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VacuumTube vs NouTube: catalog facts
VacuumTube	NouTube
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Free Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0 licence.
Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Uses YouTube's official TV interface, suited to couch and controller use Built-in ad blocker	YouTube and YouTube Music in one app Blocks ads
Unofficial wrapper that depends on YouTube keeping the Leanback interface available Only minor enhancements beyond the stock TV interface	Depends on YouTube's site, which can change and break features Unofficial client not endorsed by YouTube
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: AGPL-3.0-or-later
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 1, 2026

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