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MinitubeNewPipe
Free

Free to download, with source code published on GitHub.

 Free

The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…

Windows, macOS, Linux Android
  • Channel subscriptions without a YouTube login
  • Lighter on CPU and battery than a browser
  • Provides a lightweight alternative interface for online media.
  • Linux builds target Ubuntu and Debian derivatives
  • Does not reproduce the full YouTube website
  • Service changes can temporarily break playback or extraction.
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0 License: GPL-3.0
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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