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VacuumTube vs PlasmaTube: catalog facts
VacuumTube	PlasmaTube
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0.
Linux	Linux
Uses YouTube's official TV interface, suited to couch and controller use Built-in ad blocker	Integrates with the KDE Plasma desktop Works on desktop and mobile screens
Unofficial wrapper that depends on YouTube keeping the Leanback interface available Only minor enhancements beyond the stock TV interface	Linux only Fits best within KDE Plasma
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: GPL-3.0-or-later
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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