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ClipBucket vs FreeTube
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | ClipBucket | FreeTube |
|---|---|---|
| Language | JavaScript | Vue |
| Licence | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 183 | 22k |
| Latest | 5.5.3-#197 | v0.25.3-beta |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 22 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 61 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace YouTube. Alternatives to YouTube →
PartialClipBucketA video sharing site with uploads, channels, playlists and comments, without live streaming.
PartialFreeTubeDesktop YouTube player without ads or a Google account, with local subscriptions and playlists.
ClipBucket
- 5.5.3-#1972026-09-255.5.3 - #197
- 5.5.3-#1822026-08-285.5.3 - #182
- 5.5.3-#1532026-06-265.5.3 - #153
- 5.5.3-#1492026-06-155.5.3 - #149
- 5.5.3-#1452026-05-295.5.3 - #145
FreeTube
- v0.25.3-beta2026-08-28v0.25.3 Betapre-release
- v0.25.2-beta2026-08-11v0.25.2 Betapre-release
- v0.25.1-beta2026-07-20v0.25.1 Betapre-release
- v0.25.0-beta2026-07-17v0.25.0 Betapre-release
- v0.24.1-beta2026-06-08v0.24.1 Betapre-release
ClipBucket
✓ signed The latest release, 5.5.3-#197, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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FreeTube
✓ signed The latest release, v0.25.3-beta, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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