📅 Last updated: May 2026
| Feature | ReVanced | LibreTube |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | Patched YouTube app | Piped frontend |
| Google account | Yes | No |
| Privacy | Moderate | High |
| SponsorBlock | Yes | Yes |
| Downloads | No | Yes |
| Relies on external servers | No (direct) | Yes (Piped instances) |
Key Difference
ReVanced gives you a YouTube experience with your Google account. LibreTube gives you privacy at the cost of Google features and with dependency on Piped instance availability.