For years people have lamented that there are no viable YouTube competitors. But what do they mean by that exactly? There are plenty of sites where one can host their videos without fear of censorship, takedowns, data collection, or being assaulted by hyper-monetization practices. Indeed, the userbase of all these sites will be smaller than that of YouTube, and therefore the monetization options aren't quite up to par, but if you're uploading for the love of creating and want to freely express yourself, then there's quite a few different options out there to have yourself seen.

This is a work-in-progress list, I would like to try and go more in-depth with the pros/cons of each from both an uploader's and a viewer's standpoint, but that will come in due time.

For more information and other alternative platforms to consider, please check out altipedia. Additionally, for those wishing to access YouTube's content and features without all the bullshit, instances such as Invidious, New Pipe, and YouTube ReVanced are worth looking into.

Direct Alternatives

Website	Est'd	Desc.	Pros	Cons	App
	2020	Blockchain-based video platform with crypto integration and decentralized publishing. Relaxed moderation and one of the more popular YouTube alternatives currently out there.	Minimal censorship Some major YouTubers mirror their videos here	Unorthodox monetization options for uploaders
	2004	A professional-oriented video platform popular with filmmakers and other creatives. Very different from YouTube's old "broadcast yourself" mentality of uploading whatever you feel like.	Perfect for short films and high-quality narrative content	Paid tiers for features Niche use case
	2005	One of the longest-standing YouTube alternatives out there, its homepage is quite commercialized with mainstream content, and a lot of big-name YouTube brands have a presence on here as well.	Simple UI Well established	Limits access when using Ad-Blockers Subject to EU regulations Legacy media content heavily prioritized above user-generated content
	2013	Founded in response to YouTube prioritizing influencers, Rumble existed on the outskirts until 2020, when it saw a massive boom of popularity and became one of the front-running alternatives to YouTube for being "pro-free speech."	All-around solid alternative with livestreaming and accessible monetization	Favors/most known for political content
	2015	This hosting site seeks to emulate the "old YouTube," and is home to many shitposts going for that vibe. The site has seen numerous owners and changes in policy/vibes.	No censorship or copyright enforcement Customizable profiles	Bad reputation for gore/NSFW content (which has since been mitigated)	—
	2018	This decentralized, open-source platform allows users to host and share their own video hosting platforms through peer-to-peer.	Community-focused Censorship-resistant	Technical knowledge creates barrier to entry	—
	2017	Considered by many to be the "alt-right" alternative to YouTube, BitChute was founded around the time YouTube started censoring "misinformation." Many videos banned from YouTube can be found mirrored here.	Minimal to no censorship Allows for automatic YouTube mirroring	Associated with radical content	—

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