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Invidious

Privacy-focused YouTube front-end.

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/iv-org/invidious 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

Invidious FAQ

Common questions

Is Invidious free and open source?+

Invidious is an open-source tool licensed under cm0zftngg00pz94snxajamc81 that runs on self-host. Privacy-focused YouTube front-end.

What paid software does Invidious replace?+

Invidious 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 Invidious?+

Installation: Clone https://github.com/iv-org/invidious 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 Invidious?+

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