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Red vs VacuumTube: catalog facts
Red	VacuumTube
Free Installed free from Snap or Flathub; the code is not open source.	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.
Linux	Linux
TV mode for living-room use Ad and tracker blocking with SponsorBlock	Uses YouTube's official TV interface, suited to couch and controller use Built-in ad blocker
Proprietary licence Linux only	Unofficial wrapper that depends on YouTube keeping the Leanback interface available Only minor enhancements beyond the stock TV interface
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License: Proprietary	License: MIT
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

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