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Piped vs SmartTube
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | Piped | SmartTube |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Vue | Java |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 10k | 35k |
| Latest | none | 32.56s |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 19 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | No release or tag | none |
How they relate
Both replace YouTube. Alternatives to YouTube →
PartialPipedWatches YouTube videos without ads or a Google account, with SponsorBlock built in and video proxied through the instance.
PartialSmartTubeYouTube player for Android TV without ads, with SponsorBlock and adjustable playback speed.
Piped
No release or tag to check a signature on.
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SmartTube
unsigned The latest release, 32.56s, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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