Sure, YouTube is the obvious place to go and watch video content, but it doesn’t mean it’s the only option. There are lots of established and up and coming service and we’ve rounded up the five best alternatives to YouTube.
Vimeo: Mostly for producers
Vimeo used to be YouTube’s biggest competitor, but now the service has a different focus.
Vimeo no longer shows lots of funny videos, but is mostly used by professionals who want to share their films.
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- Download Vimeo for Android
- Download Vimeo for iOS
- www.vimeo.com
Dailymotion: A European alternative
If you want a European alternative, French Dailymotion may be of interest.
The service is similar to YouTube, but has a greater focus on content from various media companies and other serious producers.
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- Download Dailymotion for Android
- Download Dailymotion for iOS
- www.dailymotion.com
Rumble: Donald Trump’s friends
The video service Rumble is popular among the American right wing because it does not have many restrictions on what can be published.
It has also gained attention because Donald Trump’s social media service, Truth Social, uses the company’s servers.
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- Download Rumble for Android
- Download Rumble for iOS
- www.rumble.com
TikTok: The giant from China
Video is becoming increasingly important on our social media, and you can find many clips on Facebook and Instagram, for example. However, the most important platform is TikTok.
It is the world’s second-largest video platform (after YouTube) and features content created by both amateurs and professionals around the world.
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- Download TikTok for Android
- Download TikTok for iOS
- www.tiktok.com/explore
PeerTube: The open source option
If you want to avoid the services of the tech giants, you can choose PeerTube.
It is a decentralised video platform that uses open source code and a peer-to-peer solution without any central servers.
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- Download Peertube for Android
- Download Peertube for iOS
- www.peertube.tv