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NewPipe alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave NewPipe: not on the Play Store; installed via F-Droid or APK, and can stop working for days when YouTube changes. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces NewPipe, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Grayjay currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Grayjay logoGrayjayFreeNoAndroid, Windows, macOS +14 of 466.5
2FreeTube logoFreeTubeOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux4 of 462.6
3Invidious logoInvidiousOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 459.6
  1. Grayjay logo

    1. GrayjayTop pick

    Best for: People who follow creators across YouTube, Twitch and PeerTube and want one feed

    FreeAndroid, Windows, macOS, Linux

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from NewPipe

    Adds Twitch and more platforms to a unified feed, with desktop apps as well as Android.

    Pros

    • One feed for several video platforms via plugins
    • Downloads, background play and casting built in
    • Fully functional without paying

    Cons

    • No iOS app
    • Source-available rather than open source
    • Plugins can break when platforms change
    Visit Grayjay Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Grayjay a good NewPipe alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Platforms
    Android, Windows, Linux, macOS
    Checked Oct 25, 2026grayjay.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Price
    Free, optional one-time purchase
    Checked Oct 25, 2026grayjay.app(opens source in a new tab)
    iOS app
    Not planned soon
    Checked Oct 25, 2026grayjay.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Casting
    FCast, Chromecast, AirPlay
    Checked Oct 25, 2026grayjay.app(opens source in a new tab)
  2. FreeTube logo

    2. FreeTube

    Best for: Desktop users who want to follow YouTube channels without ads, tracking or a Google account

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from NewPipe

    Brings the same local-subscriptions, no-account model to Windows, macOS and Linux.

    Pros

    • Subscriptions without a Google account, stored locally
    • No ads and a familiar YouTube-like layout
    • Imports your existing YouTube subscriptions

    Cons

    • Can break temporarily when YouTube changes its site
    • No personalized recommendations or account features like commenting
    • Desktop only
    Visit FreeTube Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is FreeTube a good NewPipe alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    AGPLv3
    Checked Oct 25, 2026freetubeapp.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux
    Checked Oct 25, 2026freetubeapp.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Local data
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026freetubeapp.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Ads
    None
    Checked Oct 25, 2026freetubeapp.io(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Invidious logo

    3. Invidious

    Best for: Privacy-minded viewers and self-hosters who want YouTube in any browser without ads

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from NewPipe

    A web front-end usable from any device's browser, including iPhones.

    Pros

    • Works in any browser, no install needed on the device
    • Subscriptions and playlists without a Google account
    • Self-hostable, with a documented API

    Cons

    • Public instances are often slow or blocked by YouTube
    • Running your own instance takes ongoing maintenance
    • Fewer features than YouTube's own site
    Visit Invidious Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Invidious a good NewPipe alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    AGPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026invidious.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Accounts
    No YouTube account needed
    Checked Oct 25, 2026invidious.io(opens source in a new tab)
    API
    REST API
    Checked Oct 25, 2026invidious.io(opens source in a new tab)
    SponsorBlock
    Supported
    Checked Oct 25, 2026invidious.io(opens source in a new tab)

The best NewPipe alternative for…

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

Grayjay logo

Best NewPipe alternative for most people

Grayjay

Adds Twitch and more platforms to a unified feed, with desktop apps as well as Android.

FreeTube logo

Best NewPipe alternative for a free option

FreeTube

Brings the same local-subscriptions, no-account model to Windows, macOS and Linux.

Invidious logo

Best NewPipe alternative for open source

Invidious

A web front-end usable from any device's browser, including iPhones.

Invidious logo

Best NewPipe alternative for self-hosting

Invidious

A web front-end usable from any device's browser, including iPhones.

Grayjay logo

Best NewPipe alternative for Mac

Grayjay

Adds Twitch and more platforms to a unified feed, with desktop apps as well as Android.

Grayjay logo

Best NewPipe alternative for Windows

Grayjay

Adds Twitch and more platforms to a unified feed, with desktop apps as well as Android.

Grayjay logo

Best NewPipe alternative for Linux

Grayjay

Adds Twitch and more platforms to a unified feed, with desktop apps as well as Android.

Invidious logo

Best NewPipe alternative for working in the browser

Invidious

A web front-end usable from any device's browser, including iPhones.

NewPipe alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to NewPipe?

Grayjay ranks first right now. Adds Twitch and more platforms to a unified feed, with desktop apps as well as Android. FreeTube and Invidious follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to NewPipe?

Yes. Grayjay (free), 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 NewPipe?

Yes: FreeTube and Invidious. Invidious can also be self-hosted.

Which NewPipe alternatives work on Linux?

Grayjay and FreeTube run on Linux.

Why do people switch from NewPipe?

The complaints we hear most: not on the Play Store; installed via F-Droid or APK; can stop working for days when YouTube changes; android only.

How is this list ranked?

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