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FreeTube vs SmartTube
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | FreeTube | SmartTube |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Vue | Java |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 22k | 35k |
| Latest | v0.25.3-beta | 32.56s |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 61 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 19 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.
PartialSmartTubeYouTube player for Android TV without ads, with SponsorBlock and adjustable playback speed.
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
FreeTube
✓ signed The latest release, v0.25.3-beta, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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SmartTube
unsigned The latest release, 32.56s, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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