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HomeTubeTubeSync
Freemium

Self-hosting is free under AGPL-3.0; the hosted version has a free quota.

 Free

Free, with source code published on GitHub.

Web, Self-hosted Web, Self-hosted
  • Built-in SponsorBlock removal
  • Automatic best-quality format selection with manual override
  • Automatically downloads new videos from subscribed channels
  • Output is organised for local media servers
  • Development focus is partly shifting to the successor platform Content
  • Hosted version requires an email sign-in
  • Needs disk space for downloaded videos
  • Can break when YouTube changes its site
Self-hosted, Hosted service Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: AGPL-3.0 License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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