Open Source YouTube Alternatives for Android

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

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  1. PeerTube icon

    PeerTube

     534 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.

    70 PeerTube alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    New video UI
     
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    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 Decentralized and Privacy focusedYouTube is not according to our users
  2. NewPipe icon

    NewPipe

     678 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.

    148 NewPipe alternatives

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    • Android
    • SoundCloud
    • YouTube Music
    • Flathub
    • Bandcamp
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • PeerTube
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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

     156 likes

    LBRY is the first digital marketplace to be controlled by the market's participants rather than a corporation or other 3rd-party.

    30 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 Decentralized and Privacy focusedYouTube is not according to our users
  4. Odysee icon

    Odysee

     149 likes

    Launch your own channel | Watch and share videos.

    111 Odysee alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • F-Droid
    Odysee screenshot 1
     
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    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 Decentralized and Privacy focusedYouTube is not according to our users
  5. ReVanced icon

    ReVanced

     103 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.

    50 ReVanced alternatives

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    • Android
    ReVanced screenshot 1
     
  6. LibreTube icon

    LibreTube

     88 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

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    LibreTube screenshot 1
     
  8. 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

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
    SkyTube screenshot 1
     
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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
  9. 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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    NouTube screenshot 1
     
  10. 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
    AVideo screenshot 1
     
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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
  11. 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)

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    WeTube screenshot 1
     
  12. 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

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Auto
    Simple Tube screenshot 1
     
  13. 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

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Fluxtube screenshot 1
     
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