TubeMate Alternatives for Android

There are many alternatives to TubeMate for Android if you are looking for a replacement. The best Android alternative is NewPipe, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to TubeMate and 18 are available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android alternatives to TubeMate are SnapTube, WeTube, FetchIt and Fluxtube.

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TubeMate alternatives are mainly YouTube Downloaders, but if you're looking for Video Downloaders or YouTube Clients you can filter on that. Other popular filters include iPhone + YouTube Downloader and iPhone + Video Download. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to TubeMate.
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Allows to download videos for offline viewing to the sdcard of the device. Google controversially remove all YouTube downloaders from Google Play (Android Market), but it is available at other Android markets such as .

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TubeMate alternatives page was last updated Apr 23, 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 TubeMate

     

    • Most users think NewPipe is a great TubeMate alternative.

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

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

    • NewPipe is Free and Open SourceTubeMate is Free and Proprietary
    • NewPipe is Privacy focused and LightweightTubeMate is not according to our users
  2. SnapTube icon

    SnapTube

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    SnapTube offers quick, ad-free video and music downloading directly from YouTube in multiple resolutions. It features direct MP3 downloads with no extra encoding or registration required. Manage downloads easily and explore content through keyword search and integrated sharing.

    202 SnapTube alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Chrome OS
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    SnapTube Features

    1.  YouTube Downloader
    2.  Video Download
    3.  Capture Video
    4.  Resume interrupted downloads
    5.  Convert YouTube videos to Mp3
    6.  No registration required
    7.  MP3 Downloader
    8.  Music Library
    9.  Facilities Management
    10.  Opportunity Tracking

    SnapTube VS TubeMate

     
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    very fast browseing,hd quality GREAT!!!

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    • Almost everyone thinks SnapTube is a great TubeMate alternative.

    • SnapTube is Free and ProprietaryTubeMate is also Free and Proprietary
  3. WeTube icon

    WeTube

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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.

    40 WeTube alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    WeTube screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Support for 4K
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Background playing

    WeTube VS TubeMate

     

    • WeTube is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to TubeMate.

    • WeTube is Free and Open SourceTubeMate is Free and Proprietary
    • WeTube is LightweightTubeMate is not according to our users
  4. FetchIt icon

    FetchIt

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    FetchIt is an Android application for easy downloading of media files from popular platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and more. It provides a user-friendly interface with URL input and file location selection, making media saving a seamless experience across devices.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    FetchIt screenshot 1

    FetchIt Features

    1.  SoundCloud Downloader
    2.  Download videos from Facebook

    FetchIt VS TubeMate

     
  5. Fluxtube icon

    Fluxtube

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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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Fluxtube screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

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

    Fluxtube VS TubeMate

     
  6. FrostWire icon

    FrostWire

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    FrostWire is a free, open source P2P BitTorrent file sharing application & cloud file downloader in one. It's a fork of LimeWire .

    61 FrostWire alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
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    On VirusTotal 26/66 AntiVirus flagged the installer as malicioushttps://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/75b209b3bb747037792b6c7a10a0a123fab23ed4ed17b937c240ddc45ff8f6ee/detection

    Bundleware

    As reported on VirusTotal, the installer contains Opencandy. Be careful during installation. https://www.virustotal.com/en/file/60a309e91ba1039c3527053867e0e210ff2e18628a01acc264d82430e6436889/analysis/

    FrostWire Features

    1.  SoundCloud Downloader
    2.  Music Library
    3.  Peer-To-Peer
    4.  Media Streaming
    5.  Built-in player
    6. iTunes icon  iTunes integration
    7.  Integrated Search

    FrostWire VS TubeMate

     
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    SongTube

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    SongTube is a new beautiful and fast application made in flutter, it supports YouTube audio and video downloading at any quality, In-App YouTube Browser, audio conversion, Playlists and an Audio tags editor.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • MX flagMexico

    Platforms

    • Android
    SongTube screenshot 1

    SongTube Features

    1.  Convert YouTube videos to Mp3

    SongTube VS TubeMate

     
  9. iTubeGo YouTube Downloader icon

    iTubeGo YouTube Downloader

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    Download videos from YouTube and over 10,000 sites in resolutions up to 8K on both Windows and Mac. Convert to MP4, MP3, MOV, and maintain original quality. Download entire playlists, channels, livestreams, and automatically detect URLs. High-speed, stability, and premium features.

    44 iTubeGo YouTube Downloader alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    iTubeGo YouTube Downloader screenshot 1

    iTubeGo YouTube Downloader Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Convert YouTube videos to Mp3
    3.  Convert YouTube videos to Mp4

    iTubeGo YouTube Downloader VS TubeMate

     
  10. YouWeTube icon

    YouWeTube

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    Youwetube Youtube downloader, the free and easiest way to download YouTube videos to your Android phone.

    152 YouWeTube alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
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    YouWeTube VS TubeMate

     
  11. litube icon

    litube

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    A lightweight Android app for YouTube with additional features like video downloading, ad-block, background playback, and playback progress memory.

    50 litube alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    litube screenshot 1
    litube screenshot 2
    litube screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  MP3 Downloader

    litube VS TubeMate

     
  12. SaveTube icon

    SaveTube

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    YouTube video downloader.

    39 SaveTube alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    SaveTube screenshot 1
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    SaveTube Features

    1.  YouTube background listening
    2.  Convert YouTube videos to Mp3
    3.  Download videos from Facebook
    4.  Download videos from Instagram

    SaveTube VS TubeMate

     
  13. InsTube icon

    InsTube

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    InsTube lets you download HD videos and music from over 1000 sites, such as YouTube, Facebook, Dailymotion, SoundCloud, etc. The Video Lock inside InsTube helps manage your videos.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    InsTube Video & Music Downloader
    Homepage of InsTube
    Support Sites

    InsTube Features

    1.  MP3 Downloader
    2.  Video Lock
    3.  Convert YouTube videos to Mp3

    InsTube VS TubeMate

     
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