title: FreeTube
type: Recommendation
logo: /assets/img/video-streaming/freetube.svg
description: |
FreeTube is a free and open source desktop application for YouTube. When using FreeTube, your subscription list and playlists are saved locally on your device.
FreeTube also features SponsorBlock to help you skip sponsored advertisements. All YouTube advertisements are also blocked by default.
Notes
When using Freetube, your IP address is still known to YouTube, Invidious and the SponsorBlock instances that you use. Consider using a VPN or Tor if your threat model requires hiding your IP address.
website: 'https://freetubeapp.io'
privacy_policy: 'https://freetubeapp.io/privacy.php'
downloads:
- icon: fab fa-windows
url: 'https://freetubeapp.io/#download'
- icon: fab fa-apple
url: 'https://freetubeapp.io/#download'
- icon: fab fa-linux
url: 'https://freetubeapp.io/#download'
- icon: fab fa-github
url: 'https://github.com/FreeTubeApp/FreeTube/issues'