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Also covers metadata and open source · same kind of open-source project
Scan Windows web caches for video files and compare them with metadata for lost media, including deleted YouTube videos.
Alternatives
The Best Tubeup Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives0 free · 18 open source
Looking for something like Tubeup? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 18 are open source.
Download videos and metadata from YouTube or other yt-dlp-supported providers, then upload them to the Internet Archive.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionDecacheScan Windows web caches for video files and compare them…Another optionYouTube Spammer PurgeScan YouTube comments for spam, then filter, search…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Decache | — | Yes | Windows |
| 2 | YouTube Spammer Purge | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 3 | songs-to-youtube | — | Not stated | — |
| 4 | YouTube Metadata | — | Not stated | Web |
| 5 | YouTube Metadata Bulk | — | Not stated | Web |
| 6 | YouTube Metadata Search | — | Not stated | Web |
| 7 | youtube-local | — | Yes | — |
| 8 | Youtubevideofinder | — | Yes | — |
| 9 | yt-fts | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | yark | — | Yes | — |
All Tubeup alternatives
2
Also covers linux, open source, and python · same kind of open-source project
Scan YouTube comments for spam, then filter, search, delete, or report matching comments on channels.
3
songs-to-youtube
github.com/7x11x13/songs-to-youtubeAlso covers python · same kind of open-source project
Convert audio files into YouTube videos, add album art and metadata, then upload tracks or albums automatically.
4
YouTube Metadata
mattw.io/youtube-metadataAlso covers metadata
YouTube Metadata gathers details about a video, playlist, or channel and presents metadata for the selected item.
5
YouTube Metadata Bulk
mattw.io/youtube-metadata/bulkAlso covers metadata
Collect metadata for YouTube videos, playlists, and channels, with bulk lookup plus thumbnail search and location tools.
6
YouTube Metadata Search
youtube.snivy.plAlso covers metadata
YouTube Metadata Search helps users find video metadata through filtering tools and a rewritten search interface.
7
Also covers open source and python · same kind of open-source project
Watch YouTube through a browser-based client that routes requests through Tor, except for the video file host.
8
Also covers open source and python · same kind of open-source project
Search online archives for lost YouTube videos with this video-finding project.
9
Also covers open source and python · same kind of open-source project
yt-fts searches YouTube channel subtitles from the command line to support full-text transcript searches.
10
Also covers open source and python · same kind of open-source project
Yark archives YouTube channels and provides command-line tools for managing the resulting collection.
11
Also covers open source and python · same kind of open-source project
Sync YouTube channels and playlists to a locally hosted media server with TubeSync.
12
CTRL-F-VIDEO
github.com/Evan-Wildenhain/CTRL-F-VIDEOAlso covers python · same kind of open-source project
Search spoken video content by word or phrase using audio-to-text matching and highlighted transcript results.
13
yt-local
git.sr.ht/~heckyel/yt-localAlso covers python
yt-local provides a local browser interface for browsing and playing YouTube videos.
14
Also covers linux and open source · same kind of open-source project
Browse Invidious from a terminal interface and select YouTube audio or video for playback.
15
Also covers linux and open source · same kind of open-source project
YTSubConverter creates styled YouTube subtitles with formatting such as bold, italics, and color.
16
Also covers linux and open source · same kind of open-source project
Unsubscribe from multiple YouTube channels with a browser script that works from the subscriptions page.
17
Also covers linux and open source · same kind of open-source project
ytcc tracks selected playlists on YouTube and other services from the command line.
18
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
YouTube No Translation keeps video titles, descriptions, and audio in their original language in a web browser.
19
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
VacuumTube wraps YouTube Leanback for desktop use, with a built-in ad blocker and other interface enhancements.
20
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
ytclipper marks up YouTube or local videos in a browser and generates video clips.
21
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Filter YouTube videos and comments by titles, channels, IDs, users, or comment text with this browser extension.
22
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
yt2pod monitors YouTube channels and publishes selected videos as audio podcast episodes.
23
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Piped offers an alternative, privacy-friendly frontend for watching YouTube videos.
24
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
YouTube Like-Dislike Shortcut assigns configurable keyboard combinations for liking or disliking videos on YouTube and YouTube Music.
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Alternatives to similar tools
MassYoutubeUnsubscriber24 alternativessongs-to-youtube18 alternativesyoutube-local24 alternativesYou Tube No Translation24 alternativesYouTube Metadata24 alternativesYouTube Spammer Purge24 alternatives
What is the best alternative to Tubeup?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Tubeup are Decache, YouTube Spammer Purge, and songs-to-youtube.
Are there open-source alternatives to Tubeup?
Yes: Decache, YouTube Spammer Purge, youtube-local, and Youtubevideofinder.
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