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

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    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  2. Grayjay icon

    Grayjay

     66 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.

    34 Grayjay alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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

    Minitube

     56 likes

    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.

    73 Minitube alternatives

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    • Linux
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  5. QMPlay2 icon

    QMPlay2

     13 likes

    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.

    154 QMPlay2 alternatives

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

    mTube

     3 likes

    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.

    23 mTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  8. FoxTube icon

    FoxTube

     2 likes

    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.
    28 FoxTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  10. Tubbler icon

    Tubbler

     5 likes

    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

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    • Mac
     
  11. YouView icon

    YouView

     4 likes

    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.

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    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
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  12. MenuTube icon

    MenuTube

     1 like

    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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