YouTube Alternatives for Windows

YouTube is not available for Windows but there are plenty of alternatives that run on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows alternative is FreeTube, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to YouTube and many of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to YouTube are NouTube, LBRY, Flow (YouTube Client) and OpenTubeX.

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  1. Infomaniak VOD/AOD icon

    Infomaniak VOD/AOD

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    Store and stream unlimited video and audio in any format without restrictions on file size or viewers, customize your player, organize files, insert ads, embed on any site, monitor analytics, and monetize audio by sharing on blogs, websites, and social networks.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • CH flagSwitzerland
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  2. GUDSHO icon

    GUDSHO

     1 like

    Empower your video endeavors with an effortless hosting and broadcasting platform offering endless possibilities for media enterprises, fitness experts, and more. Leverage over 50 features including limitless hosting, live streaming, analytics, editing tools, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • IN flagIndia
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  4. Uscreen icon

    Uscreen

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    Uscreen is an all-in-one membership platform built for video creators to launch paid memberships that include an on-demand video library, live streaming capabilities, and their own community space, all in their own branded site and OTT apps.

    16 Uscreen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Chrome OS
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Fire TV
    • Roku
    • US flagUnited States
    Video Catalog Setup
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    Infomaniak VOD/AOD

    Store and stream unlimited video and audio in any format without restrictions on file size or viewers, customize your player, organize files, insert ads, embed on any site, monitor analytics, and monetize audio by sharing on blog...

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  6. Hyper 8 icon

    Hyper 8

     2 likes

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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU
    Classic split playlist layout with the video player on the left side (bigger) and a list of the videos in the playlist on the right side (including thumbnails, video durations, etc.)
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  7. SubtleTV icon

    SubtleTV

     1 like

    SubtleTV helps you find the best videos to watch from Reddit and other social sites.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    SubtleTV screenshot 1
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  9. Youta icon

    Youta

     1 like

    Lightweight audio player for YouTube (and many others), podcasts, radio and local files, with terminal and desktop interfaces.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • BY flagBelarus
    30-second Youta demo: terminal interface, then desktop GUI with labelled sample data and simulated playback.
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  10. Zattoo icon

    Zattoo

     35 likes

    Zattoo streams TV content live or on demand over the internet on your TV device. Limited to Germany, Switzerland and Austria.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
    • Apple TV
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • CH flagSwitzerland
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  11. Dubb icon

    Dubb

     1 like

    Record and share screen, webcam and mobile videos in Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail, Linkedin, Instagram, Twitter, SMS and more.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    Dubb screenshot 1
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  12. Inout Videos icon

    Inout Videos

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    Video posting and sharing portal. YouTube & Metacafe Clone Script. Start a video portal for your website.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    Inout Videos screenshot 1
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  13. Playlist Wiper icon

    Playlist Wiper

     1 like

    Playlist Wiper is a lightweight desktop automation tool designed to solve a specific problem: YouTube's missing 'Delete All' button for the Watch Later playlist.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • MY flagMalaysia
    Playlist Wiper screenshot 1
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  14. Twitch Retold icon

    Twitch Retold

     2 likes

    Twitch Retold is a desktop/Android version of Twitch that includes all the features needed to provide the best possible user experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    Retold VOD
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  15. Magine icon

    Magine

     3 likes

    Television like you always wished for.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Xbox
    • Windows Mobile
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