FreeTube is an open-source YouTube app described as being designed for privacy.
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FreeTube vs youtube-local
How do FreeTube and youtube-local compare? Here are the facts side by side: pricing, platforms, open-source status and what each one is for.
| Directory detail | FreeTube | youtube-local |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | FreeTube provides a desktop YouTube interface for watching videos on Windows, macOS, and Linux. | Watch YouTube through a browser-based client that routes requests through Tor, except for the video file host. |
| Website | ||
| Type | Website | Open-source project |
| Topic | ||
| Pricing | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Web, Windows | Not recorded |
| Open source | Not stated | Yes |
| Language | English | English |
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