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 Feb 19, 2025
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  1. SMTube icon

    SMTube

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    Free Youtube browser for SMPlayer which allows to browse, search and play YouTube videos. No flash needed!

    45 SMTube alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • SMPlayer
    • VLC media player
    • MPlayer
    SMTube screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest version (21.10.0) is from October 2021.

    SMTube Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  VLC

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  2. Channels Stack icon

    Channels Stack

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    The curated library of YouTube educational channels. It' is a place for curious people with a huge passion for self-education. Here you can find channels that teach how to code, play guitar, design a website, even make cakes and much more!

    5 Channels Stack alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    Channels Stack screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The website has been removed

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  No Coding Required

    Channels Stack VS YouTube

     
  4. Hyper 8 icon

    Hyper 8

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    Hyper 8 Video System - A static site generator for video.

    8 Hyper 8 alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    Hyper 8 screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Publishing

    Hyper 8 VS YouTube

     
  5. DevTube icon

    DevTube

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    Enjoy the best tech conference videos, webinars and tutorials and share it with friends, colleagues, and the world.

    74 DevTube alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Discontinued

    This repository has been archived by the owner on Jun 3, 2022.

    DevTube Features

    1.  Media Streaming

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  6. uYouPlus icon

    uYouPlus

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    uYouPlus is a modded version of YouTube providing features such as AdBlock, SponsorBlock and Downloads for iOS/iPadOS. uYou has so many features, such as Background playback, Download manager, Setting default Video Quality for...

    23 uYouPlus alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • VN flagVietnam

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    uYouPlus screenshot 1

    uYouPlus Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Picture in Picture
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Convert YouTube videos to Mp3
    6.  Convert YouTube videos to Mp4

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  7. uYouEnhanced icon

    uYouEnhanced

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    The best Tweak downloads for the YouTube App. (uYou/uYouPlus/uYouEnhanced YouTubeReborn/YouTubeRebornPlus)

    35 uYouEnhanced alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • AltStore

    uYouEnhanced VS YouTube

     
  9. PsTube icon

    PsTube

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    PsTube (old name: FluTube) is YouTube vierwer/downloader made using flutter for Multi-platforms.

    47 PsTube alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Debian
    PsTube screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode

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