YouTube Vanced Alternatives for Windows

YouTube Vanced is not available for Windows but there are some alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows 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 ten of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to YouTube Vanced are Grayjay, QMPlay2, Minitube and PsTube.

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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
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    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. 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.

    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

    QMPlay2 VS YouTube Vanced

     
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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.

    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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    PsTube

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    PsTube (old name: FluTube) is YouTube vierwer/downloader made using flutter for Multi-platforms.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Debian
    PsTube screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode

    PsTube VS YouTube Vanced

     
  6. 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

     
  8. myTube icon

    myTube

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    myTube is a YouTube app built to keep your video playing no matter what. By lightly fading the video into the background, you can continue to watch while you read comments, browse channels and videos, and everything else you can do in the app.

    32 myTube alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Phone
    • Xbox
    myTube screenshot 1

    myTube Features

    1.  YouTube background listening
    2.  Export to MP4
    3. YouTube icon  Upload directly to YouTube
    4.  Convert YouTube videos to Mp3
    5.  Watch videos

    myTube VS YouTube Vanced

     
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    SMTube

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    Free Youtube browser for SMPlayer which allows to browse, search and play YouTube videos. No flash needed!

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • SMPlayer
    • VLC media player
    • MPlayer
    SMTube screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest version (21.10.0) is from October 2021.

    SMTube Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  VLC

    SMTube VS YouTube Vanced

     
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    MotionBox

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    The video browser for motion freedom, MotionBox is a desktop client for streaming video that lets you stream videos from YouTube, Vimeo and Dailymotion.

    24 MotionBox alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    MotionBox screenshot 1

    MotionBox Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Watch videos
    5.  Dailymotion

    MotionBox VS YouTube Vanced

     
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