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MusictubeYouTube Music
Paid

Sold as a paid app, also available through the Mac App Store.

 Freemium

Free with ads. Music Premium, available in select countries, is a paid subscription that…

Windows, macOS, Linux Web, Android, iOS
  • Plays albums in track order with covers and lyrics
  • Easy switching between studio, live and cover versions
  • Includes live performances, covers and remixes from YouTube that other services lack
  • Switches between a song’s audio and its music video
  • Depends on YouTube for all content and needs a connection
  • Linux builds target Ubuntu 23.04 and Debian derivatives
  • The free tier has ads and does not play in the background
  • Downloads need a Music Premium subscription
Downloadable app Web application, Hosted service
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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