Open alternatives4
Open-source apps that replace YouTube and TikTok
PeerTube is a video hosting platform where video creators upload and share videos across many independently run servers that connect to each other. It is for viewers and creators who want to publish video without ads or a single company controlling the content.
NewPipe is a free Android app for watching and listening to videos and audio from YouTube and other sites without an account. It is for people who want a private, lightweight way to stream content on their phone.
FreeTube is a desktop app for watching YouTube videos without ads and without Google tracking through cookies and scripts. It is for people who want a more private way to use YouTube on Windows, Mac or Linux.
Loops is a free, open-source app for sharing short videos. It is meant for creators and communities who want to run their own server and still connect with other social apps.
What's missing
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About this page
Replaces fully means it does the main job of these apps; Replaces partly means it covers some of it.
Licenses: every project here uses an open-source license (what each one means). Open core means some parts are paid or under another license.
GitHub stars are shown for reference. They measure popularity, not whether it replaces anything.
Verified means r/TrueOpenSource mods checked it: open-source license, maintained, and it really does the job.
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