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Open Source YouTube Alternatives

A curated collection of the 5 best open source alternatives to YouTube.

The best open source alternative to YouTube is Invidious. If that does not suit you, we have compiled a ranked list of other open source YouTube alternatives to help you find a suitable replacement.

YouTube alternatives are mainly Media & Streaming. Browse these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or are looking for a specific functionality of YouTube.

Written by OpenAlternative Last updated: June 2, 2026
#1

Invidious

Open source front-end for YouTube that strips out ads, tracking, and algorithmic distractions while letting you subscribe to channels and manage playl

Open source front-end for YouTube that strips out ads, tracking, and algor...

#2

Navidrome

Open source music server that streams your personal library via a web player or any Subsonic-compatible mobile app on iOS and Android.

Open source music server that streams your personal library via a web play...

#3

Nuclear

Open-source desktop music player for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Search artists and tracks across multiple sources, build playlists, and listen without

Open-source desktop music player for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Search art...

#4

PeerTube

Create your own video hosting platform with PeerTube - a free, open-source alternative to YouTube. Join 600,000+ videos across 1,000+ interconnected p

Create your own video hosting platform with PeerTube - a free, open-source...

#5

Loops

Open-source, decentralized short-video platform that gives creators control. No ads, no lock-in, built on ActivityPub for true community ownership.

Open-source, decentralized short-video platform that gives creators contro...