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The best Video Streaming 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 loads of them are Video Streaming Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Video Streaming App alternatives to YouTube are NewPipe, BitChute, LBRY and Vimeo.

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  1. PeerTube icon

    PeerTube

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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.

    73 PeerTube alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
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    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
    10

    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
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    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 Privacy focusedYouTube is not according to our users
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    NewPipe

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    Discover and stream videos with a lightweight open-source front-end supporting YouTube, PeerTube, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, and more. Enjoy seamless 4K playback, audio in background, and video downloads without the need for Google Services or an account. Perfect for avid streamers.

    144 NewPipe alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • SoundCloud
    • YouTube Music
    • Flathub
    • Bandcamp
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • PeerTube
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    Comments about NewPipe as an Alternative to YouTube
    Comment summary: NewPipe is often praised as a privacy-focused, ad-free alternative to the YouTube app, allowing users to download videos and play them in the background. However, it remains a YouTube client rather than an independent video platform. Several users emphasize that while it offers a de-Googled experience, it still relies on YouTube for content. Consequently, it is not considered a full alternative to YouTube itself, but rather a different interface for accessing YouTube's services.
    Top Positive Comment
    Danilo Venom
    12

    NewPipe is an alternative to the Youtube app for Android: it supports background playing of Youtube videos in order to listen the audio only, allows to reduce mobile data usage and to download videos

    Top Negative Comment
    Alexandre ZANNI
    10

    NewPipe is not a video platform but a front-end client for Youtube.

    vishwamitra
    Positive
    0

    One of the best youtube client.

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    • Most users think NewPipe is a great YouTube alternative.

    • NewPipe is Free and Open SourceYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
    • NewPipe is Privacy focused and LightweightYouTube is not according to our users
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    BitChute

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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.

    84 BitChute alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
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    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
    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.

    Navi
    Negative
    1

    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
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    LBRY

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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.

    32 LBRY alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
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    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
    2

    It allows you to upload unlimited amounts of video.

    Top Negative Comment
    takitzis
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    LBRY video interface has moved to Odyssee, so no more is a Youtube alternative

    hfVgd_
    Positive
    0

    Open source and ad-free but the main website Odysee is centralized and uses tracking cookies.

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    • Almost everyone thinks LBRY is a great YouTube alternative.

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

    • LBRY is Free and Open SourceYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
    • LBRY is Privacy focusedYouTube is not according to our users
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    Vimeo

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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.

    104 Vimeo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • Apple TV
    • Kindle Fire
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    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
    9

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

    Top Negative Comment
    stranger195
    7

    There are upload limits and it caters to a different audience

    NickThe_Statistic
    Positive
    0

    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
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    Invidious

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    Open-source YouTube alternative offers ad-free browsing with no registration or JS needed. Features video download, audio mode, subscription tools, and multi-language support. Export/import data, manage playlists without Google account, and access embedded support.

    56 Invidious alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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    Comments about Invidious as an Alternative to YouTube
    Comment summary: Invidious is highlighted as a privacy-focused, ad-free frontend to YouTube, praised for its lack of ads, trackers, and need for JavaScript. Users value its ability to let them download videos and avoid traditional YouTube's data collection. While it serves well as an alternative for viewers wanting a lighter and private experience, it doesn't offer features beneficial for content creators.
    Top Positive Comment
    TerrifiedTyphlosion
    10

    As the description states, it is merely a frontend for YouTube. However, it comes with a lighter interface and blocks YouTube trackers and ads.

    Top Negative Comment
    Alexandre ZANNI
    6

    Invidious is not a video platform but a Youtube frontend.

    OnlyOpenSource
    Negative
    0

    Invidious is a YouTube privacy frontend not a video hosting site like YouTube.

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    • Most users think Invidious is a great YouTube alternative.

    • Invidious is Free and Open SourceYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Invidious is Privacy focused and LightweightYouTube is not according to our users
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    Odysee

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    Launch your own channel | Watch and share videos.

    116 Odysee alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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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 Privacy focusedYouTube is not according to our users
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    Dailymotion

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

    80 Dailymotion alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Kai Liu
    Positive
    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
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    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.

    80 FreeTube alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Top Positive Comment
    BorisF
    0

    Best YouTube third party client.

    Top Negative Comment
    energy1
    0

    FreeTube is a Youtube player. It directly relies on YouTube and so is not an alternative.

    Antimon
    Positive
    0

    Detailed customizability, ad and distraction blocking.

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    • Most users think FreeTube is a great YouTube alternative.

    • FreeTube is Free and Open SourceYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
    • FreeTube is Privacy focused and LightweightYouTube is not according to our users
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    DTube

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

    76 DTube alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
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    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!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
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    -5

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think DTube is a great YouTube alternative.

    • DTube is Free and Open SourceYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
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    ReVanced

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    Unofficial extended YouTube client featuring ad-free playback, SponsorBlock for skipping segments, background and minimized play, auto-repeat, original dislike counts, offline downloads, customizable patches, amoled theme, microG, and enhanced navigation.

    49 ReVanced alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android
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    LibreTube

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    Open-source YouTube frontend for Android offering ad-free playback, SponsorBlock, synchronization across devices, video and audio downloads, user accounts, subscription management, playlists, channel grouping, search filters, gestures, comments, captions, and dark mode.

    86 LibreTube alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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