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FreeTube vs Invidious

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FreeTubeInvidious
LanguageVueCrystal
LicenceAGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
Stars22k25k
Latestv0.25.3-betav2.20260804.1
Last push2026-10-062026-10-02
Release cadencetoo few releasesabout 19 days between releases
Active contributors61 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace YouTube. Alternatives to YouTube →

    PartialFreeTubeDesktop YouTube player without ads or a Google account, with local subscriptions and playlists.

    PartialInvidiousWatches YouTube videos without ads, tracking or a Google account, with subscriptions kept on the instance.