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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
1FreeTube logoFreeTubeOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux4 of 462.6
  1. FreeTube logo

    1. FreeTubeTop pick

    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)

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.