Open Source YouTube Alternatives

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. SkyTube icon

    SkyTube

     60 likes

    Open source Android client for viewing YouTube videos with ad-free playback, advanced blockers, offline downloads, swipe gesture controls, channel subscriptions without a YouTube account, SponsorBlock support, and privacy features, all without requiring Google services.

    84 SkyTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
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    SkyTube vs YouTube Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    3

    No ads, you don't need an account to star or subscribe because they have an offline database that keeps track.

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

    It is an alternative to the YouTube mobile app, not YouTube itself.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    energy1
    Negative
    -2

    It relies on YouTube to function, so it is in no way an alternative.

    3 of 6 comments
    • SkyTube is Free and Open SourceYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
    • SkyTube is Privacy focused and LightweightYouTube is not according to our users
  2. NouTube icon

    NouTube

     36 likes

    Offers ad-free access to both video and music streaming, enables background playback, manages playlists and libraries without login, hides shorts, and is open-source for enhanced privacy and control across platforms, serving as an alternative to default clients.

    37 NouTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  3. diVine icon

    diVine

     15 likes

    Short-form video app reviving six-second looping format, blending restored archive of 100,000+ historic clips with new user posts, all running on decentralized Nostr protocol. Authenticity is upheld by cryptographic checks, enabling only verified device uploads.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  4. AVideo icon

    AVideo

     18 likes

    It is an open source solution that is freely available to everyone. It's written in PHP and you can create your own video sharing site and stream Live videos for free.

    92 AVideo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    • Docker
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    AVideo vs YouTube Comments
    danielneto1
    Positive
    0

    Very clear layout and help

    Guest
    Negative
    -8

    YouPHPTube is primarily for downloading videos from a url.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • AVideo is Free and Open SourceYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
  5. WeTube icon

    WeTube

     21 likes

    Enjoy a streamlined YouTube experience with free, open-source software that skips ads, supports background play, 4K resolution, live streams, dark mode, and more, without needing an account.

    47 WeTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  6. Simple Tube icon

    Simple Tube

     15 likes

    A Material 3 YouTube Music client with offline downloads, ad-free background play, account synchronization, local play, enhanced metadata, Android Auto support, LRC lyrics, and sound adjustments.

    74 Simple Tube alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Auto
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  8. Fluxtube icon

    Fluxtube

     17 likes

    Private, ad-free client for YouTube videos, supporting channel subscriptions, comment reading, video saving, dislike count, live streams, multi-language interface, regional preferences, audio selection options, and playback up to 4K resolution.

    76 Fluxtube alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  9. PipePipe icon

    PipePipe

     31 likes

    Provides an alternative Android streaming experience for various video platforms, featuring ad-free viewing, SponsorBlock, danmaku chat overlays, advanced filtering, playlist downloads, music player mode, AV1/VP9 support, enhanced privacy, and background playback.

    75 PipePipe alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  10. Unwatched for YouTube icon

    Unwatched for YouTube

     17 likes

    RSS-based YouTube player for iOS, macOS, and tvOS with user-defined video queues, automated channel following, manual triage, YouTube Shorts hiding, playback speed settings per channel, chapter navigation, PiP, drag-and-drop, shortcut support, notifications, and sync.

    17 Unwatched for YouTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple TV
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  12. Pipeline icon

    Pipeline

     12 likes

    Watch and download videos from YouTube and PeerTube on Linux, aggregate all subscription feeds, filter undesired items, manage watch-later lists, import subscriptions, choose any player, and enjoy an adaptive, user-friendly layout designed for any screen size.

    73 Pipeline alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
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  13. Minitube icon

    Minitube

     57 likes

    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.

    73 Minitube alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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