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Minitube vs Grayjay: catalog facts
Minitube	Grayjay
Free Free to download, with source code published on GitHub.	Free Free to download from the Grayjay website and Google Play.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Android
Channel subscriptions without a YouTube login Lighter on CPU and battery than a browser	One feed for subscriptions across several video platforms Imports subscriptions and playlists from supported sources
Linux builds target Ubuntu and Debian derivatives Does not reproduce the full YouTube website	Depends on plugins that can break when platforms change Research only shows an Android version
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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