YouTube AlternativesOnly Free Web apps categorised as Live Streaming Tools and Services

There are many alternatives to YouTube as a web app if you are looking for a replacement. The best free Online Live Streaming Tools and Service alternative is PeerTube, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to YouTube and 17 are free and Live Streaming Tools and Services available as a web app so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Online Live Streaming Tools and Service alternatives to YouTube are BitChute, Odysee, Dailymotion and DTube.

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  1. PeerTube icon

    PeerTube

     544 likes

    A free, decentralized and federated video platform that allows peer-to-peer video streaming. Supports interoperability via ActivityPub, customizable user interface, video embedding, and follows channels from across the Fediverse without data mining or ads.

    75 PeerTube alternatives

    Cost / License

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    New video UI
     
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    PeerTube vs YouTube Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Douze
    11

    PeerTube is the open-source technology that links together independent instances on which people freely host and post videos. Find an instance that suits you or create your own, and join the federated PeerTube community !

    artiman
    Positive
    0

    It's decentralized and made by a non-profit, and it has a way better search than YouTube and as seen in the name it has torrenting, so users can share the load of the server some of the biggest advantages of YouTube is the insane load the server can take and host so many videos peertube instances may not have big datacenters, but it clearly has good software

    Festo
    Positive
    1

    Ad-free, decentralized alternative to share videos.

    3 of 38 comments
    • PeerTube is Free and Open SourceYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
    • PeerTube is a Video Streaming YouTube is a Share Videos Tool
    • PeerTube is Decentralized and Privacy focusedYouTube is not according to our users
  2. BitChute icon

    BitChute

     159 likes

    BitChute is a peer to peer video sharing platform. Its mission is to put people and free speech first. It's free to join and create and upload your own videos to share with others.

    80 BitChute alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
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    BitChute vs YouTube Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Ehsan Mohammadi
    11

    Western censorship sucks! I couldn't believe it at first.

    Top Negative Comment
    DL300
    3

    Bitchute looked like an alternative to YouTube, but as we saw in the past two years; they are just as censorship-happy.

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    BitChute sucks, even YouTube alternatives can go very wrong, like Rumble, and BitChute of Anti-Free Speech comments.

    3 of 24 comments
    • BitChute is Free and ProprietaryYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
    • BitChute is DecentralizedYouTube is not according to our users
  4. Odysee icon

    Odysee

     163 likes

    Launch your own channel | Watch and share videos.

    110 Odysee alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • F-Droid
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    Odysee vs YouTube Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    bchpls
    4

    At this point in time odysee seems to be the most attractive alternative for youtube. Many content creator (especially those who value freedom) switch every day.

    Shaz Shah
    2

    I'm actually on the fence with Odysee. Yes, it's a functional alternative to YouTube. But it also is built upon a blockchain protocol (LIBRY). So you will get all sorts of material without moderation, censorship or take-downs. While it sounds cool, you are at risk of seeing dangerous as well as potentially false content.

    RemovedUser
    Positive
    4

    It sucks, but man is it way better than Youtube.

    3 of 6 comments
    • Odysee is Freemium and Open SourceYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Odysee is Decentralized and Privacy focusedYouTube is not according to our users
  5. Dailymotion icon

    Dailymotion

     178 likes

    Dailymotion is a video sharing service website, headquartered in the 18th arrondissement, Paris, France.

    81 Dailymotion alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Kindle Fire
    Dailymotion screenshot 1
     
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    Dailymotion vs YouTube Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Gigi Barly
    12

    Sometimes i found vids here which i dont find at youtube

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    14

    Dailymotion doesn't have the comments section on a video as Youtube and removed the livestream option.

    Kai Liu
    Positive
    0

    I watched a lot of great Asian dramas on DailyMotion, great alternative

    3 of 10 comments
    • Dailymotion is Free and ProprietaryYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. DTube icon

    DTube

     68 likes

    DTube is the first crypto-decentralized video platform, built on top of the Steemit and the IPFS peer-to-peer network.

    72 DTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    DTube screenshot 1
     
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    DTube vs YouTube Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    OAKSIF0
    2

    Love it looks like youtube but its not. And I didn't know it was completly decentralized and open source! What a bonus!

    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    No censors, so you can listen to mrbeast swear all the time!

    Guest
    Positive
    -5

    Censor free, easy to use, and fun. Would recommend.

    3 of 6 comments
    • DTube is Free and Open SourceYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
    • DTube is DecentralizedYouTube is not according to our users
  8. Twitch icon

    Twitch

     164 likes

    Broadcast live gaming content, esports, creative arts, and IRL streams with real-time audience interaction, subscriptions, ads, and donations, fostering a global community.

    62 Twitch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    • Playstation
    • Fire TV
    • Xbox
    • Android Tablet
    • Android TV
    • Apple TV
    • Meta Quest
    • Chrome OS
    The new Twitch design since September 26 2019
     
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    Twitch vs YouTube Comments
    Val
    1

    Twitch is more focused on livestreaming content, while YouTube is generally more so with videos. In terms of YouTube live though, Twitch would be a good alternative.

    Marcus Holloway
    Positive
    0

    Twitch is not at all similar to YouTube. It is for streaming games.

    • Twitch is Freemium and ProprietaryYouTube is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Twitch is a Live Streaming YouTube is a Share Videos Tool
  9. Bilibili icon

    Bilibili

     6 likes

    Ad-free platform hosting user uploads, live streams, and interactive real-time danmaku comments, plus access to licensed anime, donghua, games, and comics. Supports multi-device viewing, creator monetization, subscriptions, and major gaming, music, and lifestyle content.

    71 Bilibili alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Bilibili screenshot 1
     
  10. Kick icon

    Kick

     13 likes

    Kick.com is a live-streaming platform hosting all types of entertainment content and broadcasts. Kick aims to give the power and revenues back to the content creators, events and sports rightsholders, helping them with the right tools and income split to monetise and grow their...

    60 Kick alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Kick screenshot 1
     
  11. Picarto.TV icon

    Picarto.TV

     12 likes

    Picarto.TV is the world's leading video platform and community for artists. Our goal is to connect artists and their supporters by providing a place to let artists in their craft broadcast, watch, and chat, all from around the globe.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Picarto.TV screenshot 1
     
  12. zap.stream icon

    zap.stream

     4 likes

    Zap.stream is a live-streaming platform that offers real-time broadcasting with built-in monetization, allowing creators to earn directly from their audience. It emphasizes privacy, decentralization, and direct control over content, giving users more freedom and security...

    44 zap.stream alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Online
     
  13. Streamplace icon

    Streamplace

     3 likes

    Streamplace is the video layer for decentralized social networks. We're building open-source infrastructure around bringing high-quality video experiences to the AT Protocol, designed around user sovereignty and content authenticity.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Android
    • Online
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
    Streamplace app in laptop browser
     
  14. Entropy Stream icon

    Entropy Stream

     1 like

    Bringing you Entropy: an arsenal of tools that wraps around your live stream to give you meaningful audience interaction and censorship free monetization because it's about time streamers had more than a chat box!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    Entropy Stream screenshot 1
     
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