Watch YouTube. Without the noise.
ClearTube gives you a distraction-free YouTube experience with no ads, background play, and video downloads for offline viewing. Get all YouTube Premium features for free while protecting your privacy.
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ClearTube gives you a distraction-free YouTube experience with no ads, background play, and video downloads for offline viewing. Get all YouTube Premium features for free while protecting your privacy.
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Watch videos without any ads, trackers, or interruptions. Say goodbye to YouTube's annoying pre-roll, mid-roll, and banner ads forever.
Save videos for offline viewing in various qualities including 4K and HD. Download entire playlists with just a few taps.
Listen to videos with your screen off or while using other apps. Perfect for music, podcasts, and tutorials - no YouTube Premium needed.
No tracking, no account required, and minimal permissions for maximum privacy. Your viewing habits stay private, unlike on the official YouTube app.
Choose between various video and audio formats and quality levels including MP4, MP3, and more. Extract audio from music videos effortlessly.
Subscribe to channels without needing a Google account or YouTube login. Follow your favorite creators while maintaining your privacy.
Available for Android devices - 100% free and open source
See how ClearTube compares to YouTube Premium and popular music streaming services
| Feature | ClearTube | YouTube Premium | Spotify | SoundCloud | Apple Music |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ad-Free Experience | ✓ | ✓ | Premium Only | Premium Only | ✓ |
| Background Play | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Premium Only | ✓ |
| Download Videos | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Download Audio | ✓ | ✓ | Premium Only | Premium Only | ✓ |
| Video Content | ✓ | ✓ | Limited | Limited | Limited |
| Privacy Focused | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | Partial | Partial |
| No Account Required | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Free to Use | ✓ | ✗ ($11.99/mo) | Free w/Ads | Free w/Limits | ✗ ($9.99/mo) |
| Open Source | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Music Library | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video Quality | Up to 4K | Up to 4K | N/A | Limited | Limited |
ClearTube offers the best of both worlds: full access to YouTube's vast video and music library with premium features completely free, while providing better privacy protection than any paid alternative.
Ad-Free Home Screen
Ad-Free Video Player
Video Downloads
Background Play
Yes, ClearTube is completely free and open-source software with no hidden fees or premium versions. Unlike YouTube Premium which costs $11.99/month, you get all premium features at no cost.
No, ClearTube doesn't require any Google account or YouTube login to use most features, including subscriptions. This enhances your privacy and prevents Google from tracking your viewing habits.
ClearTube is currently only available for Android devices. We don't have plans for an iOS version at this time due to Apple's App Store restrictions on YouTube alternative apps.
ClearTube just provides an alternative interface to YouTube content. It doesn't bypass any security measures or download DRM-protected content. It's similar to using a web browser with an ad blocker.
You can open issues on our GitHub repository or join our community channels to report bugs or request new features. We actively maintain ClearTube to ensure it works with the latest YouTube changes.
ClearTube offers all YouTube Premium features (ad-free experience, background play, and downloads) completely free, while YouTube Premium charges $11.99/month. ClearTube also offers better privacy protection by not requiring a Google account.
Yes, ClearTube allows you to watch age-restricted content without signing in to a Google account, which is required on the official YouTube app.
Yes, ClearTube is an excellent replacement for YouTube Vanced, which was discontinued. ClearTube offers similar features including ad blocking, background play, and downloads.
ClearTube is a lightweight YouTube client focused on providing a clean, ad-free viewing experience while respecting your privacy. The app is built with simplicity and functionality in mind, allowing you to enjoy YouTube content without distractions, ads, or tracking.
Unlike the official YouTube app, ClearTube gives you complete control over your viewing experience. Watch videos ad-free, play audio in the background, and download content for offline viewing—all features that would normally require a YouTube Premium subscription.
ClearTube is the perfect YouTube Premium alternative that costs absolutely nothing while offering even better features and privacy protection.