YouTube Vanced Alternatives for Mac

YouTube Vanced is not available for Mac but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac 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 Vanced and 11 are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to YouTube Vanced are Grayjay, Yattee, Minitube and QMPlay2.

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  1. FreeTube icon

    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.

    81 FreeTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    • Almost everyone thinks FreeTube is a great YouTube Vanced alternative.

    • FreeTube is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to YouTube Vanced.

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

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    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.

    34 Grayjay alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  5. QMPlay2 icon

    QMPlay2

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    QMPlay2 is a video and audio player. It can play all formats supported by FFmpeg, libmodplug (including J2B and SFX). It also supports Audio CD, raw files, Rayman 2 music and chiptunes. It contains YouTube and Prostopleer browser.

    152 QMPlay2 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Haiku
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  6. mTube icon

    mTube

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    Provides ad-free YouTube playback with built-in search, lightweight operation without Flash, supports consecutive related videos, easy URL access, and favorites for rewatching, offering a distraction-free desktop experience without login or browser requirements.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  8. FoxTube icon

    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.
    30 FoxTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • FoxTube is the most popular commercial alternative to YouTube Vanced.

    • FoxTube is Paid and ProprietaryYouTube Vanced is Free and Proprietary
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    Clicker for YouTube

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    The best standalone YouTube TV player for Mac.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • YouTube
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  10. Tubbler icon

    Tubbler

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    YouTube Movie Player for Mac OS X. There is no better place to find movies than on the YouTube website, but did you ever want to play YouTube movies outside of your web browser in a sophisticated way right on your screen.

    Find movies on YouTube and drag the movie URL's on Tu.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  11. YouView icon

    YouView

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    Browse, watch, convert, and download YouTube videos on your Mac faster, because YouView uses the core technologies of Mac OS X to play instead of Flash allowing video to run smoother on systems with lower specs.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  12. MenuTube icon

    MenuTube

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    Do you enjoy listening to YouTube's podcasts, audiobooks, interviews or anything else that doesn't require to focus on video? If yes, then MenuTube is for you! Put entire full functional YouTube website into your macOs's menu bar.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
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