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Minitube vs PlasmaTube: catalog facts
Minitube	PlasmaTube
Free Free to download, with source code published on GitHub.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Linux
Channel subscriptions without a YouTube login Lighter on CPU and battery than a browser	Integrates with the KDE Plasma desktop Works on desktop and mobile screens
Linux builds target Ubuntu and Debian derivatives Does not reproduce the full YouTube website	Linux only Fits best within KDE Plasma
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License: GPL-3.0-or-later
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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