Grayjay alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Grayjay: no iOS app, and source-available rather than open source. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Grayjay, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. NewPipe currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Grayjay alternative for most people
NewPipeFully open source under the GPL and lighter, if you mostly watch YouTube on Android.
Best Grayjay alternative for a free option
FreeTubeAn open-source desktop YouTube client with local subscriptions and no plugins to manage.
Best Grayjay alternative for open source
InvidiousBrowser-based and self-hostable, so it works on iPhones and any other device.
Best Grayjay alternative for self-hosting
InvidiousBrowser-based and self-hostable, so it works on iPhones and any other device.
Best Grayjay alternative for Mac
FreeTubeAn open-source desktop YouTube client with local subscriptions and no plugins to manage.
Best Grayjay alternative for Windows
FreeTubeAn open-source desktop YouTube client with local subscriptions and no plugins to manage.
Best Grayjay alternative for Linux
FreeTubeAn open-source desktop YouTube client with local subscriptions and no plugins to manage.
Best Grayjay alternative for working in the browser
InvidiousBrowser-based and self-hostable, so it works on iPhones and any other device.
Grayjay alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Grayjay?
NewPipe ranks first right now. Fully open source under the GPL and lighter, if you mostly watch YouTube on Android. FreeTube and Invidious follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Grayjay?
Yes. NewPipe (open source), FreeTube (open source) and Invidious (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Grayjay?
Yes: NewPipe, FreeTube and Invidious. Invidious can also be self-hosted.
Which Grayjay alternatives work on Linux?
FreeTube runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from Grayjay?
The complaints we hear most: no iOS app; source-available rather than open source; plugins can break when platforms change.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Grayjay, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.