Open Source ViMusic AlternativesTop Music Streaming Services & Audio Players like ViMusic

The best open source alternative to ViMusic is NewPipe. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to ViMusic and many of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to ViMusic are Spotube, Funkwhale, RiMusic and InnerTune.

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Stream music and videos from YouTube Music, with offline cache, background playback, playlist import, and lyrics editing capabilities.

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ViMusic alternatives page was last updated Jan 29, 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.

    141 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 ViMusic

     

    • NewPipe is the most popular Open Source alternative to ViMusic .

    • NewPipe is Free and Open Source ViMusic is also Free and Open Source
    • NewPipe is Privacy focused and Lightweight ViMusic is not according to our users
  2. Spotube icon

    Spotube

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    A lightweight free Spotify cross-platform client which handles playback manually, streams music using YouTube & no Spotify premium account is needed 😱.

    60 Spotube alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • BD flagBangladesh

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
    Spotube Desktop UI

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Music Downloader
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  MP3 Downloader
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Music Store
    8.  Personalized Recommendations
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  Collaborative Playlists
    12.  Real time collaboration

    Spotube VS ViMusic

     
  4. Funkwhale icon

    Funkwhale

     159 likes
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    Decentralized, self-hosted music streaming service allowing music upload, sharing, discovery across Android, iOS, desktop with unlimited durations. Browse by artist, album, genre. Open source, developed by Funkwhale Collective. Compatible with apps like DSub for community-driven experiences.

    80 Funkwhale alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Kodi
    Album view

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  Federation
    4.  Music Library
    5.  Online Music
    6.  Create Playlist
    7.  Mobile friendly
    8.  Unlimited music
    9. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  Stream audio
    12.  AirPlay Support

    Funkwhale VS ViMusic

     

    • Funkwhale is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to ViMusic .

    • Funkwhale is Free and Open Source ViMusic is also Free and Open Source
    • Funkwhale is Decentralized, Lightweight and Privacy focused ViMusic is not according to our users
  5. RiMusic icon

    RiMusic

     29 likes
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    An open source and multilingual Android application for streaming music from YouTube Music, forked from ViMusic.

    30 RiMusic alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Discontinued

    The GitHub repository has been archived on March 30, 2025. The developer won't further support the project.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Lightweight
    4.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Create Playlist
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Background playing
    7.  Music Queue
    8.  Personalized Recommendations
    9.  Playlists
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  MP3 Downloader
    12.  Normalize Volume

    RiMusic VS ViMusic

     
    Comments about RiMusic as an Alternative to ViMusic
    Myrano
    Positive Aug 2, 2024
    1

    A custom version of ViMusic, which is regularly updated, unlike ViMusic, which has been out of date since November 2022.

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    • Most users think RiMusic is a great ViMusic alternative.

    • RiMusic is Free and Open Source ViMusic is also Free and Open Source
    • RiMusic is Privacy focused, Customizable and Lightweight ViMusic is not according to our users
  6. InnerTune icon

    InnerTune

     33 likes
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    A material design YouTube Music client for Android.

    65 InnerTune alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    InnerTune screenshot 1
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    InnerTune screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Material design
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Music Library
    7.  Personalized Recommendations
    8.  Lossless Audio
    9.  MP3 Downloader
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  Proxy support
    12.  No Tracking

    InnerTune VS ViMusic

     
    Comments about InnerTune as an Alternative to ViMusic
    alternativepun3n
    Positive Oct 20, 2023
    1

    In my experience InnerTune works more reliable and has a better interface.

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    • InnerTune is Free and Open Source ViMusic is also Free and Open Source
    • InnerTune is Privacy focused and Lightweight ViMusic is not according to our users
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    OuterTune

     20 likes
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    OuterTune is a Material 3 Music Player for Android, derived from InnerTune, with YouTube Music. It enables users to play, search, and save songs, videos, albums, and playlists from YouTube...

    30 OuterTune alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    OuterTune screenshot 1

    OuterTune Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Material design
    5.  Playlists
    6.  Background playing

    OuterTune VS ViMusic

     
  9. SimpMusic icon

    SimpMusic

     27 likes
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    A FOSS YouTube Music client for Android with many features from Spotify, Musixmatch, SponsorBlock, ReturnYouTubeDislike.

    28 SimpMusic alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    SimpMusic screenshot 1
    SimpMusic screenshot 2
    SimpMusic screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Create Playlist
    5.  Personalized Recommendations
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Multiple Account support
    9.  Integrated Search
    10.  Support for Lyrics
    11.  Android Auto integration
    12.  Sleep Timer

    SimpMusic VS ViMusic

     
    Comments about SimpMusic as an Alternative to ViMusic
    Ben Dytoy
    Positive Oct 26, 2024
    0

    Looking good - blocked by YT though as I'm writing this, last week it was perfect.

    nsnsfake
    Positive Jul 15, 2024
    0

    Great interface and support of music library from YouTube and Spotify. Better than vi music and Completely ad free

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    • SimpMusic is Free and Open Source ViMusic is also Free and Open Source
    • SimpMusic is Privacy focused and Lightweight ViMusic is not according to our users
  10. 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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    WeTube screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    WeTube VS ViMusic

     
  11. SpMp icon

    SpMp

     18 likes
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    A YouTube Music client with a focus on customisation of colours and song metadata, built using Compose Multiplatform for Android and desktop.

    112 SpMp alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flatpak
    • Flathub
    Android app #1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Personalized Recommendations
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Collaborative Playlists
    9.  Support for Lyrics

    SpMp VS ViMusic

     
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    Simple Tube

     13 likes
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    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.

    62 Simple Tube alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Auto
    • F-Droid
    Simple Tube screenshot 1
    Simple Tube screenshot 2
    Simple Tube screenshot 3

    Simple Tube Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Support for Lyrics
    5.  Play local content
    6.  Normalize Volume
    7.  Material design

    Simple Tube VS ViMusic

     
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    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.

    66 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 ViMusic

     
  14. Musify icon

    Musify

     22 likes
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    Discover the ultimate music listening experience with our app. With online song search, streaming and offline support, custom playlists, high-quality audio, and much more, you'll never need another music app. Plus, enjoy it all ad-free and without any subscriptions.

    91 Musify alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Material design
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Personalized Recommendations
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Multiple languages

    Musify VS ViMusic

     
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