NewPipe alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data
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.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best NewPipe alternative for most people
GrayjayAdds Twitch and more platforms to a unified feed, with desktop apps as well as Android.
Best NewPipe alternative for a free option
FreeTubeBrings the same local-subscriptions, no-account model to Windows, macOS and Linux.
Best NewPipe alternative for open source
InvidiousA web front-end usable from any device's browser, including iPhones.
Best NewPipe alternative for self-hosting
InvidiousA web front-end usable from any device's browser, including iPhones.
Best NewPipe alternative for Mac
GrayjayAdds Twitch and more platforms to a unified feed, with desktop apps as well as Android.
Best NewPipe alternative for Windows
GrayjayAdds Twitch and more platforms to a unified feed, with desktop apps as well as Android.
Best NewPipe alternative for Linux
GrayjayAdds Twitch and more platforms to a unified feed, with desktop apps as well as Android.
Best NewPipe alternative for working in the browser
InvidiousA 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.