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PlasmaTube vs VacuumTube: catalog facts
PlasmaTube	VacuumTube
Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0.	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.
Linux	Linux
Integrates with the KDE Plasma desktop Works on desktop and mobile screens	Uses YouTube's official TV interface, suited to couch and controller use Built-in ad blocker
Linux only Fits best within KDE Plasma	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-or-later	License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is 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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