FreeTube

FreeTube is an open-source, private-focused desktop video player for YouTube. It was created to allow users to watch videos without tracking and without the need for a Google account. The project is maintained by a global community of volunteer developers rather than a traditional manufacturing facility.

Unlike commercial software produced by large corporations, FreeTube is decentralized. It is released under the GNU Affero General Public License, meaning its code is open and accessible to the public. There is no corporate parent company or ultimate owner in the traditional sense, as it belongs to the open-source community and its contributors. This development model ensures that the software remains focused on user privacy and freedom.