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Also covers macos and open source · same kind of open-source project
Browse Invidious from a terminal interface and select YouTube audio or video for playback.
Alternatives
The Best VacuumTube Alternatives in 2026
24 alternatives0 free · 24 open source
Looking for something like VacuumTube? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 24 are open source.
About VacuumTubegithub.com/shy1132/VacuumTube
VisitVacuumTube wraps YouTube Leanback for desktop use, with a built-in ad blocker and other interface enhancements.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionTUIBrowse Invidious from a terminal interface and select…Another optionShorts DeflectorWatch YouTube Shorts through the normal desktop interface…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TUI | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 2 | Shorts Deflector | — | Yes | Browser extension |
| 3 | TubeMod | — | Yes | Browser extension |
| 4 | yt-neuter | — | Yes | — |
| 5 | Less Addictive YouTube | — | Yes | Browser extension |
| 6 | YTSubConverter | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 7 | YouTube Spammer Purge | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 8 | MassYoutubeUnsubscriber | — | Yes | Linux, Windows |
| 9 | You Tube No Translation | — | Yes | Browser extension, macOS |
| 10 | Decache | — | Yes | Windows |
All VacuumTube alternatives
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Watch YouTube Shorts through the normal desktop interface with this Chromium and Firefox extension.
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Hide selected parts of YouTube’s interface with toggles in this browser extension.
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yt-neuter provides uBlock filters for hiding unwanted YouTube interface elements.
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This cross-browser plugin hides selected YouTube interface features associated with extended viewing.
6
Also covers macos and open source · same kind of open-source project
YTSubConverter creates styled YouTube subtitles with formatting such as bold, italics, and color.
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Also covers 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 open source · same kind of open-source project
Unsubscribe from multiple YouTube channels with a browser script that works from the subscriptions page.
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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.
10
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.
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A Kotlin Multiplatform YouTube clone project with application targets listed for Android, iOS, web, and desktop.
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Download videos and metadata from YouTube or other yt-dlp-supported providers, then upload them to the Internet Archive.
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yt-fts searches YouTube channel subtitles from the command line to support full-text transcript searches.
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ytclipper marks up YouTube or local videos in a browser and generates video clips.
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Choose among YouTube layouts from different years with StarTube, a userscript designed for the V3 client.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
ytcc tracks selected playlists on YouTube and other services from the command line.
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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.
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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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Yark archives YouTube channels and provides command-line tools for managing the resulting collection.
20
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.
21
Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Piped offers an alternative, privacy-friendly frontend for watching YouTube videos.
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Search online archives for lost YouTube videos with this video-finding project.
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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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What is the best alternative to VacuumTube?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to VacuumTube are TUI, Shorts Deflector, and TubeMod.
Are there open-source alternatives to VacuumTube?
Yes: TUI, Shorts Deflector, TubeMod, and yt-neuter.
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