tubesync
The premium Open Source alternative to YouTube Premium
🎯 Best for:Users wanting a permanent local copy of YouTube channels
What is tubesync?
Replaces manual video downloading and subscription management for local media libraries. It automates the synchronization of YouTube content to local storage using yt-dlp and a web-based management interface.
Tech Stack
PythonHomeLab & NAS
Why tubesync?
- • Automated scheduling
- • yt-dlp integration
- • Docker-ready deployment
Limitations
- • High storage requirements
- • Dependent on yt-dlp updates
- • No built-in media player
3/4/2026
Last Update
157
Forks
71
Issues
AGPL-3.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on YouTube Premium)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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