FreeTube AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Video Streaming Apps

The best Video Streaming alternative to FreeTube is NewPipe, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to FreeTube and many of them are Video Streaming Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Video Streaming App alternatives to FreeTube are YouTube, Invidious, LibreTube and Piped.

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  1. 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.

    146 NewPipe alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • SoundCloud
    • YouTube Music
    • Flathub
    • Bandcamp
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • PeerTube
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    Comments about NewPipe as an Alternative to FreeTube
    Hermann
    Positive
    1

    Newpipe is for Android, Freetube for Desktop. Therefor it's not really an alternative

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    different platforms. NewPipe is for android and freetube is for desktop

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

    This app is so good as a perfect YouTube player and downloader without any ads

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

    • Almost everyone thinks NewPipe is a great FreeTube alternative.

    • NewPipe is Free and Open SourceFreeTube is also Free and Open Source
  2. YouTube icon

    YouTube

     1798 likes

    A video-sharing website where users can upload, view, and share various types of videos, including TV clips, music videos, vlogs, and educational content. Offers ad-free viewing, original shows, and offline access through a paid membership.

    171 YouTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple TV
    • KaiOS
    • Fire TV
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox
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    Comments about YouTube as an Alternative to FreeTube
    Guest
    Negative
    2

    youtube does not promote or support aN open and free method of true downloads even if paid for.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    YouTube icon
    YouTube icon
    • YouTube is Freemium and ProprietaryFreeTube is Free and Open Source
  3. Invidious icon

    Invidious

     198 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.

    56 Invidious alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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    Comments about Invidious as an Alternative to FreeTube
    RemovedUser
    Positive
    1

    Static site design. I always wanted that.. Thank you..

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

    • Almost everyone thinks Invidious is a great FreeTube alternative.

    • Invidious is Free and Open SourceFreeTube is also Free and Open Source
  4. 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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Piped

     77 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.

    66 Piped alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Trending page
     
  6. Grayjay icon

    Grayjay

     62 likes

    Multi-platform streaming client supporting YouTube, Twitch, Odysee, Rumble, PeerTube, Dailymotion, Patreon, Kick, and more, featuring a unified feed, playlist import, live chat, background play, offline downloads, local playlist management, and device casting.

    34 Grayjay alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
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    StreamFab Video Downloader

    Download and enjoy your favorite videos offline with DVDFab Downloader - versatile, high-speed, and compatible with all major streaming platforms.

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    SmartTube

     62 likes

    Advanced player for Android TVs and TV boxes offering 8K video, 60fps, HDR, adjustable playback speed, SponsorBlock, ad-free viewing, customizable buttons, live chat reading, account login, casting support, no reliance on Google Services, and open source.

    35 SmartTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android TV
    • Fire TV
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    Tubular

     46 likes

    Android streaming client fork combining SponsorBlock for automatic sponsor skipping and ReturnYouTubeDislike to restore public dislike counts, supporting YouTube, YouTube Music, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, and PeerTube playback and download, with no Google service reliance.

    71 Tubular alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • SoundCloud
    • Bandcamp
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • PeerTube
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    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 type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • YouTube
    • F-Droid
    • Android TV
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  11. Poke icon

    Poke

     27 likes

    With Poke, be Anonymous watching epic videos, searching thingys on the interwebs and listening to music on poke - the free privacy front end!

    20 Poke alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Landing
     
  13. VueTube icon

    VueTube

     17 likes

    VueTube is a Simple YouTube client for Android/iOS. Free Open Source. A simple video streaming client aimed to recreate ALL features from their respective apps (and more).

    80 VueTube alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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