Ad-free YouTube Alternatives

The best alternative to YouTube 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 so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to YouTube are NewPipe, BitChute, LBRY and Odysee.

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  1. PeerTube icon

    PeerTube

     542 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.

    75 PeerTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
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    38
    PeerTube vs YouTube Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Douze
    11

    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 a Video Streaming YouTube is a Share Videos Tool
    • PeerTube is Decentralized and Privacy focusedYouTube is not according to our users
  2. NewPipe icon

    NewPipe

     703 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.

    164 NewPipe alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • SoundCloud
    • YouTube Music
    • Flathub
    • Bandcamp
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • PeerTube
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Auto
    Trending,
     
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    39
    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
    11

    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
  3. BitChute icon

    BitChute

     159 likes

    BitChute is a peer to peer video sharing platform. Its mission is to put people and free speech first. It's free to join and create and upload your own videos to share with others.

    81 BitChute alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    BitChute screenshot 1
     
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    24
    BitChute vs YouTube Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Ehsan Mohammadi
    11

    Western censorship sucks! I couldn't believe it at first.

    Top Negative Comment
    DL300
    3

    Bitchute looked like an alternative to YouTube, but as we saw in the past two years; they are just as censorship-happy.

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    BitChute sucks, even YouTube alternatives can go very wrong, like Rumble, and BitChute of Anti-Free Speech comments.

    3 of 24 comments
    • BitChute is Free and ProprietaryYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
    • BitChute is DecentralizedYouTube is not according to our users
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  5. LBRY icon

    LBRY

     159 likes

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

    32 LBRY alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android Tablet
    • 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
    1

    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
  6. Odysee icon

    Odysee

     162 likes

    Launch your own channel | Watch and share videos.

    110 Odysee alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • F-Droid
    Odysee screenshot 1
     
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    6
    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.

    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
  7. Invidious icon

    Invidious

     213 likes

    Open-source YouTube alternative offers ad-free browsing with no registration or JS needed. Features video download, audio mode, subscription tools, and multi-language support. Export/import data, manage playlists without Google account, and access embedded support.

    64 Invidious alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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    Invidious vs YouTube Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    TerrifiedTyphlosion
    10

    As the description states, it is merely a frontend for YouTube. However, it comes with a lighter interface and blocks YouTube trackers and ads.

    Top Negative Comment
    Alexandre ZANNI
    7

    Invidious is not a video platform but a Youtube frontend.

    OnlyOpenSource
    Negative
    0

    Invidious is a YouTube privacy frontend not a video hosting site like YouTube.

    3 of 14 comments
    • Invidious is Free and Open SourceYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Invidious is a YouTube Client YouTube is a Share Videos Tool
    • Invidious is Privacy focused, Lightweight and DecentralizedYouTube is not according to our users
  8. VidLii icon

    VidLii

     79 likes

    This site mimics old YouTube and has the 2008 header and 2009 looking pages. This fixes many problems YouTube has, like lack of customization and community issues.

    84 VidLii alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Community Page
     
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    16
    VidLii vs YouTube Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    knotsnappy
    7

    This site fixes all of the problems that YouTube has and is run by good people.

    RemovedUser
    Positive
    0

    Recently, Vidlii was acquired by a neo-nazi, Kuznetsov.

    Exeref
    Positive
    0

    Vidlii has a great and active community, despite it having a relatively small user base. Getting in contact with staff is not difficult and they even have a partner program.

    3 of 16 comments
    • VidLii is Free and ProprietaryYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
    • VidLii is CustomizableYouTube is not according to our users
  9. FreeTube icon

    FreeTube

     295 likes

    FreeTube is an open source desktop YouTube player that lets you watch videos without ads and protects privacy by preventing Google tracking through cookies and JavaScript. Compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux, it stores data locally, recommends VPN/Tor for anonymity, and supports feature-rich viewing.

    95 FreeTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Subscriptions showcase
     
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    FreeTube vs YouTube Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    BorisF
    0

    Best YouTube third party client.

    Top Negative Comment
    energy1
    1

    FreeTube is a Youtube player. It directly relies on YouTube and so is not an alternative.

    Antimon
    Positive
    0

    Detailed customizability, ad and distraction blocking.

    3 of 7 comments
    • FreeTube is Free and Open SourceYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
    • FreeTube is a YouTube Client YouTube is a Share Videos Tool
    • FreeTube is Privacy focused and LightweightYouTube is not according to our users
  10. DTube icon

    DTube

     68 likes

    DTube is the first crypto-decentralized video platform, built on top of the Steemit and the IPFS peer-to-peer network.

    73 DTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    DTube screenshot 1
     
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    6
    DTube vs YouTube Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    OAKSIF0
    2

    Love it looks like youtube but its not. And I didn't know it was completly decentralized and open source! What a bonus!

    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    No censors, so you can listen to mrbeast swear all the time!

    Guest
    Positive
    -5

    Censor free, easy to use, and fun. Would recommend.

    3 of 6 comments
    • DTube is Free and Open SourceYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
    • DTube is DecentralizedYouTube is not according to our users
  11. ReVanced icon

    ReVanced

     111 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

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    ReVanced screenshot 1
     
  12. LibreTube icon

    LibreTube

     96 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.

    106 LibreTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    LibreTube screenshot 1
     
  13. Piped icon

    Piped

     86 likes

    Ad-free frontend to YouTube offering channel subscriptions without an account, multiple playlist import/export formats, SponsorBlock integration, picture-in-picture, and privacy features. No Google connection, supports dark mode, is open-source, and requires no email.

    75 Piped alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Trending page
     
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    2
    Piped vs YouTube Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    It's much nicer than Invidious. Piped is not a full YouTube alternative like LBRY, but rather a frontend that allows you to watch YouTube and only connecting to googleapis.com (not googlevideo.com like Invidious). It also has the craziest ad blocker ever. When you watch a video and they say, now it's time for a word from our sponsor or something like that, it fast forwards to the end of that part. It's insane, I have no idea how they pull that off!

    RemovedUser
    Positive
    0

    If you want to watch YouTube content but don't like ads and Google's invasive data collection, you should definitely try Piped. It's super fast (faster than Invidious in my experience) and the Preferences allow users to enable SponsorBlock, an open-source crowdsourced platform that skips sponsored segments automatically, so that you never have to hear "this video is sponsored by RandomVPN" ever again. It's highly customizable, very similar to NewPipe.

    • Piped is Free and Open SourceYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Piped is a YouTube Client YouTube is a Share Videos Tool
    • Piped is Privacy focused and LightweightYouTube is not according to our users
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