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Bilibili alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Bilibili: interface and most content are in Chinese only, and many licensed shows are region-locked to mainland China. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Bilibili, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. YouTube currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Stremio logoStremioFree plan + paidYesWindows, macOS, Linux +35 of 557.5
  1. Stremio logo

    1. StremioTop pick

    Best for: Viewers who want one library and synced watch progress across phone, TV and computer

    Free plan + paidOpen sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Bilibili

    Collects series and films from many sources into one player if you came to Bilibili for licensed shows.

    Pros

    • One library and watch progress synced across many devices
    • Add-on system makes it very flexible
    • Free, with open-source apps
    • Plays torrents and magnet links directly

    Cons

    • No content of its own; usefulness depends on third-party add-ons
    • Popular community add-ons often serve pirated streams
    • iOS app is limited compared with Android and desktop
    Visit Stremio Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Stremio a good Bilibili alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 29, 2026stremio.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop apps
    Windows, Mac, Linux
    Checked Oct 29, 2026stremio.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Casting
    Chromecast
    Checked Oct 29, 2026stremio.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Own content
    None; comes from add-ons
    Checked Oct 29, 2026stremio.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Torrent playback
    Yes
    Checked Oct 29, 2026stremio.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Bilibili alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

YouTube logo

Best Bilibili alternative for most people

YouTube

The global equivalent for creator videos, with far more non-Chinese content and no regional account limits.

FreeTube logo

Best Bilibili alternative for a free option

FreeTube

Watch YouTube creators on desktop without ads or a Google account, a privacy-friendly route to similar videos.

Stremio logo

Best Bilibili alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Stremio

Collects series and films from many sources into one player if you came to Bilibili for licensed shows.

FreeTube logo

Best Bilibili alternative for open source

FreeTube

Watch YouTube creators on desktop without ads or a Google account, a privacy-friendly route to similar videos.

FreeTube logo

Best Bilibili alternative for Mac

FreeTube

Watch YouTube creators on desktop without ads or a Google account, a privacy-friendly route to similar videos.

Netflix logo

Best Bilibili alternative for Windows

Netflix

A paid, ad-free home for licensed anime and series, available worldwide in many languages.

FreeTube logo

Best Bilibili alternative for Linux

FreeTube

Watch YouTube creators on desktop without ads or a Google account, a privacy-friendly route to similar videos.

TikTok logo

Best Bilibili alternative for iPhone and Android

TikTok

Better for short, vertical clips if you mainly watch Bilibili's bite-sized videos.

YouTube logo

Best Bilibili alternative for working in the browser

YouTube

The global equivalent for creator videos, with far more non-Chinese content and no regional account limits.

Bilibili alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Bilibili?

YouTube ranks first right now. The global equivalent for creator videos, with far more non-Chinese content and no regional account limits. Netflix and FreeTube follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Bilibili?

Yes. YouTube (free plan + paid), FreeTube (open source), Stremio (free plan + paid) and TikTok (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Bilibili?

Yes: FreeTube and Stremio.

Which Bilibili alternatives work on Linux?

FreeTube and Stremio run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Bilibili?

The complaints we hear most: interface and most content are in Chinese only; many licensed shows are region-locked to mainland China; commenting and uploading require phone verification.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Bilibili, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.