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Piped

An efficient, privacy-focused alternative to YouTube.

Technical Profile & Specs

verified 2026-11-04

Cost
$0 / forever (Open Source)
License
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Hosting Model
Self-host (your server)
Platforms
webself-hosteddocker to self-host
Installation
Clone https://github.com/TeamPiped/Piped or deploy with Docker Compose
Operational Setup
Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
Where Your Data Lives
All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
The Catch / Trade-off
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed YouTube Premium.

Replaces 1 paid app

up to $14/mo ($168/yr) in subscriptions

Piped FAQ

Common questions

Is Piped free and open source?+

Piped is an open-source tool licensed under cm0zftngg00pz94snxajamc81 that runs on self-host. An efficient, privacy-focused alternative to YouTube.

What paid software does Piped replace?+

Piped serves as a free replacement for 1 paid SaaS application: YouTube Premium, saving up to $14/month ($168/year) in subscription bills.

How do you install and set up Piped?+

Installation: Clone https://github.com/TeamPiped/Piped or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.

What is the catch or trade-off with Piped?+

Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed YouTube Premium.