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ytm-playerYTubic
Free

Free and open source under the MIT license.

 Free

The README calls it a free open-source project and provides installers through GitHub…

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Synced lyrics
  • Vim-style keybindings
  • Supports playlists, likes, albums, artists, search, and radio queues.
  • Includes synced lyrics and a floating player with adjustable layouts.
  • Requires access to YouTube Music
  • Linux and macOS builds are beta and receive less real-world testing than the Windows build.
  • Playback may stop working if YouTube changes its streaming internals.
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked October 7, 2026

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