13 alternatives to YouTube
YouTube is a Media Streaming product. The community recommends 13 alternatives: 13 open source, 13 self-hostable and 13 free to use. They are ranked by community votes, ratings and favorites, with the key differences from YouTube highlighted.
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About YouTube
Google's video sharing and streaming platform, ad-supported with an optional Premium subscription.
Quick picks
All alternatives
- 0
Modern, fully featured open source video and media CMS, written in Python/Django/React, featuring a REST API.
Open source · AGPL-3.0Self-hostableCompared with YouTube
- + Open source (YouTube is not)
- + Self-hostable (YouTube is not)
- + Free to use (YouTube is paid)
- 0
YouTube approval system for kids — parent approves via Telegram, kid watches via web UI
Open source · MITSelf-hostableCompared with YouTube
- + Open source (YouTube is not)
- + Self-hostable (YouTube is not)
- + Free to use (YouTube is paid)
- 0
Start your own video sharing website (YouTube/Netflix Clone) in a matter of minutes.
Open source · aalSelf-hostableCompared with YouTube
- + Open source (YouTube is not)
- + Self-hostable (YouTube is not)
- + Free to use (YouTube is paid)
- 0
Self-hosted downloader and player for YouTube, Bilibili, Twitch, MissAV, and yt-dlp sites. Features channel subscriptions, auto-downloads, and local storage for media. Organize your library into collections with a sleek UI. Includes built-in Cloudflare Tunnel support for secure remote access without port forwarding. Docker-ready deployment.
Open source · MITSelf-hostableCompared with YouTube
- + Open source (YouTube is not)
- + Self-hostable (YouTube is not)
- + Free to use (YouTube is paid)
- 0
Decentralized single-user live video streaming and chat server for running your own live streams similar in style to the large mainstream options.
Open source · MITSelf-hostableCompared with YouTube
- + Open source (YouTube is not)
- + Self-hostable (YouTube is not)
- + Free to use (YouTube is paid)
- 0
Restreamer allows you to do h.264 real-time video streaming on your website without a streaming provider.
Open source · Apache-2.0Self-hostableCompared with YouTube
- + Open source (YouTube is not)
- + Self-hostable (YouTube is not)
- + Free to use (YouTube is paid)
- 0
Youtube-like (_without censorship and features you don't need!_) video sharing app written in Go which also supports automatic transcoding to MP4 H.265 AAC, multiple collections and RSS feed.
Open source · MITSelf-hostableCompared with YouTube
- + Open source (YouTube is not)
- + Self-hostable (YouTube is not)
- + Free to use (YouTube is paid)
- 0
Organize, search, and enjoy your YouTube collection. Subscribe, download, and track viewed content with metadata indexing and a user-friendly interface.
Open source · GPL-3.0Self-hostableCompared with YouTube
- + Open source (YouTube is not)
- + Self-hostable (YouTube is not)
- + Free to use (YouTube is paid)
- 0
Self-hosted web app that automates downloading, organizing, and scheduling YouTube channel content with support for Plex, Kodi, Emby and Jellyfin
Open source · ISCSelf-hostableCompared with YouTube
- + Open source (YouTube is not)
- + Self-hostable (YouTube is not)
- + Free to use (YouTube is paid)
YouTube vs. alternatives
| Service | Open source | Self-hosted | License | Pricing | Platforms | Rating | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube Current | No | No | proprietary | Freemium | Web / iOS / Android | — | — |
| MediaCMS | Yes | Yes | AGPL-3.0 | — | — | 5 (1) | 0 |
| asciinema | Yes | Yes | Apache-2.0 | — | — | — | 0 |
| brainrotguard | Yes | Yes | MIT | — | — | — | 0 |
| ClipBucket | Yes | Yes | aal | — | — | — | 0 |
| Invidious | Yes | Yes | AGPL-3.0 | — | — | — | 0 |
| MyTube | Yes | Yes | MIT | — | — | — | 0 |
| Owncast | Yes | Yes | MIT | — | — | — | 0 |
| PeerTube | Yes | Yes | AGPL-3.0 | — | — | — | 0 |
| Restreamer | Yes | Yes | Apache-2.0 | — | — | — | 0 |
| Tube | Yes | Yes | MIT | — | — | — | 0 |
| Tube Archivist | Yes | Yes | GPL-3.0 | — | — | — | 0 |
| tubesync | Yes | Yes | AGPL-3.0 | — | — | — | 0 |
| Youtarr | Yes | Yes | ISC | — | — | — | 0 |
FAQ
What is the best alternative to YouTube?
Community-recommended alternatives to YouTube include MediaCMS, asciinema, brainrotguard, ClipBucket, Invidious, and MyTube. Compare open source, self-hosting, pricing and platforms to choose.
Is there a free alternative to YouTube?
Yes. MediaCMS, asciinema, brainrotguard, ClipBucket, Invidious, and MyTube can be used for free; the open-source, self-hostable ones can be run on your own server at no cost.
Is there an open-source alternative to YouTube?
Yes. Open-source alternatives include MediaCMS, asciinema, brainrotguard, ClipBucket, Invidious, and MyTube.
Can I self-host an alternative to YouTube?
Yes. MediaCMS, asciinema, brainrotguard, ClipBucket, Invidious, and MyTube can run on your own server, so you keep control of your data.
Other Media Streaming services
Services in the same category that haven't been suggested as YouTube alternatives yet. If one fits, add it as an alternative.
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- CDChannels DVR Server
Flexible server providing a whole home self hosted DVR experience for [Channels](https://getchannels.com).
Self-hostable - EEmby
Home media server supporting both DLNA and DIAL (Chromecast) devices out-of-the-box.
Self-hostable - NNetflix
Subscription streaming service for films, TV series and original productions.
- S
- SSpotify
Music, podcast and audiobook streaming service with an ad-supported free tier and Premium subscriptions.
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