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Also covers git and media · same kind of website · free
SMTube browses, searches, and plays YouTube videos through a media player such as SMPlayer.
Alternatives
The Best YAMS Alternatives in 2026
9 alternatives1 free · 6 open source
Looking for something like YAMS? Here are 9 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 1 are free or have a free plan and 6 are open source.
YAMS provides a media server installation script described as easy to install through a Bash script.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionSMTubeSMTube browses, searches, and plays YouTube videos through…Open source optionVideoClipVideoClip creates video and audio clips with mpv, saving…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SMTube | Free | Not stated | Linux, Web, Windows |
| 2 | VideoClip | — | Yes | Linux |
| 3 | CatNip | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 4 | AutoSubSync MPV | — | Yes | Linux, Windows |
| 5 | SyncWatch | — | Yes | Browser extension |
| 6 | DockSTARTer | — | Yes | — |
| 7 | Ledfx | — | Yes | — |
| 8 | Tautulli | — | Not stated | Android, iOS, Web |
| 9 | MPV Scripts | — | Not stated | Linux, macOS, Windows |
All YAMS alternatives
2
Also covers git and media · open source
VideoClip creates video and audio clips with mpv, saving them as MP4 or WebM and allowing subtitles to be embedded.
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Also covers git and media · open source
CatNip provides a terminal audio visualizer for Linux, Unix, macOS, and Windows.
4
Also covers git and media · open source
Synchronize subtitles automatically for mpv with AutoSubSync MPV, which lists ffsubsync and alass as supported backends.
5
Also covers git · open source
Watch videos in sync with friends using SyncWatch, a browser extension that lists support for Firefox, Chrome, and Opera.
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Also covers git · open source
DockSTARTer helps configure a system for running apps in Docker, with setup guidance and options to use it as a starting point for Docker configuration.
7
Also covers git · open source
LedFx generates real-time audio effects for supported network-connected LED devices.
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Tautulli
tautulli.comAlso covers media · same kind of website
Tautulli monitors Plex Media Server activity and tracks statistics, with analytics and notifications described on its site.
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MPV Scripts
github.com/mpv-player/mpv/wiki/User-ScriptsAlso covers media
The mpv wiki catalogs user scripts that add functionality to the player, with installation locations for different systems.
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What is the best alternative to YAMS?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to YAMS are SMTube, VideoClip, and CatNip.
Is there a free alternative to YAMS?
Yes. SMTube is free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to YAMS?
Yes: VideoClip, CatNip, AutoSubSync MPV, and SyncWatch.
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