YouTube AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Live Streaming Tools and Services

The best Live Streaming 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 many of them are Live Streaming Tools and Services so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Live Streaming Tools and Service alternatives to YouTube are NewPipe, BitChute, Odysee and Dailymotion.

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  1. PeerTube icon

    PeerTube

     534 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.

    70 PeerTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    New video UI
     
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    PeerTube vs YouTube Comments
    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
    • PeerTube is Free and Open SourceYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
    • PeerTube is Decentralized and Privacy focusedYouTube is not according to our users
  2. NewPipe icon

    NewPipe

     678 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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    NewPipe vs YouTube Comments
    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
    • NewPipe is Free and Open SourceYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
    • NewPipe is Privacy focused and LightweightYouTube is not according to our users
  4. BitChute icon

    BitChute

     155 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.

    80 BitChute alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    BitChute screenshot 1
     
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    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.

    Navi
    Negative
    1

    About as untrustworthy a site as YouTube.

    3 of 23 comments
    • BitChute is Free and ProprietaryYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
    • BitChute is DecentralizedYouTube is not according to our users
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  6. Odysee icon

    Odysee

     149 likes

    Launch your own channel | Watch and share videos.

    111 Odysee alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    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. Dailymotion icon

    Dailymotion

     176 likes

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

    77 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
    Dailymotion screenshot 1
     
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    Dailymotion vs YouTube Comments
    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
    • Dailymotion is Free and ProprietaryYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
  8. DTube icon

    DTube

     65 likes

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

    74 DTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    DTube screenshot 1
     
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    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!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -5

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 6 comments
    • DTube is Free and Open SourceYouTube is Freemium and Proprietary
    • DTube is DecentralizedYouTube is not according to our users
  10. Twitch icon

    Twitch

     160 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
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    • Playstation
    • Fire TV
    • Xbox
    The new Twitch design since September 26 2019
     
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    Twitch vs YouTube Comments
    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.

    • Twitch is Freemium and ProprietaryYouTube is also Freemium and Proprietary
  11. Bilibili icon

    Bilibili

     5 likes

    Bilibili is an ad-free video-sharing website and this website allows users to upload, view and share their own videos for free, also they provide licenced anime and donghua titles through their website.

    70 Bilibili alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android TV
    Bilibili screenshot 1
     
  12. Kick icon

    Kick

     11 likes

    Kick.com is a live-streaming platform hosting all types of entertainment content and broadcasts. Kick aims to give the power and revenues back to the content creators, events and sports rightsholders, helping them with the right tools and income split to monetise and grow their...

    62 Kick alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Kick screenshot 1
     
  13. Picarto.TV icon

    Picarto.TV

     12 likes

    Picarto.TV is the world's leading video platform and community for artists. Our goal is to connect artists and their supporters by providing a place to let artists in their craft broadcast, watch, and chat, all from around the globe.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Picarto.TV screenshot 1
     
  14. zap.stream icon

    zap.stream

     4 likes

    Zap.stream is a live-streaming platform that offers real-time broadcasting with built-in monetization, allowing creators to earn directly from their audience. It emphasizes privacy, decentralization, and direct control over content, giving users more freedom and security...

    47 zap.stream alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  15. Infomaniak VOD/AOD icon

    Infomaniak VOD/AOD

     Like

    Store and stream your recorded video content and audio content, regardless of its size or the number of simultaneous users.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    Infomaniak VOD/AOD screenshot 1
     
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