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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A video-sharing platform allowing users to upload, view, and share videos, including clips, music videos, and educational content.

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YouTube alternatives page was last updated Mar 26, 2025
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  1. NewTube icon

    NewTube

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    "NewTube is a YouTube alternative powered by open-source software. NewTube is designed to be as efficient and effortless as possible from a user's perspective.".

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    NewTube screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last release is from 2020 and the last update is from September 2022.

    NewTube Features

    1.  Resizable video
    2.  Web-Based

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    Gyawun

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    Gyawun (Formerly Vibe Music) lets you play (almost) any song or video from YouTube Music and JioSaavn. You can search for songs and playlists, reorder songs in playlist or queue, and also have the...

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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Support for Gestures
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Background Music

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  4. PlasmaTube icon

    PlasmaTube

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    PlasmaTube is YouTube video player based on libmpv and youtube-dl for Linux/Linux mobile. PlasmaTube allows you to watch YouTube videos on your phone or desktop using a elegant user interface integrated with...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • Plasma Mobile
    PlasmaTube screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Picture in Picture
    5.  Cloud Sync

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    Comments about PlasmaTube as an Alternative to YouTube
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    Positive •Oct 13, 2024
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    Although the playback picture quality is poor, it works!

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    • PlasmaTube is Free and Open SourceYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
    • PlasmaTube is Privacy focused and LightweightYouTube is not according to our users
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    zap.stream

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    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...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Live Broadcasting
    2.  React

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    VacuumTube

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    VacuumTube is an unofficial open source "port" of YouTube Leanback (the TV version of YouTube) to the desktop, with a built-in adblocker. It is the best way to experience the TV interface on your computer or Steam Deck.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Windows
    VacuumTube screenshot 1

    VacuumTube Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Built-in Ad-blocker

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    NewFlow

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    NewFlow is a free YouTube client for Desktop. NewFlow inspired from NewPipe. NewFlow is for Windows/Linux.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • BD flagBangladesh

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Video Viewer

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Support for 4K
    4.  Picture in Picture
    5.  Cross-Platform

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  9. Namida icon

    Namida

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    A Beautiful and Feature-rich Music & Video Player with Youtube Support, Built in Flutter.

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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Namida screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  File Tagging
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  MP3 Downloader
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Support for Gestures
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Personalized Recommendations
    10.  Lossless Audio

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