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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
- cm0zftngg00pz94snxajamc81
- 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.