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FreeTube vs NewPipe
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| Fact | FreeTube | NewPipe |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Vue | Java |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 22k | 40k |
| Latest | v0.25.3-beta | v0.29.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 23 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 61 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 20 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace YouTube. Alternatives to YouTube →
PartialFreeTubeDesktop YouTube player without ads or a Google account, with local subscriptions and playlists.
PartialNewPipeAndroid YouTube player without ads or Google services, with background play and downloads.
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
NewPipe
- v0.29.12026-08-15This is a hotfix release that fixes media.ccc.de live streams. Happy hacking!
- v0.29.02026-07-22:warning: :warning: This release drops support for Android 5, see this blogpost and #13438 :warning: :warning:
- v0.28.82026-06-09This release fixes issues that were caused by YouTube enforcing its SABR protocol, except for videos made for kids due…
- v0.28.72026-05-23This is a small hotfix update to make YouTube usable again. It is necessary, because there were changes by YouTube.
- v0.28.62026-05-01This release only adds a popup to inform users that the next version, v0.28.7, will drop support for Android 5.
FreeTube
✓ signed The latest release, v0.25.3-beta, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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NewPipe
unsigned The latest release, v0.29.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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