YouTube Alternatives
YouTube Alternatives
I made a post a while ago on a YouTube frontend (Piped). I have thought back on it thinking I could make one on clients. So that's what I'll do today. Starting on desktop then mobile.
FreeTube (Desktop)
FreeTube is pretty much a YouTube desktop app. With FreeTube you will be able to watch YouTube like on any other frontend using Invidious, but all your subscriptions can be saved on your device and not in the cloud. All ads and even sponsor segments are blocked.
Android Clients
LibreTube & NewPipe are both good clients. They both block ads, allow you to import feeds and make playlists.
- LibreTube: You can choose a Piped Instance and log into your account, keeping your feed in the cloud or self-hosted (Optionally)
- NewPipe: Doesn't have any way to do this, it's all stored locally only
They have more than just YouTube support though, you will be able to use:
- SoundCloud
- media.ccc.de
- FramaTube
- Bandcamp
I would say give them both a try and see for yourself what you prefer, they are both great options.
iOS: Yattee
For once I will mention an iOS alternative. You will spend some time configuring it, but it's a pretty decent YouTube/frontend client.