YouTube Media Player Alternatives for Windows

YouTube Media Player is not available for Windows but there are some alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows alternative is FreeTube, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to YouTube Media Player and nine of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to YouTube Media Player are Minitube, SMTube, MotionBox and FoxTube.

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YouTube Media Player alternatives page was last updated Sep 28, 2024
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  1. FreeTube icon
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    FreeTube

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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.

    77 FreeTube alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    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
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    Because I can watch YouTube videos on other app beside the browser on my Windows PC

    Positive comment •Sep 28, 2024
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    • Almost everyone thinks FreeTube is a great YouTube Media Player alternative.

    • FreeTube is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to YouTube Media Player.

    • FreeTube is Free and Open SourceYouTube Media Player is also Free and Open Source
    • FreeTube is Privacy focusedYouTube Media Player is not according to our users
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    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.

    72 Minitube alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  MP3 Downloader
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    • Minitube is the most popular commercial alternative to YouTube Media Player.

    • Minitube is Paid and Open SourceYouTube Media Player is Free and Open Source
    • Minitube is Lightweight and Privacy focusedYouTube Media Player is not according to our users
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    SMTube

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    Free Youtube browser for SMPlayer which allows to browse, search and play YouTube videos. No flash needed!

    45 SMTube alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • SMPlayer
    • VLC media player
    • MPlayer

    SMTube Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  VLC
    Discontinued

    The latest version (21.10.0) is from October 2021.

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    MotionBox

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    The video browser for motion freedom, MotionBox is a desktop client for streaming video that lets you stream videos from YouTube, Vimeo and Dailymotion.

    23 MotionBox alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    MotionBox Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Watch videos
    5.  Dailymotion
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  5. FoxTube icon
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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.
    31 FoxTube alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    FoxTube Features

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

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    myTube

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    myTube is a YouTube app built to keep your video playing no matter what. By lightly fading the video into the background, you can continue to watch while you read comments, browse channels and videos, and everything else you can do in the app.

    30 myTube alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Phone
    • Xbox
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    myTube Features

    1.  YouTube background listening
    2.  Export to MP4
    3. YouTube icon  Upload directly to YouTube
    4.  Convert YouTube videos to Mp3
    5.  Watch videos
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  8. MoonPlayer icon
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    MoonPlayer

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    All-in-One video player based on mpv that can play videos from Youtube, Bilibili etc. as well as local videos.

    71 MoonPlayer alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flatpak
    • Flathub

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
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    ElectronPlayer

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    An Electron Based Web Video Services Player. Supporting Netflix, Youtube, Twitch, Floatplane And More. This is the successor to Netflix-Desktop.

    10 ElectronPlayer alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Discontinued

    The latest version (2.0.8) was released in 2020.

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  10. ATube YT App icon
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    ATube YT App

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    ATube - YT App (Old name: Awesome Tube) is what you want for Youtube app in Windows 10/11.

    28 ATube YT App alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Phone
    • Xbox
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