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yt-local
git.sr.ht/~heckyel/yt-localAlso covers git · same kind of website
yt-local provides a local browser interface for browsing and playing YouTube videos.
Alternatives
The Best Invidious Instances Alternatives in 2026
15 alternatives1 free · 5 open source
Looking for something like Invidious Instances? Here are 15 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 1 are free or have a free plan and 5 are open source.
About Invidious Instancesdocs.invidious.io/instances
VisitInvidious Instances lists public instances of the Invidious alternative YouTube frontend and links to their uptime history.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionyt-localyt-local provides a local browser interface for browsing…Free or freemium optionYoutube channel IDA web tool that retrieves a YouTube channel ID from a…Open source optionTubeModHide selected parts of YouTube’s interface with toggles in…Another optionFocustubeThis YouTube client removes comments, Shorts, sidebars, and…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | yt-local | — | Not stated | Web |
| 2 | Focustube | — | Not stated | — |
| 3 | TubeMod | — | Yes | Browser extension |
| 4 | Youtube-shorts block | — | Yes | — |
| 5 | Invidious | — | Not stated | Web |
| 6 | Materialious | — | Not stated | Android, Linux, macOS |
| 7 | Piped | — | Yes | — |
| 8 | CommentShark | — | Not stated | Browser extension, Web |
| 9 | YouTube Subscription History | — | Not stated | Web |
| 10 | YT Playlist Length | — | Not stated | Web |
All Invidious Instances alternatives
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Focustube
github.com/helbetmathias/focustubeAlso covers api and git
This YouTube client removes comments, Shorts, sidebars, and trackers from its viewing interface.
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Also covers git · open source
Hide selected parts of YouTube’s interface with toggles in this browser extension.
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Also covers git · open source
Play YouTube Shorts as regular videos and hide the Shorts tab with this YouTube-focused project.
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Invidious
invidious.ioSame kind of website
Invidious provides an open source alternative web interface for viewing YouTube videos.
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Materialious
materialio.usMaterialious provides a Material Design frontend for YouTube and Invidious, offering a customized interface for video browsing.
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Open source
Piped offers an alternative, privacy-friendly frontend for watching YouTube videos.
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CommentShark
commentshark.com/youtube-comment-searcherAlso covers api · same kind of website
CommentShark finds and displays comments from public YouTube videos, letting users search or read a video's discussion.
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YouTube Subscription History
xxluke.de/subscription-historyAlso covers api · same kind of website
This site shows when a user subscribed to a YouTube channel, helping review subscription history.
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YT Playlist Length
ytplaylist-len.sharats.devAlso covers api · same kind of website
YT Playlist Length calculates the total duration of YouTube playlists and accepts up to five links at a time.
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VORAPIS
vorapis.pages.devSame kind of website
VORAPIS offers an alternative interface for browsing YouTube videos, with its page announcing a new version of the service.
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Hadzy
hadzy.comSame kind of website
Hadzy searches and analyzes YouTube video comments, letting users load a comment thread from a video link and filter or inspect its discussion.
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Free plan
A web tool that retrieves a YouTube channel ID from a channel link, video link, username or handle and shows related channel information and available statistics.
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Also covers api · open source
Browse Invidious from a terminal interface and select YouTube audio or video for playback.
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Also covers api · open source
Sort, filter, and graph comments from a YouTube video by entering its link in this web app.
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Alternatives to similar tools
CommentShark24 alternativesInvidious24 alternativesYoutube channel ID24 alternativesYoutube-shorts block24 alternativesYT Playlist Length19 alternativesHadzy24 alternatives
What is the best alternative to Invidious Instances?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Invidious Instances are yt-local, Focustube, and TubeMod.
Is there a free alternative to Invidious Instances?
Yes. Youtube channel ID is free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Invidious Instances?
Yes: TubeMod, Youtube-shorts block, Piped, and TUI.
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