YouTube AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Video Hosting Services

The best Video Hosting alternative to YouTube is PeerTube, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to YouTube and many of them are Video Hosting Services so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Video Hosting Service alternatives to YouTube are BitChute, LBRY, Vimeo and Odysee.

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  1. PeerTube icon
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    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.

    71 PeerTube alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron

    Properties

    1.  Free Speech
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Live Streaming
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  Video Hosting
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Peer-To-Peer
    6.  Share Videos
    7.  Federated
    8. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    9.  GNU/linux-libre
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Support for HD videos
    12.  Support for WebTorrent

    PeerTube VS YouTube

     
    Comments about PeerTube as an Alternative to YouTube
    Comment summary: PeerTube is appreciated as an open-source, decentralized alternative to YouTube, offering privacy control and ad-free viewing. Positive comments highlight its federated nature, allowing individual hosting and linking with other instances. Users appreciate its potential for content creators and as a self-hostable video-sharing option. However, criticisms include limited content, performance issues, and a more complicated user experience compared to YouTube.
    Top Positive Comment
    Douze
    May 14, 2022
    9

    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 !

    Top Negative Comment
    maurosoft391
    Jul 16, 2024
    -1

    it's not a good alternative. depsite it's open source and ad-free, there are way to less videos compare to youtube. some searches came out with zero match or no videos at all.

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    Festo
    Positive Jan 2, 2025
    0

    Ad-free, decentralized alternative to share videos.

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    • Almost everyone thinks PeerTube is a great YouTube alternative.

    • PeerTube is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & Self-Hosted alternative to YouTube.

    • PeerTube is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to YouTube.

    • PeerTube is Free and Open SourceYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
    • PeerTube is Decentralized and Privacy focusedYouTube is not according to our users
  2. BitChute icon
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    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.

    82 BitChute alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox

    Properties

    1.  Free Speech

    Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  Watch videos
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Video upload
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Support for WebTorrent
    8.  Category Filters
    9.  YouTube background listening

    BitChute VS YouTube

     
    Comments about BitChute as an Alternative to YouTube
    Comment summary: BitChute is recognized as a popular alternative to YouTube due to its emphasis on free speech and independence from major corporations like Google. Comments highlight its diverse content without censorship, although some users disagree, claiming censorship still exists. BitChute's P2P technology and decentralized nature are appreciated. It is praised for creator freedom and fewer restrictions compared to YouTube, attracting disgruntled YouTubers seeking a new platform.
    Top Positive Comment
    Ehsan Mohammadi
    Feb 16, 2019
    12

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

    Top Negative Comment
    DL300
    Oct 26, 2022
    1

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

    Most Recent Comment
    Navi
    Negative Apr 5, 2025
    0

    About as untrustworthy a site as YouTube.

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    • Most users think BitChute is a great YouTube alternative.

    • BitChute is Free and ProprietaryYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
    • BitChute is DecentralizedYouTube is not according to our users
  3. LBRY icon
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    LBRY is the first digital marketplace to be controlled by the market's participants rather than a corporation or other 3rd-party.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Free Speech

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Based on Blockchain
    4.  Share Videos
    5.  Donations
    6.  Desktop Application
    7.  DRM Free
    8.  Video upload
    9.  Anonymous Commenting
    10.  Staking
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  Dark Mode

    LBRY VS YouTube

     
    Comments about LBRY as an Alternative to YouTube
    Comment summary: LBRY is praised as a decentralized, privacy-focused alternative to YouTube that offers open-source features, unlimited video uploads, privacy, and monetization through cryptocurrency rewards. Some users find the platform's interface confusing and express concerns about video visibility and the transition to Odysee. The transition has garnered mixed reactions, with some noting improvements and others highlighting limitations like unclear payment models.
    Top Positive Comment
    Rodney42
    Jan 31, 2020
    2

    It allows you to upload unlimited amounts of video.

    Top Negative Comment
    takitzis
    Dec 1, 2021
    -1

    LBRY video interface has moved to Odyssee, so no more is a Youtube alternative

    Most Recent Comment
    Guest
    Positive May 8, 2024
    0

    Modern and room for more features and growth.

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    • Almost everyone thinks LBRY is a great YouTube alternative.

    • LBRY is the most popular Windows, Mac, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to YouTube.

    • LBRY is Free and Open SourceYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
    • LBRY is Decentralized and Privacy focusedYouTube is not according to our users
  4. Vimeo icon
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    Vimeo is the best way to get your videos online in the highest quality with great tools to share publicly or privately.

