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