Apps similar to Pear Desktop include Spotube, which is free and open source. Other options are LibreTube, Nuclear, YouTube Music and Metrolist. You're spoiled for choice with Audio Players like Pear Desktop: we list more than 25 alternatives for Android, Linux, Mac, Windows and the web.
Android YouTube and music client with a 100% local recommendation engine, sponsor/ad skipping, DeArrow, RYD, advanced video playback, lyrics, customizable subtitles, library management, no ads or tracking, import/export options, and open-source privacy tools.
An unofficial YouTube Music client for Android, built with Jetpack Compose. BitChord talks to YouTube Music's own web API (Innertube) directly — no official API key, no ads, no first-party app.
India
Supports local audio and streaming from platforms like YouTube and Spotify, lets users mix providers in a playlist, offers real-time lyrics, customizable interface, theme options including dark mode, scrobbling, ad-free playback, music recommendations, and multi-platform support.
India
Android music player using Material Design 3 provides intuitive custom interface, full YouTube Music sync, smart music discovery, playlist organization, offline access, high-quality playback, multilingual support, robust privacy and is open-source and ad-free.
Mexico
Explore Yami, an open-source music player providing a minimalistic, intuitive user interface to play local files and access music from Spotify and YouTube Music. Compatible across platforms, it's developed by Mithun for ease of use, integrating spotdl for seamless downloads.
Modern audio app offering ad-free YouTube playback, downloads for offline access, background listening, QR sharing, synchronized lyrics, dynamic theming, Android Auto support, skip silence, audio normalization, smooth controls, and advanced search features.
Material 3 YouTube Music Android client featuring ad-free playback, background listening, downloads, synchronized lyrics, search, audio controls, Android Auto, dynamic themes, Discord integration, silence skip, pitch/tempo adjust, and frequent updates.
Offers ad-free music streaming on Android, offline downloads, background playback, Material 3 design, synchronized lyrics, multi-queue support, Android Auto integration, translatable lyrics, audio normalization, tempo and pitch adjustment, and Discord Rich Presence.
Japan
Open-source, ad-free streaming app offering high-resolution audio, local file support, dark minimalist UI, animated album covers, smart recommendations, playlist tools, offline playback, podcast support, lyrics with karaoke mode, syncing, and real-time listening parties.
Saudi Arabia
Kreate is a multilingual YouTube Music frontend for Android, prioritize performance.
United States
Unofficial desktop client providing YouTube Music access with LastFM scrobbling, extensive customization, custom themes, cross-platform compatibility, keyboard shortcuts, open source code, and media controls for enhanced listening and development experiences.
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