    103 Vimeo alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • Apple TV
    • Kindle Fire

    Vimeo Features

    1.  Video Hosting
    2.  Share Videos
    3.  Support for HD videos
    4.  Streaming
    5. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Kids Mode
    8.  Support for 4K

    Vimeo VS YouTube

     
    Comments about Vimeo as an Alternative to YouTube
    Comment summary: Vimeo offers high-quality videos and a platform targeted more towards indie filmmakers and creatives compared to YouTube. Opinions on Vimeo vary, with some appreciating the artistic content and others criticizing limitations like its business model, search functionality, and user interface. Users are divided on Vimeo's monetization approach, while YouTube remains a preferred choice for its mainstream appeal and daily usability.
    Top Positive Comment
    Paul Karpo
    Aug 5, 2020
    9

    Only if we talk about YT as video hosting for companies or frellancers, then Vimeo is a great one!

    Top Negative Comment
    Luis Anton Imperial
    Jul 14, 2019
    7

    There are upload limits and it caters to a different audience

    Most Recent Comment
    NickThe_Statistic
    Positive Jun 4, 2023
    1

    My experience with Vimeo was terrible. Just unheard at all. Yes they seem to have their head up a NY butt there. All this artsy fartsy stuff, and you can't get heard at all. I may as well be on YouTube as this shady website that ghosted the heck out of me.

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    • Most users think Vimeo is a great YouTube alternative.

    • Vimeo is Freemium and ProprietaryYouTube is also Freemium and Proprietary
  5. Odysee icon
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    Launch your own channel | Watch and share videos.

    114 Odysee alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Watch videos
    2.  Live Streaming
    3.  Web-Based
    4.  Video Hosting
    5.  Share Videos
    6.  Create Playlist
    7.  Donations
    8.  Cryptocurrency support
    9.  Decentralized
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  TV Streaming
    12.  No registration required

    Odysee VS YouTube

     
    Comments about Odysee as an Alternative to YouTube
    Top Positive Comment
    bchpls
    Aug 21, 2022
    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.

    Most Recent Comment
    Shaz Shah
    Aug 7, 2024
    0

    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 Nov 2, 2022
    2

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

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    • Almost everyone thinks Odysee is a great YouTube alternative.

    • Odysee is Freemium and Open SourceYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Odysee is Decentralized and Privacy focusedYouTube is not according to our users
  6. Dailymotion icon
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    Dailymotion is a video sharing service website, headquartered in the 18th arrondissement, Paris, France.

    79 Dailymotion alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Kindle Fire

    Dailymotion Features

    1.  Support for 4K
    2. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    3.  Video upload
    4.  Support for subtitles
    5.  HTTPS Support

    Dailymotion VS YouTube

     
    Comments about Dailymotion as an Alternative to YouTube
    Comment summary: Dailymotion is praised as a solid alternative to YouTube, offering unique content, and looser terms of service. It attracts users with features for managing and monetizing videos, despite being limited by the absence of community-building features like comments and livestream options. Users appreciate its independence from Google, but some users report technical issues like slow uploads and crashes.
    Top Positive Comment
    Gigi Barly
    Sep 26, 2018
    11

    Sometimes i found vids here which i dont find at youtube

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    Oct 3, 2017
    12

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

    Most Recent Comment
    Kai Liu
    Positive Dec 10, 2022
    0

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

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    • Most users think Dailymotion is a great YouTube alternative.

    • Dailymotion is Free and ProprietaryYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. VidLii icon
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    This site mimics old YouTube and has the 2008 header and 2009 looking pages. This fixes many problems YouTube has, like lack of customization and community issues. Share your videos around the world. Display Yourself.

    Previously known as VidBit.

    84 VidLii alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    Warning

    VidLii contains gore and violent content that could shock and hurt many people. Be careful when browsing this website.

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Multiple languages
    2.  Community-based
    3.  Share Videos
    4.  Video Responses
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Channels
    8.  Channel Colors
    9.  Built-in Commenting System
    10.  Support for SD videos
    11.  Outstream ads
    12.  Download old versions

    VidLii VS YouTube

     
    Comments about VidLii as an Alternative to YouTube
    Comment summary: VidLii receives praise for its nostalgic approach, replicating the classic YouTube experience with features such as star ratings and customizable channel layouts. Users commend its active community and the ease of contacting staff, highlighting a positive user environment and an available partnership program. However, concerns are raised about a controversial acquisition involving ownership by a neo-nazi, affecting its reputation.
    Top Positive Comment
    knotsnappy
    Jun 13, 2017
    7

    This site fixes all of the problems that YouTube has and is run by good people.

    Most Recent Comment
    RemovedUser
    Positive Nov 2, 2022
    0

    Recently, Vidlii was acquired by a neo-nazi, Kuznetsov.

    Exeref
    Positive Nov 23, 2021
    0

    Vidlii has a great and active community, despite it having a relatively small user base. Getting in contact with staff is not difficult and they even have a partner program.

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    • Most users think VidLii is a great YouTube alternative.

    • VidLii is Free and ProprietaryYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
    • VidLii is CustomizableYouTube is not according to our users
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