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, QMPlay2 and Minitube.

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Vanced is a modded version of YouTube with many features such as adblocking, background playback, PiP mode and several other customizable ones.

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YouTube Vanced alternatives page was last updated Oct 4, 2024
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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.

    77 FreeTube alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    FreeTube screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  YouTube Downloader
    3.  Import subscriptions
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Watch blocked videos
    6.  Watch later
    7.  Desktop Application
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  User Profiles
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Picture in Picture
    12.  Floating windows

    FreeTube VS YouTube Vanced

     

    • Almost everyone thinks FreeTube is a great YouTube Vanced alternative.

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

    • FreeTube is Free and Open SourceYouTube Vanced is Free and Proprietary
    • FreeTube is Privacy focusedYouTube Vanced is not according to our users
  2. Grayjay icon

    Grayjay

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    Grayjay is a unique media application that revolutionizes the relationship between content creators and their audience. Our app democratizes the content delivery process, shifting the focus from platforms to creators themselves.

    26 Grayjay alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • Windows
    • Mac
    Grayjay screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3. YouTube icon  Youtube integration
    4. Twitch icon  Twitch Integration
    5.  Picture in Picture
    6.  Chromecast Support
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Support for 4K
    11.  AirPlay Support
    12. Patreon icon  Patreon Integration

    Grayjay VS YouTube Vanced

     
  3. Yattee icon

    Yattee

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    Alternative YouTube frontend for iOS, tvOS and macOS built with Invidious and Piped. Now available in Apple App Store for iOS/tvOS.

    47 Yattee alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • AltStore
    • Apple TV
    • TestFlight
    Yattee screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Picture in Picture
    3.  Fullscreen support
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Decentralized
    7.  AirPlay Support
    8.  Cloud Sync

    Yattee VS YouTube Vanced

     
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    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.

    141 QMPlay2 alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    QMPlay2 screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Youtube support
    2.  Playlists management
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Support for 4K
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Lossless Audio
    10.  Hardware Accelerated
    11.  Radio Player
    12.  Support for Lyrics

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  5. Minitube icon

    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.

    70 Minitube alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Minitube screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  MP3 Downloader

    Minitube VS YouTube Vanced

     

    • Minitube is the most popular commercial alternative to YouTube Vanced.

    • Minitube is Paid and Open SourceYouTube Vanced is Free and Proprietary
    • Minitube is Lightweight and Privacy focusedYouTube Vanced is not according to our users
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    MediaTube

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    If you like to watch videos from YouTube , but you are bored with ads and comments. Then MediaTube is an awesome solution which makes your YouTube watching comfortable.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    MediaTube screenshot 1

    MediaTube Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Support for 4K
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Integrated Search

    MediaTube VS YouTube Vanced

     
  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.
    32 FoxTube alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    FoxTube screenshot 1
    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.

    FoxTube Features

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

    FoxTube VS YouTube Vanced

     
  9. 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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Discontinued

    The program seems to be no longer updated. Last version, 1.7, released in April 2015, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Fullscreen support

    Tubbler VS YouTube Vanced

     
  10. Clicker for YouTube icon

    Clicker for YouTube

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    The best standalone YouTube TV player for Mac.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • YouTube
    Clicker for YouTube screenshot 1

    Clicker for YouTube VS YouTube Vanced

     
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