YouTube Alternatives for Android

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

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  1. PeerTube icon

    PeerTube

     519 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.

    73 PeerTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
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    Comments about PeerTube as an Alternative to YouTube
    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.
    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
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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 Privacy focusedYouTube is not according to our users
  2. NewPipe icon

    NewPipe

     655 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

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • SoundCloud
    • YouTube Music
    • Flathub
    • Bandcamp
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • PeerTube
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    Comments about NewPipe as an Alternative to YouTube
    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.
    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
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    • Most users think NewPipe is a great YouTube alternative.

    • 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

     155 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
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    Comments about LBRY as an Alternative to YouTube
    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.
    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
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    • Almost everyone thinks LBRY is a great YouTube alternative.

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

    • LBRY is Free and Open SourceYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
    • LBRY is Privacy focusedYouTube is not according to our users
  4. Vimeo icon

    Vimeo

     423 likes

    Vimeo is the best way to get your videos online in the highest quality with great tools to share publicly or privately.

    103 Vimeo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • Apple TV
    • Kindle Fire
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    Comments about Vimeo as an Alternative to YouTube
    Comment summary: Vimeo offers high-quality videos and a platform targeted more towards indie filmmakers and creatives compared to YouTube. Opinions on Vimeo vary, with some appreciating the artistic content and others criticizing limitations like its business model, search functionality, and user interface. Users are divided on Vimeo's monetization approach, while YouTube remains a preferred choice for its mainstream appeal and daily usability.
    Top Positive Comment
    Paul Karpo
    9

    Only if we talk about YT as video hosting for companies or frellancers, then Vimeo is a great one!

    Top Negative Comment
    stranger195
    7

    There are upload limits and it caters to a different audience

    NickThe_Statistic
    Positive
    0

    My experience with Vimeo was terrible. Just unheard at all. Yes they seem to have their head up a NY butt there. All this artsy fartsy stuff, and you can't get heard at all. I may as well be on YouTube as this shady website that ghosted the heck out of me.

    3 of 17 comments
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    • Most users think Vimeo is a great YouTube alternative.

    • Vimeo is Freemium and ProprietaryYouTube is also Freemium and Proprietary
  5. Odysee icon

    Odysee

     146 likes

    Launch your own channel | Watch and share videos.

    114 Odysee alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    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
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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 Privacy focusedYouTube is not according to our users
  6. Dailymotion icon

    Dailymotion

     175 likes

    Dailymotion is a video sharing service website, headquartered in the 18th arrondissement, Paris, France.

    80 Dailymotion alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • Kindle Fire
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    Comments about Dailymotion as an Alternative to YouTube
    Comment summary: Dailymotion is praised as a solid alternative to YouTube, offering unique content, and looser terms of service. It attracts users with features for managing and monetizing videos, despite being limited by the absence of community-building features like comments and livestream options. Users appreciate its independence from Google, but some users report technical issues like slow uploads and crashes.
    Top Positive Comment
    Gigi Barly
    12

    Sometimes i found vids here which i dont find at youtube

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    14

    Dailymotion doesn't have the comments section on a video as Youtube and removed the livestream option.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Kai Liu
    Positive
    0

    I watched a lot of great Asian dramas on DailyMotion, great alternative

    3 of 10 comments
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    • Most users think Dailymotion is a great YouTube alternative.

    • Dailymotion is Free and ProprietaryYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
  8. ReVanced icon

    ReVanced

     94 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.

    52 ReVanced alternatives

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    • Android
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  9. LibreTube icon

    LibreTube

     82 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.

    90 LibreTube alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  10. SkyTube icon

    SkyTube

     59 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.

    86 SkyTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
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    Comments about SkyTube as an Alternative to YouTube
    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
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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 Privacy focused and LightweightYouTube is not according to our users
  11. Twitch icon

    Twitch

     159 likes

    Broadcast live gaming content, esports, creative arts, and IRL streams with real-time audience interaction, subscriptions, ads, and donations, fostering a global community.

    64 Twitch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    • Playstation
    • Fire TV
    • Xbox
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    Comments about Twitch as an Alternative to YouTube
    Val
    1

    Twitch is more focused on livestreaming content, while YouTube is generally more so with videos. In terms of YouTube live though, Twitch would be a good alternative.

    Marcus Holloway
    Positive
    0

    Twitch is not at all similar to YouTube. It is for streaming games.

    YouTube Icon
    Twitch icon

    • Some users think Twitch is a great YouTube alternative, some don't.

    • Twitch is Freemium and ProprietaryYouTube is also Freemium and Proprietary
  12. NouTube icon

    NouTube

     33 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.

    40 NouTube alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  13. 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.

    93 AVideo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    • Docker
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    Comments about AVideo as an Alternative to YouTube
    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.
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    AVideo icon

    • Most users think AVideo is a great YouTube alternative.

    • AVideo is Free and Open SourceYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
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