The Best Open Source YouTube AlternativesTop Video Sharing Tools & Video Streaming Apps like YouTube

The best open source alternative to YouTube is PeerTube. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to YouTube and loads of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to YouTube are NewPipe, LBRY, Invidious and Odysee.

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  1. PeerTube icon

    PeerTube

     524 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.

    72 PeerTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    New video UI
     
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    38
    PeerTube vs YouTube Comments
    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
    1

    Ad-free, decentralized alternative to share videos.

    3 of 38 comments
    • PeerTube is Free and Open SourceYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
    • PeerTube is Privacy focusedYouTube is not according to our users
  2. NewPipe icon

    NewPipe

     665 likes

    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.

    150 NewPipe alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • SoundCloud
    • YouTube Music
    • Flathub
    • Bandcamp
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • PeerTube
    Trending,
     
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    39
    NewPipe vs YouTube Comments
    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.

    3 of 39 comments
    • NewPipe is Free and Open SourceYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
    • NewPipe is Privacy focused and LightweightYouTube is not according to our users
  3. LBRY icon

    LBRY

     154 likes

    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 (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    LBRY screenshot 1
     
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    LBRY vs YouTube Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Rodney42
    2

    It allows you to upload unlimited amounts of video.

    Top Negative Comment
    takitzis
    -1

    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.

    3 of 20 comments
    • LBRY is Free and Open SourceYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
    • LBRY is Privacy focusedYouTube is not according to our users
  4. Invidious icon

    Invidious

     199 likes

    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.

    57 Invidious alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    Invidious screenshot 1
     
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    Invidious vs YouTube Comments
    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.

    3 of 14 comments
    • Invidious is Free and Open SourceYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Invidious is Privacy focused and LightweightYouTube is not according to our users
  5. Odysee icon

    Odysee

     145 likes

    Launch your own channel | Watch and share videos.

    113 Odysee alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • F-Droid
    Odysee screenshot 1
     
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    6
    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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 6 comments
    • Odysee is Freemium and Open SourceYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Odysee is Privacy focusedYouTube is not according to our users
  6. FreeTube icon

    FreeTube

     274 likes

    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.

    82 FreeTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Subscriptions showcase
     
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    7
    FreeTube vs YouTube Comments
    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.

    3 of 7 comments
    • FreeTube is Free and Open SourceYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
    • FreeTube is Privacy focused and LightweightYouTube is not according to our users
  8. DTube icon

    DTube

     64 likes

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

    76 DTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    DTube screenshot 1
     
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    6
    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!

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

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 6 comments
    • DTube is Free and Open SourceYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
  9. MediaGoblin icon

    MediaGoblin

     100 likes

    MediaGoblin is a free software media publishing platform that anyone can run. You can think of it as a decentralized alternative to Flickr, YouTube, SoundCloud, etc.

    59 MediaGoblin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Sandstorm
    A User profile and their corresponding galleries
     
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    MediaGoblin vs YouTube Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    12

    It is a free/libre software that respects your freedom and the freedom of your personal data.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    -1

    Poor in content, unused, not immediately clear, important structural difference that are not obvious.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    -10

    Clueless how it works and it would not upload my video when I tried the demo so there was no way to figure it out.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 5 comments
    • MediaGoblin is Free and Open SourceYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
  10. ReVanced icon

    ReVanced

     97 likes

    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.

    51 ReVanced alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    ReVanced screenshot 1
     
  11. LibreTube icon

    LibreTube

     83 likes

    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.

    92 LibreTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    LibreTube screenshot 1
     
  12. Piped icon

    Piped

     77 likes

    Ad-free frontend to YouTube offering channel subscriptions without an account, multiple playlist import/export formats, SponsorBlock integration, picture-in-picture, and privacy features. No Google connection, supports dark mode, is open-source, and requires no email.

    66 Piped alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Trending page
     
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    2
    Piped vs YouTube Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    It's much nicer than Invidious. Piped is not a full YouTube alternative like LBRY, but rather a frontend that allows you to watch YouTube and only connecting to googleapis.com (not googlevideo.com like Invidious). It also has the craziest ad blocker ever. When you watch a video and they say, now it's time for a word from our sponsor or something like that, it fast forwards to the end of that part. It's insane, I have no idea how they pull that off!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    RemovedUser
    Positive
    0

    If you want to watch YouTube content but don't like ads and Google's invasive data collection, you should definitely try Piped. It's super fast (faster than Invidious in my experience) and the Preferences allow users to enable SponsorBlock, an open-source crowdsourced platform that skips sponsored segments automatically, so that you never have to hear "this video is sponsored by RandomVPN" ever again. It's highly customizable, very similar to NewPipe.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Piped is Free and Open SourceYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Piped is Privacy focused and LightweightYouTube is not according to our users
  13. SmartTube icon

    SmartTube

     63 likes

    Advanced player for Android TVs and TV boxes offering 8K video, 60fps, HDR, adjustable playback speed, SponsorBlock, ad-free viewing, customizable buttons, live chat reading, account login, casting support, no reliance on Google Services, and open source.

    36 SmartTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android TV
    • Fire TV
    SmartTube screenshot 1
     
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    1
    SmartTube vs YouTube Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    no ads, no censorship, no algo.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • SmartTube is Free and Open SourceYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
    • SmartTube is Privacy focused and LightweightYouTube is not according to our users
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