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PlasmaTube vs NouTube: catalog facts
PlasmaTube	NouTube
Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0.	Free Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0 licence.
Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Integrates with the KDE Plasma desktop Works on desktop and mobile screens	YouTube and YouTube Music in one app Blocks ads
Linux only Fits best within KDE Plasma	Depends on YouTube's site, which can change and break features Unofficial client not endorsed by YouTube
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	License: AGPL-3.0-or-later
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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