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Minitube vs VacuumTube: catalog facts
Minitube	VacuumTube
Free Free to download, with source code published on GitHub.	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Linux
Channel subscriptions without a YouTube login Lighter on CPU and battery than a browser	Uses YouTube's official TV interface, suited to couch and controller use Built-in ad blocker
Linux builds target Ubuntu and Debian derivatives Does not reproduce the full YouTube website	Unofficial wrapper that depends on YouTube keeping the Leanback interface available Only minor enhancements beyond the stock TV interface
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License: MIT
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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