Compare software

NouTubeFreeTube
Free

Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0 licence.

 Free

Free and open source under the AGPL.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android Windows, macOS, Linux
  • YouTube and YouTube Music in one app
  • Blocks ads
  • Subscriptions and history stay on your machine, with no account
  • Ad-free playback with SponsorBlock built in
  • Depends on YouTube's site, which can change and break features
  • Unofficial client not endorsed by YouTube
  • Breaks periodically when YouTube changes its internals
  • Desktop only, and live streams and some features are limited
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: AGPL-3.0-or-later License: AGPL-3.0
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.