is a Simple YouTube client for Android/iOS. Free Open Source. A simple video streaming client aimed to recreate ALL features from their respective apps (and more).

    76 VueTube alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    VueTube screenshot 1
    VueTube screenshot 2
    Discontinued

    This GitHub repository has been archived by the owner on Feb 27, 2024.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  YouTube background listening
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Support for 4K

    VueTube VS Tube Archivist

     

    • VueTube is the most popular iPhone alternative to Tube Archivist.

    • VueTube is Free and Open SourceTube Archivist is also Free and Open Source
    • VueTube is Privacy focused and LightweightTube Archivist is not according to our users
  11. PipePipe icon

    PipePipe

     17 likes
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    An alternative Android streaming front-end of BiliBili, NicoNico, Youtube and more.

    70 PipePipe alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    PipePipe screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Picture in Picture
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  SoundCloud Downloader
    7.  MP3 Downloader

    PipePipe VS Tube Archivist

     
  12. Pipeline icon

    Pipeline

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    Pipeline lets you watch and download videos from YouTube and PeerTube, all without needing to navigate through different websites.

    65 Pipeline alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Pipeline screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Import subscriptions

    Pipeline VS Tube Archivist

     
  13. Yattee icon

    Yattee

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    Alternative YouTube frontend for iOS, tvOS and macOS built with Invidious and Piped. Now available in Apple App Store for iOS/tvOS.

    47 Yattee alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • AltStore
    • Apple TV
    • TestFlight
    Yattee screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Picture in Picture
    3.  Fullscreen support
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Decentralized
    7.  AirPlay Support
    8.  Cloud Sync

    Yattee VS Tube Archivist

     

    • Yattee is the most popular iPad alternative to Tube Archivist.

    • Yattee is Free and Open SourceTube Archivist is also Free and Open Source
    • Yattee is Lightweight, Privacy focused and DecentralizedTube Archivist is not according to our users
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