LocalTube
LocalTube is an open-source Android app that turns your device into a self-hosted streaming server, allowing you to browse and stream content from major platforms over your local network. It features a modern web interface, private watch history, and supports cross-device playback, making it ideal for privacy-focused users.
Overview
7 featuresLocalTube is an Entertainment & Media project. It focuses on streaming and browsing online content privately over a local network without external tracking or telemetry. It is built as an open-source project for users seeking private, self-hosted streaming solutions. The project is open source (GPL-3.0). It runs on the web and Android, and it can be self-hosted.
Behind LocalTube is org.schabi, and it first shipped in 2017. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 14 stars and 117 commits in the last 90 days. Among its 7 catalogued features are self-hosted streaming, web interface, and cross-device playback. The interface is available in 26 languages, including Arabic, Tibetan, and Catalan.
- Self-hosted streaming
- Web interface
- Cross-device playback
- Theme customization
- Private watch history
- HTML5 player
- Stream proxying
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Frequently asked questions about LocalTube
- What does LocalTube do?
- LocalTube focuses on streaming and browsing online content privately over a local network without external tracking or telemetry. It is catalogued under Entertainment & Media on PulseGate.
- Who should use LocalTube?
- LocalTube is an open-source project built for users seeking private, self-hosted streaming solutions.
- Does LocalTube have a free plan?
- Yes — LocalTube is open source under the GPL-3.0 license and free to use.
- What platforms does LocalTube run on?
- LocalTube runs on the web and Android. It can also be self-hosted.
- Is LocalTube still maintained?
- The GitHub repository shows 117 commits in the last 90 days.
- What projects are similar to LocalTube?
- Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Litube, PlayTube, and Spotube.LitubePlayTubeSpotube
- Who develops LocalTube?
- LocalTube is developed by org.schabi.
- How long has LocalTube been around?
- LocalTube first shipped in 2017.
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