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VacuumTube vs Minitube: catalog facts
VacuumTube	Minitube
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Free Free to download, with source code published on GitHub.
Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Uses YouTube's official TV interface, suited to couch and controller use Built-in ad blocker	Channel subscriptions without a YouTube login Lighter on CPU and battery than a browser
Unofficial wrapper that depends on YouTube keeping the Leanback interface available Only minor enhancements beyond the stock TV interface	Linux builds target Ubuntu and Debian derivatives Does not reproduce the full YouTube website
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: GPL-3.0
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 2, 2026

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