The Best YouTube Vanced AlternativesTop YouTube Clients & YouTube Downloaders like YouTube Vanced

YouTube Vanced is described as 'Vanced is a modded version of YouTube with many features such as adblocking, background playback, PiP mode and several other customizable ones' and is a very popular YouTube Client in the video & movies category. There are more than 25 alternatives to YouTube Vanced for a variety of platforms, including Android, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Windows apps. The best YouTube Vanced alternative is NewPipe, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like YouTube Vanced are FreeTube, YouTube, Invidious and ReVanced.

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  1. NewPipe icon

    NewPipe

     706 likes

    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.

    164 NewPipe alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • SoundCloud
    • YouTube Music
    • Flathub
    • Bandcamp
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • PeerTube
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Auto
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    NewPipe vs YouTube Vanced Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Douze
    1

    Vanced uses the exact same interface as the Youtube app, which Newpipe doesn't - even if pretty close. While Newpipe provides curious users with lots of other useful features (downloading, cross-play with Sonudcloud, Peertube and Bandcamp...), the interface is an important point to consider when playing music during a party, so that everyone knows how the app works !

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    1

    The reason is that NewPipe interface resembles YouTube or YouTube Vanced. It seems like a completely new platform to use, with everything different.

    Revan was
    Positive
    0

    I think the best alternative of YouTube Vanced is YouTube <p><a href="https://revancedapk.org/">ReVanced</a>.

    3 of 7 comments
    • NewPipe is Free and Open SourceYouTube Vanced is Free and Proprietary
    • NewPipe is a YouTube Downloader YouTube Vanced is a YouTube Client
    • NewPipe is Privacy focused and LightweightYouTube Vanced is not according to our users
  2. FreeTube icon

    FreeTube

     296 likes

    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.

    95 FreeTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  3. YouTube icon

    YouTube

     1818 likes

    A video-sharing website where users can upload, view, and share various types of videos, including TV clips, music videos, vlogs, and educational content. Offers ad-free viewing, original shows, and offline access through a paid membership.

    188 YouTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • KaiOS
    • Fire TV
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox
    • visionOS
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    YouTube vs YouTube Vanced Comments
    ilnahro
    Negative
    11

    Missing tons of features vs Vanced. If you like vanced, you probably won't like stock youtube.

    Douze
    Positive
    4

    Vanced with actual useful features blocked behind a paywall. Why would you get back to the default Youtube app ?

    • YouTube is Freemium and ProprietaryYouTube Vanced is Free and Proprietary
    • YouTube is a Share Videos YouTube Vanced is a YouTube Client
  4. Invidious icon

    Invidious

     214 likes

    Open-source YouTube alternative offers ad-free browsing with no registration or JS needed. Features video download, audio mode, subscription tools, and multi-language support. Export/import data, manage playlists without Google account, and access embedded support.

    63 Invidious alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    Invidious screenshot 1
     
  5. ReVanced icon

    ReVanced

     113 likes

    Unofficial extended YouTube client featuring ad-free playback, SponsorBlock for skipping segments, background and minimized play, auto-repeat, original dislike counts, offline downloads, customizable patches, amoled theme, microG, and enhanced navigation.

    56 ReVanced alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
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    ReVanced vs YouTube Vanced Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    thebenmix11
    3

    The successor of vanced. It has most of the features that vanced had.

    It's a modded version of the official youtube app, so it's completely seamless. It feels like watching youtube normally, minus all the ads and with a lot of added features.

    wmxff
    Positive
    0

    Bit more steps to install the youtube app than the vanced, but it is totally worth it.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It provides same feature as vanced did

    3 of 6 comments
    • ReVanced is Free and Open SourceYouTube Vanced is Free and Proprietary
    • ReVanced is Customizable and Privacy focusedYouTube Vanced is not according to our users
  6. Grayjay icon

    Grayjay

     81 likes

    Multi-platform streaming client supporting YouTube, Twitch, Odysee, Rumble, PeerTube, Dailymotion, Patreon, Kick, and more, featuring a unified feed, playlist import, live chat, background play, offline downloads, local playlist management, and device casting.

    45 Grayjay alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
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  7. LibreTube icon

    LibreTube

     97 likes

    Open-source YouTube frontend for Android offering ad-free playback, SponsorBlock, synchronization across devices, video and audio downloads, user accounts, subscription management, playlists, channel grouping, search filters, gestures, comments, captions, and dark mode.

    107 LibreTube alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    LibreTube screenshot 1
     
  8. SmartTube icon

    SmartTube

     72 likes

    Advanced player for Android TVs and TV boxes offering 8K video, 60fps, HDR, adjustable playback speed, SponsorBlock, ad-free viewing, customizable buttons, live chat reading, account login, casting support, no reliance on Google Services, and open source.

    47 SmartTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android TV
    • Fire TV
    • F-Droid
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  9. Piped icon

    Piped

     87 likes

    Ad-free frontend to YouTube offering channel subscriptions without an account, multiple playlist import/export formats, SponsorBlock integration, picture-in-picture, and privacy features. No Google connection, supports dark mode, is open-source, and requires no email.

    74 Piped alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  10. SkyTube icon

    SkyTube

     63 likes

    Open source Android client for viewing YouTube videos with ad-free playback, advanced blockers, offline downloads, swipe gesture controls, channel subscriptions without a YouTube account, SponsorBlock support, and privacy features, all without requiring Google services.

    95 SkyTube alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
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    SkyTube vs YouTube Vanced Comments
    Vinay Malhotra
    Positive
    0

    More stable than Newpipe and Vanced

    • SkyTube is Free and Open SourceYouTube Vanced is Free and Proprietary
    • SkyTube is Privacy focused and LightweightYouTube Vanced is not according to our users
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