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Grayjay vs VacuumTube: catalog facts
Grayjay	VacuumTube
Free Free to download from the Grayjay website and Google Play.	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.
Android	Linux
One feed for subscriptions across several video platforms Imports subscriptions and playlists from supported sources	Uses YouTube's official TV interface, suited to couch and controller use Built-in ad blocker
Depends on plugins that can break when platforms change Research only shows an Android version	Unofficial wrapper that depends on YouTube keeping the Leanback interface available Only minor enhancements beyond the stock TV interface
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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