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 YouTube ReVanced.

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  1. PeerTube icon
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    PeerTube

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    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.

    73 PeerTube alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • iPhone
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    Properties

    1.  Free Speech
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Live Streaming
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  Video Hosting
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Peer-To-Peer
    6.  Share Videos
    7.  Federated
    8. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    9.  GNU/linux-libre
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Support for HD videos
    12.  Support for WebTorrent
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    Comment summary: PeerTube is appreciated as an open-source, decentralized alternative to YouTube, offering privacy control and ad-free viewing. Positive comments highlight its federated nature, allowing individual hosting and linking with other instances. Users appreciate its potential for content creators and as a self-hostable video-sharing option. However, criticisms include limited content, performance issues, and a more complicated user experience compared to YouTube.
    Douze

    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 !

    Top positive comment •May 14, 2022
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    maurosoft391

    it's not a good alternative. depsite it's open source and ad-free, there are way to less videos compare to youtube. some searches came out with zero match or no videos at all.

    Top negative comment •Jul 16, 2024
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    Festo

    Ad-free, decentralized alternative to share videos.

    Positive comment •Jan 2, 2025
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    • Almost everyone thinks PeerTube is a great YouTube alternative.

    • PeerTube is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & Self-Hosted alternative to YouTube.

    • PeerTube is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to YouTube.

    • PeerTube is Free and Open SourceYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
    • PeerTube is Decentralized and Privacy focusedYouTube is not according to our users
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    NewPipe

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    NewPipe is a lightweight YouTube front-end for Android. Also YouTube Music . Beta support for SoundCloud , .

    136 NewPipe alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • SoundCloud
    • YouTube Music
    • Bandcamp
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • PeerTube
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Subscriptions
    Bookmarks
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  YouTube Downloader
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  YouTube background listening
    4.  Video Download
    5.  Background playing
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Convert YouTube videos to Mp3
    8.  Convert YouTube videos to Mp4
    9.  Allows subscriptions
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Background Music
    12.  Reduce mobile data usage
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    Comment summary: NewPipe is often praised as a privacy-focused, ad-free alternative to the YouTube app, allowing users to download videos and play them in the background. However, it remains a YouTube client rather than an independent video platform. Several users emphasize that while it offers a de-Googled experience, it still relies on YouTube for content. Consequently, it is not considered a full alternative to YouTube itself, but rather a different interface for accessing YouTube's services.
    Danilo_Venom

    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 positive comment •Aug 5, 2019
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    Alexandre ZANNI

    NewPipe is not a video platform but a front-end client for Youtube.

    Top negative comment •Apr 13, 2023
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    Guest

    no ads, can listen while the app is in background for free

    Positive comment •Dec 19, 2024
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    • Most users think NewPipe is a great YouTube alternative.

    • NewPipe is the most popular Linux alternative to YouTube.

    • NewPipe is Free and Open SourceYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
    • NewPipe is Privacy focused and LightweightYouTube is not according to our users
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    LBRY

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

    31 LBRY alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Based on Blockchain
    4.  Share Videos
    5.  Donations
    6.  Desktop Application
    7.  DRM Free
    8.  Video upload
    9.  Anonymous Commenting
    10.  Staking
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  Dark Mode
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    Comment summary: LBRY is praised as a decentralized, privacy-focused alternative to YouTube that offers open-source features, unlimited video uploads, privacy, and monetization through cryptocurrency rewards. Some users find the platform's interface confusing and express concerns about video visibility and the transition to Odysee. The transition has garnered mixed reactions, with some noting improvements and others highlighting limitations like unclear payment models.
    Rodney42

    It allows you to upload unlimited amounts of video.

    Top positive comment •Jan 31, 2020
    2
    takitzis

    LBRY video interface has moved to Odyssee, so no more is a Youtube alternative

    Top negative comment •Dec 1, 2021
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    Guest

    Modern and room for more features and growth.

    Positive comment •May 8, 2024
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    • Almost everyone thinks LBRY is a great YouTube alternative.

    • LBRY is the most popular Windows, Mac & iPad alternative to YouTube.

    • LBRY is Free and Open SourceYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
    • LBRY is Decentralized and Privacy focusedYouTube is not according to our users
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    Odysee

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    Launch your own channel | Watch and share videos.

    120 Odysee alternatives
    Odysee screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Watch videos
    2.  Live Streaming
    3.  Web-Based
    4.  Video Hosting
    5.  Share Videos
    6.  Create Playlist
    7.  Donations
    8.  Cryptocurrency support
    9.  Decentralized
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  TV Streaming
    12.  No registration required
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    bchpls

    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.

    Top positive comment •Aug 21, 2022
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    Shaz Shah

    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.

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    RemovedUser

    It sucks, but man is it way better than Youtube.

    Positive comment •Nov 2, 2022
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    • Almost everyone thinks Odysee is a great YouTube alternative.

    • Odysee is Freemium and Open SourceYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Odysee is Decentralized and Privacy focusedYouTube is not according to our users
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    YouTube ReVanced

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    Continuing the legacy of Vanced for YouTube, It includes No Ads and Sponsor Block, Background Playback, Auto Repeat, Return YouTube Dislike, Download videos.

    36 YouTube ReVanced alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Watch videos
    4.  YouTube background listening
    5.  Picture in Picture
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Support for 4K
    8.  Chromecast Support
    9.  Background playing
    10.  MP3 Downloader
    11.  Personalized Recommendations
    12. SponsorBlock icon  SponsorBlock Integration
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    LibreTube

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    LibreTube is an alternative frontend to YouTube / YouTube Music for Android. It's Free and Open Source.

    72 LibreTube alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Support for subtitles
    5.  Picture in Picture
    6.  Support for 4K
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Works Offline
    9. SponsorBlock icon  SponsorBlock Integration
    10.  Chromecast Support
    11.  Cloud Sync
    12.  MP3 Downloader
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    SkyTube

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    SkyTube is an app that lets you watch YouTube videos on your Android device without ads, sign-in, or Google services. It has some features that the official YouTube app does not have.

    79 SkyTube alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  YouTube background listening
    3.  Content Filtering
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Picture in Picture
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Windows to Apple TV
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    Guest

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

    Top positive comment •May 9, 2017
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    Guest

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

    Top negative comment •May 29, 2018
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    energy1

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

    Negative comment •Jun 6, 2019
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    • Some users think SkyTube is a great YouTube alternative, some don't.

    • SkyTube is Free and Open SourceYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
    • SkyTube is Lightweight and Privacy focusedYouTube is not according to our users
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