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FreeTube vs Focustube
How do FreeTube and Focustube compare? Here are the facts side by side: pricing, platforms, open-source status and what each one is for.
| Directory detail | FreeTube | Focustube |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | FreeTube provides a desktop YouTube interface for watching videos on Windows, macOS, and Linux. | This YouTube client removes comments, Shorts, sidebars, and trackers from its viewing interface. |
| Website | ||
| Type | Website | Open-source project |
| Topic | ||
| Pricing | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Web, Windows | Not recorded |
| Open source | Not stated | Not stated |
| Language | English | English |
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