Compare software

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

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