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PlasmaTube vs Red: catalog facts
PlasmaTube	Red
Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0.	Free Installed free from Snap or Flathub; the code is not open source.
Linux	Linux
Integrates with the KDE Plasma desktop Works on desktop and mobile screens	TV mode for living-room use Ad and tracker blocking with SponsorBlock
Linux only Fits best within KDE Plasma	Proprietary licence Linux only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	License: Proprietary
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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