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LibreTube vs SmartTube
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | LibreTube | SmartTube |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Kotlin | Java |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 13k | 35k |
| Latest | v32.1 | 32.56s |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 5 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 66 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 →
PartialLibreTubeAndroid YouTube player without ads, through Piped or a local extractor, with background play and downloads.
PartialSmartTubeYouTube player for Android TV without ads, with SponsorBlock and adjustable playback speed.
LibreTube
LibreTube
unsigned The latest release, v32.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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SmartTube
unsigned The latest release, 32.56s, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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