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Also covers macos and 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.
Alternatives
The Best TUI Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives0 free · 23 open source
Looking for something like TUI? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 23 are open source.
Browse Invidious from a terminal interface and select YouTube audio or video for playback.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionVacuumTubeVacuumTube wraps YouTube Leanback for desktop use, with a…Another optionVideo Speed ControllerVideo Speed Controller adjusts playback speed for HTML5…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VacuumTube | — | Yes | macOS, Windows |
| 2 | Video Speed Controller | — | Yes | — |
| 3 | Shorts Deflector | — | Yes | Browser extension |
| 4 | TubeMod | — | Yes | Browser extension |
| 5 | yt-neuter | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | Less Addictive YouTube | — | Yes | Browser extension |
| 7 | YTSubConverter | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 8 | YouTube Spammer Purge | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 9 | MassYoutubeUnsubscriber | — | Yes | Linux, Windows |
| 10 | Tubeup | — | Yes | Linux, macOS |
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Also covers api and open source · same kind of open-source project
Video Speed Controller adjusts playback speed for HTML5 video and audio elements across websites.
3
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Watch YouTube Shorts through the normal desktop interface with this Chromium and Firefox extension.
4
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Hide selected parts of YouTube’s interface with toggles in this browser extension.
5
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
yt-neuter provides uBlock filters for hiding unwanted YouTube interface elements.
6
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
This cross-browser plugin hides selected YouTube interface features associated with extended viewing.
7
Also covers linux, macos, and open source · same kind of open-source project
YTSubConverter creates styled YouTube subtitles with formatting such as bold, italics, and color.
8
Also covers api, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project
Scan YouTube comments for spam, then filter, search, delete, or report matching comments on channels.
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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.
10
Also covers linux and open source · same kind of open-source project
Download videos and metadata from YouTube or other yt-dlp-supported providers, then upload them to the Internet Archive.
11
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.
12
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.
13
Also covers 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.
14
Also covers api and open source · same kind of open-source project
Search online archives for lost YouTube videos with this video-finding project.
15
Also covers api and open source · same kind of open-source project
Sort, filter, and graph comments from a YouTube video by entering its link in this web app.
16
Also covers api and open source · same kind of open-source project
See a likes-to-dislikes ratio bar on YouTube video thumbnails with this Chrome and Firefox extension.
17
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
yt2pod monitors YouTube channels and publishes selected videos as audio podcast episodes.
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Materialious
materialio.usAlso covers linux
Materialious provides a Material Design frontend for YouTube and Invidious, offering a customized interface for video browsing.
19
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
ytclipper marks up YouTube or local videos in a browser and generates video clips.
20
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.
21
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Watch YouTube through a browser-based client that routes requests through Tor, except for the video file host.
22
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Piped offers an alternative, privacy-friendly frontend for watching YouTube videos.
23
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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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
This browser extension removes distracting YouTube elements to help users focus while watching videos.
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Alternatives to similar tools
MassYoutubeUnsubscriber24 alternativesYou Tube No Translation24 alternativesyoutube-local24 alternativesYouTube Spammer Purge24 alternativesFocused YouTube24 alternativesVacuumTube24 alternatives
What is the best alternative to TUI?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to TUI are VacuumTube, Video Speed Controller, and Shorts Deflector.
Are there open-source alternatives to TUI?
Yes: VacuumTube, Video Speed Controller, Shorts Deflector, and TubeMod.
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