YouTube AlternativesOnly apps categorised as YouTube Clients for Android

There are many alternatives to YouTube for Android if you are looking for a replacement. The best Android YouTube Client alternative is NewPipe, 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 YouTube Clients available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android YouTube Client alternatives to YouTube are ReVanced, LibreTube, NouTube and SkyTube.

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  1. NewPipe icon

    NewPipe

     709 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.

    165 NewPipe alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • SoundCloud
    • Android Auto
    • YouTube Music
    • Flathub
    • Bandcamp
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • PeerTube
    • OpenAPK
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    NewPipe vs YouTube Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Danilo Venom
    13

    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
    12

    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 a YouTube Downloader YouTube is a Share Videos Tool
    • NewPipe is Privacy focused and LightweightYouTube is not according to our users
  2. ReVanced icon

    ReVanced

     113 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.

    57 ReVanced alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
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  3. LibreTube icon

    LibreTube

     97 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.

    108 LibreTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  4. NouTube icon

    NouTube

     43 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.

    49 NouTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
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  5. SkyTube icon

    SkyTube

     63 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.

    96 SkyTube alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    6

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

    energy1
    Negative
    -1

    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 a YouTube Client YouTube is a Share Videos Tool
    • SkyTube is Privacy focused and LightweightYouTube is not according to our users
  6. Morphe icon

    Morphe

     15 likes

    Morphe is an Android app modification tool. It allows you to change how apps work, look, and behave beyond their original design. Build new functionality, remove limitations, and tailor apps to your needs.

    19 Morphe alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Android
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  7. WeTube icon

    WeTube

     23 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.

    60 WeTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  8. PipePipe icon

    PipePipe

     38 likes

    Provides an alternative Android streaming experience for various video platforms, featuring ad-free viewing, SponsorBlock, danmaku chat overlays, advanced filtering, playlist downloads, music player mode, AV1/VP9 support, enhanced privacy, and background playback.

    82 PipePipe alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  9. Flow (YouTube Client) icon

    Flow (YouTube Client)

     10 likes

    Android YouTube and music client with a 100% local recommendation engine, sponsor/ad skipping, DeArrow, RYD, advanced video playback, lyrics, customizable subtitles, library management, no ads or tracking, import/export options, and open-source privacy tools.

    60 Flow (YouTube Client) alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Flow (YouTube Client) vs YouTube Comments
    hbby1
    Positive
    0

    Recommended page and tailored to your likes and dislikes + screen casting!

    • Flow (YouTube Client) is Free and Open SourceYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Flow (YouTube Client) is a YouTube Client YouTube is a Share Videos Tool
  10. 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.

    88 Fluxtube alternatives

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  12. litube icon

    litube

     10 likes

    Lightweight Android app offering YouTube video access with support for background playback, sponsor ad and video ad blocking, direct downloads of videos, audio or thumbnails, playback progress memory, hiding Shorts, dislike counts, and minimal battery impact.

    57 litube alternatives

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
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