Youtube Music for Desktop AlternativesAudio Players & YouTube Music Clients like Youtube Music for Desktop

Youtube Music for Desktop is described as 'Start listening to your favourite music the right way and sooth your senses with a custom theme' and is a Audio Player in the audio & music category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Youtube Music for Desktop for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Android, Web-based, Mac and Windows apps. The best Youtube Music for Desktop alternative is LibreTube, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Youtube Music for Desktop are YouTube Music, AudioScape, YouTube Music (th-ch) and Metrolist.

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Start listening to your favourite music the right way and sooth your senses with a custom theme.

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Youtube Music for Desktop alternatives page was last updated Jun 2, 2025
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  1. LibreTube icon

    LibreTube

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    LibreTube is an alternative frontend to YouTube / YouTube Music for Android. It's Free and Open Source.

    84 LibreTube alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    LibreTube screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Support for subtitles
    5.  Picture in Picture
    6.  Support for 4K
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Works Offline
    9. SponsorBlock icon  SponsorBlock Integration
    10.  Chromecast Support
    11.  Cloud Sync
    12.  MP3 Downloader

    LibreTube VS Youtube Music for Desktop

     

    • LibreTube is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Youtube Music for Desktop.

    • LibreTube is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Youtube Music for Desktop.

    • LibreTube is Free and Open SourceYoutube Music for Desktop is also Free and Open Source
    • LibreTube is Privacy focused and LightweightYoutube Music for Desktop is not according to our users
  2. YouTube Music icon

    YouTube Music

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    Experience music streaming with official releases from top artists. Get personalized recommendations and enjoy offline, ad-free listening. Available on Android, iOS, and desktop with Chromecast support and trending music updates.

    164 YouTube Music alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    YouTube Music screenshot 1

    Top YouTube Music Features

    1.  Playlists management
    2.  Support for Lyrics
    3.  Download YouTube Playlist
    4.  YouTube background listening
    5.  Internet Radio
    6.  Music Recommendation
    7.  Student discount
    8.  Playlists
    9.  Personalized Recommendations
    10.  Lockscreen Widget
    11.  Chromecast Support
    12.  Dark Mode

    YouTube Music VS Youtube Music for Desktop

     

    • YouTube Music is the most popular Web-based, iPhone & iPad alternative to Youtube Music for Desktop.

    • YouTube Music is Freemium and ProprietaryYoutube Music for Desktop is Free and Open Source
  4. AudioScape icon

    AudioScape

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    An Android application for streaming music from YouTube Music build with React-Native using Expo.

    37 AudioScape alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Android
    AudioScape screenshot 1
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    AudioScape Features

    1.  Favorites
    2.  Create Playlist
    3.  Background playing

    AudioScape VS Youtube Music for Desktop

     
  5. YouTube Music (th-ch) icon

    YouTube Music (th-ch)

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    YouTube Music Desktop App bundled with custom plugins (and built-in ad blocker / downloader).

    34 YouTube Music (th-ch) alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    A screenshot of the Explore tab within Youtube Music (maximized window).

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

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

    YouTube Music (th-ch) VS Youtube Music for Desktop

     

    • YouTube Music (th-ch) is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Youtube Music for Desktop.

    • YouTube Music (th-ch) is Free and Open SourceYoutube Music for Desktop is also Free and Open Source
    • YouTube Music (th-ch) is Lightweight and Privacy focusedYoutube Music for Desktop is not according to our users
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    Metrolist

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    Metrolist is a free, open-source YouTube Music Streaming App that offers a comprehensive music streaming experience with all the features you need to enjoy your favorite songs and videos. Play any song or video from YT Music, background playback enabled, so you can listen to...

    11 Metrolist alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Home page
    Explore page
    Library page

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

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

    Metrolist VS Youtube Music for Desktop

     

  7. Ytui-music

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    Youtube client in terminal for music ( lightweight youtube client ).

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    Ytui-music screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  MP3 Downloader
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Rust
    5.  Tui

    Ytui-music VS Youtube Music for Desktop

     
  9. Nonoki icon

    Nonoki

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    The cheapest alternative for streaming music.

    50 Nonoki alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Nonoki screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Music Library

    Nonoki VS Youtube Music for Desktop

     
  10. YTerMusic icon

    YTerMusic

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    YTerMusic is a TUI based Youtube Music Player that aims to be as fast and simple as possible.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    Choose a Playlist

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  MP3 Downloader
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  Rust
    4.  Tui

    YTerMusic VS Youtube Music for Desktop

     
  11. ytify icon

    ytify

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    ytify is the fastest and the lightest centralised audio streaming web application built with modern technologies as close to the browser to squeeze out maximum efficiency. Listen to Podcasts, Audiobooks, Music, Livestreams and other Audio focused YouTube Videos, even under the...

    51 ytify alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    ytify screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Streaming

    ytify VS Youtube Music for Desktop

     

  12. youtui

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    Youtui - a simple TUI YouTube Music player written in Rust aiming to implement an Artist->Albums workflow for searching for music, and using discoverability principles for navigation. Inspired by https://github.com/ccgauche/ytermusic/ and cmus.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • FreeBSD
    • BSD

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  MP3 Downloader
    2.  Tui

    youtui VS Youtube Music for Desktop

     
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